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Camps Give Students Hands-On Marine Experiences

Camps Give Students Hands-On Marine Experiences

501(c)(3)

Classification:
Partners
Summer Camps

Purpose:
Marine experiences to learn and have fun!

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Camps Give Students Hands-On Marine Experiences

In summer 2025, Clearwater Marine Aquarium hosted a camp season for 53 underserved youth, offering immersive marine science experiences entirely free of charge. This unique opportunity was made possible through the generous support of Ron Jon Surf Shop and the Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation, Inc.

Running June 16 through July 18, the full-day camp program combined environmental education with outdoor adventure. Elementary students engaged in sessions tackling issues like habitat destruction and plastic pollution while snorkeling and kayaking in Clearwater Bay. Middle schoolers dove deeper into conservation topics exploring diverse ecosystems and participating in mock trials and ecological restoration activities.

Additionally, Clearwater Marine Aquarium extended its impact through a paid educational internship for a college student from an under-resourced background. This intern contributed over 500 hours, culminating in the design and delivery of a full week of camp programming. The 2025 camp season stands as a powerful example of how targeted support and access to nature-based education can inspire the next generation of marine scientists and conservation leaders.

Students created personal art notes of thanks to Ron Jon Surf Shop and Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation for having the opportunity to attend the camp and enjoy such immersive learning experiences. Each year, Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation works with community partners like Clearwater Marine Aquarium to support efforts that maintain healthy, safe and sustainable coastal environments in Florida.

The owner of the registered trademark for ENDLESS SUMMER® is Bruce Brown Films, LLC. Bruce Brown is a pioneer in the surf culture and created the classic surf documentary “The Endless Summer®”. Bruce Brown Films, LLC supports the Foundation’s goals, and has graciously allowed the Foundation to use the “Endless Summer®” name for this important fundraising and awareness effort. The Endless Summer® Florida specialty license plate,  Surfing Capital® merchandise, and Endless Summer® specialty license plate sticker were created by Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization as a revenue source to assist with our financial quest to preserve Florida Beaches. All proceeds benefit the Foundation. Endless Summer® is a registered trademark of Bruce Brown Films, LLC and is used under license. The graphic design of the surfer on the beach at sunset is a copyrighted design owned by Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation, © 2008. SURFING CAPITAL® is a registered trademark of Ron Jon Surf Shop of Fla., Inc. THE STOKED EXPERIENCE® is a registered trademark of Surfing’s Evolution and Preservation Foundation, Inc. A copy of Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation’s official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. Registration no# CH41137.