🐟🌲 CAMP COHO 2026 🌊✨
A 3-day outdoor adventure camp exploring the full salmon lifecycle — from freshwater streams to the open ocean.
Hosted by Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project, Camp COHO combines hands-on science, outdoor exploration, art, and stewardship to help students connect with California’s watersheds and marine ecosystems.
📍 July 15–17, 2026
👥 Ages 12–16
🎒 Pilot program — only 10 students accepted this year
💵 $250 per student
☀️ Day camp only — no overnight stay
🚐 Parents/guardians are responsible for daily drop-off and pick-up at Long Marine Laboratory
🌲 Day 1 — Freshwater Origins
Explore river ecology and redwood habitats at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park while learning about freshwater ecosystems and salmon habitat.
🐟 Day 2 — Survival & Conservation
Visit the COHO Conservation Hatchery to learn about salmon recovery, hatchery stewardship, fish biology, and Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project’s salmonid conservation efforts, while also exploring local Indigenous history and traditional land stewardship practices.
🌊 Day 3 — Ocean Connections
Explore the Scott Creek Estuary and visit Long Marine Laboratory to discover how ocean ecosystems connect to salmon survival and conservation.
👨🏫 Program Lead: Nathan Smith
Camp COHO is led by Nathan Smith, who holds a Master’s degree in Education and has years of local teaching and outdoor education experience working with students in the Monterey Bay region.
Camp COHO’s mission is to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards through science, adventure, and conservation.
⚠️ Please note:
This is an active outdoor camp. At this time, we cannot accommodate food allergies or medical needs.
📧 To reserve a spot, email:
Please include the camper’s name, age, and parent/guardian contact information.
Spots are limited to 10 students and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Event Venue
UCSC Long Marine Lab, Santa Cruz, California, United States
