I hate to admit it but I am a bit envious of the kids of today. They have so many great opportunities out there that are educational, yet fun. The Birch Aquarium in LaJolla, California has a summer Learning Camp for kids where they can learn how to snorkel. What’s best about the program is that it is through the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, California. To quote from their website “Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for ocean and earth science research, education, and public service in the world. Research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography encompasses physical, chemical, biological, geological, and geophysical studies of the oceans and earth.”
Looking for other kids water camp options? Kids Sea Camp offers fun destinations all over the world. Exotic destinations include Grand Cayman, Bonaire, Belize and even Fiji is often visited.
What did people my age do when they were little? Discovered fire, invented the wheel and hunted woolly mammoths. Though these were great achievements, it would have been more fun to just grab a snorkeling mask, a snorkel and fins and and head off to camp. I did try out a snorkeling mask that belonged to my older brother one time but because it was an adult mask all that I got was a mask full of water and a less than enjoyable experience. Stores back then apparently thought that adults were the only ones who would enjoy snorkeling, because snorkel equipment designed with children in mind was either hard to find or nonexistent. Today’s kids have a plethora styles, colors and designs of kids masks, fins and snorkel. I guess I should be happy about the educational opportunities available these days. It makes me wonder what new opportunities the future holds.
