Marine Camp Frequently Asked Questions

How do Drop-offs and Pick-ups work?

Due to our limited parking area, we will be using the drive-through, drop-off and pick-up, for Marine Camp this year. This is proven to be efficient and safe. Campers will be dropped off using a drive-through system. Please follow the cones placed in the parking lot to the drop-off spot. A Marine Camp staff member will be there to greet you and check in your camper as well as gather any additional information we may need. When you return to pick up your child, you will be using the same procedure. If you need to park, please remember that we have limited space, so park efficiently using only as much space and time as you need. This will ensure that parents who need to park will have a spot.

Drop-off in the morning begins at 8:00am and pick-up begins at 3:00pm. Please do not park in any of the neighboring lots such as the Stanford or Informatica parking lots.

Where is Marine Science Institute located?

We're located near the Port of Redwood City East of 101, off the Woodside Rd./Seaport Blvd Exit.

From the North:

Take 101 South from San Francisco, heading toward San Jose. Exit off of Highway 101 at Woodside Rd./Seaport Blvd. As you exit, take Seaport Blvd. toward the Bay (to the East). Take Seaport Blvd. to Chesapeake Dr. and turn left on Chesapeake into the business park. Follow Chesapeake and turn left on Saginaw. Then turn right on Cardinal Way. Follow Cardinal Way all the way to the end. At the end of the road veer right, pass the Stanford Boathouse, and continue on to the Institute.

From the South Bay:

Take 101 North from San Jose, passing the exit for the Dumbarton Bridge. Exit off of 101 North at Woodside Rd./Seaport Blvd. As you exit, take Seaport Blvd. toward the Bay (to the East). Take Seaport Blvd. to Chesapeake Dr. and turn left on Chesapeake into the business park. Follow Chesapeake and turn left on Saginaw. Then turn right on Cardinal Way. Follow Cardinal Way all the way to the end. At the end of the road veer right, pass the Stanford Boathouse, and continue on to the Institute.

From the East Bay:

Take 880 South from Oakland to the San Mateo Bridge (Hwy 92). Cross the San Mateo Bridge and get on Highway 101 South toward San Jose. Exit off of Highway 101 South at Woodside Rd./Seaport Blvd. As you exit, take Seaport Blvd. toward the Bay (to the East). Take Seaport Blvd. to Chesapeake Dr. and turn left on Chesapeake into the business park. Follow Chesapeake and turn left on Saginaw. Then turn right on Cardinal Way. Follow Cardinal Way all the way to the end. At the end of the road veer right, pass the Stanford Boathouse, and continue on to the Institute

How do I know which camp is right for my child?

Camps are set up for the grade your child is entering in the fall. Groups will have 1-2 grade levels together in each camp
More info about Marine Camp.

What is the refund policy?

The deposit is non-refundable, tuition minus the deposit is refundable until May 19 , 2010.
MSI will fully refund fees if the session is canceled.

How long has the Marine Science Institute been around?

Founded in 1970, our innovative programs represent over three decades of experience. Our waterfront campus sits on the southern shore of the San Francisco Bay. Marine Camp is in it’s 16th year of a very successful camp.

What is the experience of your staff?

Marine camp Instructors must have a college degree, Counselors must be in college and have experience working with children. MSI Marine Camp Instructors receive a 2 week professional development training, ongoing observation and evaluations. All camp staff members are highly qualified, pre-screened, finger printed, and CPR and first-aid certified.

Do sessions include overnight trips?

The Underwater Investigators and Project Discovery Camps both have an overnight.
More info about Underwater Investigators
More info about Project Discovery

Is there a closing ceremony at the end of camp?

At the end of each camp week, parents and families will be invited to attend a “look what I’ve learned” ceremony.