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SUMMARY:Tide Pooling at Scott Creek
DESCRIPTION:Led by Museum naturalist Jair Torres\, this 2-hour program invites you to explore some of Santa Cruz County’s most vibrant tide pools and discover the amazing animals that live there! From wading birds to vibrant nudibranchs\, you never know what you can discover just by looking closely. \nREGISTER\nCapacity: 20\nTicket Price: $25 Adults\, $20 Students/Youth\nDiscounts: $5 Off for Museum Members \nWhat to Expect: \n\nBring sturdy\, non-slip shoes and bring a jacket. Parking is available on the side of the highway.\nThere are no facilities. Please plan to use the restroom before arrival.\nRecommended for children 7+ due to the slippery terrain\nSpecific meetup details will be shared upon registration\nCancellation Policy\n\n 
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/tide-pooling/
LOCATION:Scott Creek\, Scott Creek County Beach\, HWY 1\, Davenport\, CA\, 95017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
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SUMMARY:Watsonville Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a journey to explore the connections between art and nature as we investigate curiosities in the natural world. Campers will create artwork\, make scientific discoveries\, play games\, and create lifelong memories and friendships. Daily lunch and snacks provided. Please note: this camp is intended for Watsonville residents only. \nDates: June 15-18 \nTimes: Drop-off 9:00-9:30 a.m.  |  Pick-up 3-3:30 p.m. \nGrades: Entering K through 6th grade (ages 5-11) \nFree Summer Camp!  \nContact us at (831) 420-6115   |  camp@santacruzmuseum.org \n____________________________________________ \nAcompáñanos en un viaje para explorar las conexiones entre el arte y la naturaleza mientras investigamos curiosidades en el mundo natural. Los participantes del campamento crearán obras de arte\, harán descubrimientos científicos\, jugarán juegos y crearán recuerdos y amistades para toda la vida. Se proporcionan almuerzo y refrigerios. Nota: este campamento está destinado exclusivamente a los residentes de Watsonville. \nFechas: 15 al 18 de junio \nHorarios: Llegada: 9:00-9:30 a. m. | Salida: 3:00-3:30 p. m. \nGrados: Estudiantes que ingresan a Kínder hasta 6.º grado (de 5 a 11 años) \n¡Campamento de verano gratis! | REGÍSTRESE AQUÍ \nLlámenos al (831) 420-6115   |  camp@santacruzmuseum.org \n  \n______________________________________________________________________________ \nThese programs are funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program\, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks\, Office of Grants and Local Services.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/watsonville-summer-camp/
LOCATION:Franich Park\, 795 Vista Montana Drive\, Watsonville\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Vamos Afuera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T100000
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SUMMARY:Saturdays in the Soil
DESCRIPTION:Every third Saturday of the month\, we invite volunteers to come together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. During this volunteering event\, you’ll get your hands dirty assisting with the maintenance of the park\, our pollinator garden\, and Pilkington Creek\, while gaining insights into local ecology\, native plants\, and sustainable gardening from Museum Gardener\, Laura Kummerer. \nSaturdays in the Soil happen every third Saturday of the month. \n​Sign up via Volgistics or email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to register.\nWhat to Expect \n\nThis project requires volunteer support with general landscaping\, occasional watering\, weeding\, and replanting.\nPlease let us know if you need special accommodations when you email to RSVP.\nThis program happens rain or shine\, but we will cancel in the case of muddy conditions or inclement weather.\nAll ages are welcome; children under 14 require adult supervision. Volunteers under 18 require a parent/guardian to sign waivers.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/saturdays-in-the-soil-june-2026/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260613T035624
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Safari Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:CAMP FULL – CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST \nCalling young explorers and scientists curious about nature! This summer\, young naturalists join us on a journey to investigate the wildlife of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Coast. Campers spend the week exploring nearby beach\, creek\, and garden habitats\, and learning about the wild world of animals around us. \nTimes: Drop-off 8:30-9 a.m. | Pick-up 3-3:30 p.m. \nGrades: Entering K through 2nd grade (ages 5-7) \nPrice: $320 | $20 Sibling Discount | $20 Off for Members (family and above) \n\nScholarship applications open January 1-15\, 2026 \nMember registration opens January 30\, 2026\, and opens January 31\, 2026\, for the public \nMuseum Members get early access to camp registration\, discounts\, and more! Learn More
