2020 Session & Payment Information

We have been monitoring the global COVID-19 pandemic. The University has taken steps to ensure the safety of our campus and our community. Unfortunately, the decision has been made to cancel camps being held during Summer 2020. Therefore, we regret to inform everyone the 2020 Aquatic Summer Adventure Camps have been cancelled.  For those that have registered, we apologize for any inconvenience. Registrants will be contacted with more information. We look forward to fresh new beginnings in 2021. Everyone stay safe!

Camp Scholarships are available for the all Camps. Before registering, please visit our scholarship page (https://www.eardc.txstate.edu/camp/Camp-Scholarships0.html)  If you qualify for a scholarship, please send us an email at eardc_education@txstate.edu so we can give you a scholarship code to use during the Payment process. Payment can be made by checks, money orders, cash, cashier checks, traveler checks and credit cards.
ALL AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE LIMITED AND DEPENDENT ON AVAILABLE FUNDS. QUALIFYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP DOES NOT GUARANTEE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS!

Mini Day Camps  $150  The Aquatic Science Adventure Mini Camps are perfect for families in the San Marcos area or farther abroad. Like a greatest-hits version of the week-long camps, mini camps feature some of our most popular camp activities, including rafting, SCUBA, freshwater invertebrates, and water chemistry labs. Mini camps are perfect for first-time campers or families with limited availability. Mini Day Camps require full payment ($150) during registration. There is a $50 cancellation fee for cancellation requests received up to 6 weeks prior to start of the registered session. Registration fee is FORFEITED for cancellation requests received less than 6 weeks before the start of the session. SEE DEADLINE DATES TABLE BELOW!

Day Camps  $349   We offer a 5-day camp for families who live close to San Marcos and want to give their kids a chance to experience the full Adventure Camp program but without the overnight stay requirement. The camp runs from 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday and features all the daytime science and recreational activities from the overnight camp including river rafting, caving, rock-wall climbing, and scuba diving. Lunch is provided every day. Day Camps require full payment ($349) during registration. There is a $100 cancellation fee for cancellation requests received up to 6 weeks prior to start of the registered session. Registration fee is FORFEITED for cancellation requests received less than 6 weeks before the start of the session. SEE DEADLINE DATES TABLE BELOW!

Overnight Camps  $749  The overnight Aquatic Adventure Camp runs from Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon. Campers will spend the first part of the week on the main Texas State University campus and stay in a residence hall. The last 3 days of camp are spent out at the scenic University Camp, a Texas State-owned property located along the shores of the beautiful Blanco river. Campers will experience a wide variety of exciting and educational activities including river rafting, scuba diving, exploring a wild cave, ropes course, and even a natural water slide! Throughout the week, campers will engage with our knowledgeable and qualified staff to learn in large- and small-group settings and participate in scientific investigations related to water and the environment. Lunch is provided every day. Overnight Camps require an initial $150 deposit made during the registration.  The deposit will guarantee a spot in the camp.  However, the remainder of the balance must be paid in full 6 weeks prior to the start of the camps session.  There is a $150 cancellation fee for cancellation requests received up to 6 weeks prior to start of the registered session.  Registration fee is FORFEITED for cancellation requests received less than 6 weeks before the start of the session. SEE DEADLINE DATES TABLE BELOW!