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/santa-cruz-safari-summer-camp/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
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SUMMARY:Magnificent Museum Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about curating? Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History this summer to learn about the natural world by studying museum specimens\, exploring outdoors\, and building a museum collection of your own. Campers will build friendships while investigating nature\, playing games\, and creating awesome crafts! \nTimes: Drop-off 8:30-9 a.m. | Pick-up 3-3:30 p.m. \nGrades: Entering 3rd through 4th grade (ages 8-9) \nPrice: $400 | $20 Sibling Discount | $20 Off for Members (family and above) \nREGISTER HERE\n\nScholarship applications open January 1-15\, 2026 \nMember registration opens January 30\, 2026\, and opens January 31\, 2026\, for the public \nMuseum Members get early access to camp registration\, discounts\, and more! Learn More
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/magnificent-museum-summer-camp/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp
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SUMMARY:Afterschool Activities: Environmental Science Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Every fourth Tuesday of the month\, Watsonville community members are invited to the Environmental Science Workshop (ESW)\, where our team will contribute a guided and interactive activity alongside existing programming. \nCada cuarto martes del mes\, los miembros de la comunidad de Watsonville están invitados al Taller de Ciencias Ambientales (ESW)\, donde nuestro equipo contribuirá una actividad guiada e interactiva a las actividades existentes. \n_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nThe event is ADA accessible. Materials will be provided. The event will be indoors. \nThese programs are funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program\, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks\, Office of Grants and Local Services. \nEstos programas son financiados por el Programa de Subvenciones de Equidad al Aire Libre\, creado a través AB 209 y administrado por la Oficina de Subvenciones y Servicios Locales de Parque Estatales de California.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/afterschool-activities-environmental-science-workshop-2/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Environmental Science Workshop\, 120 2nd St.\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vamos Afuera
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTSTAMP:20260613T035624
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T013821Z
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SUMMARY:Can You Dig It? Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:CAMP FULL – CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST \nAre you a fossil forager\, a dinosaur discoverer\, or a rock wrangler? Join the Museum as we unearth the fossils\, rocks\, and ancient history of Santa Cruz by exploring the many surprising things you can learn from digging into the ground. Campers entering K-2nd grade will build friendships while investigating artifacts\, studying fossils\, playing games\, and building awesome crafts!   \nTimes: Drop-off 8:30-9 a.m. | Pick-up 3-3:30 p.m. \nGrades: Entering K through 2nd grade (ages 5-7) \nPrice: $320 | $20 Sibling Discount | $20 Off for Members (family and above) \n\nScholarship applications open January 1-15\, 2026 \nMember registration opens January 30\, 2026\, and opens January 31\, 2026\, for the public \nMuseum Members get early access to camp registration\, discounts\, and more! Learn More
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/can-you-dig-it-summer-camp/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp
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SUMMARY:Surviving Santa Cruz Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:CAMP FULL – CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST \nHave you ever wondered what it takes to be able to live here in Santa Cruz? This summer\, young adventurers can join us as we investigate the plants and animals that call Santa Cruz home and learn how they manage to survive and thrive here. Campers will go on walking field trips to explore nearby habitats\, build crafts\, play games\, and make new friends. \nTimes: Drop-off 8:30-9 a.m. | Pick-up 3-3:30 p.m. \nGrades: Entering 3rd through 4th grade (ages 8-9) \nPrice: $320 | $20 Sibling Discount | $20 Off for Members (family and above) \n\nScholarship applications open January 1-15\, 2026 \nMember registration opens January 30\, 2026\, and opens January 31\, 2026\, for the public \nMuseum Members get early access to camp registration\, discounts\, and more! Learn More
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/surviving-santa-cruz-summer-camp/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp
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