Richardson Bay Explore

Audubon Adventure Camp Summer 2026

Audubon Adventure Summer Camp is an inclusive outdoor experience for children ages 4 to 7 years old.
Black Oystercatcher. Photo: Mike Fernandez/Audubon

Join Us for Summer Camp!

Audubon Adventure Summer Camp is an inclusive outdoor experience for children ages 4 to 7 years old.

Our campers build lasting friendships with their peers as they create, explore, investigate and, most importantly, enjoy the great outdoors.  Audubon Adventure Summer Camp is a proud Partner of the National Inclusion Project.  We welcome campers of all abilities. 

One week of Audubon Adventure Summer Camp is $600, excluding the week of July 4th, which is $480.  Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm.  Drop-off begins at 8:45 am. Please review our cancellation policy below.

Email San Francisco Bay Program Director Casey Skinner for more information: casey.skinner@audubon.org

Registration Opens February 3, 2026

The camp registration system is completely online. For individuals requesting a scholarship position, please use the form below and email or mail it to:

Casey Skinner
Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary
376 Greenwood Beach Road
Tiburon, CA 94920
casey.skinner@audubon.org

Registration Coming Soon!
Frequently Asked Questions

We ask that campers bring their own waste-free lunches and snacks and a reusable water bottle.

The camp registration system is completely online.  Click here to register or join our waitlist! 

Scholarship positions are available and will be considered via application. Please contact Casey Skinner for scholarship application forms and any additional questions.  Completed forms can be emailed or mailed to:

Casey Skinner
Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary
376 Greenwood Beach Road
Tiburon, CA 94920
casey.skinner@audubon.org

If a program is full or your desired option is not available, you may add your name to the waitlist. There are always cancellations for programs, so we strongly encourage the use of the waitlist.  Register as you normally would and you'll automatically be placed on this list.

If Audubon cancels camp due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will provide a full refund or the opportunity to donate or apply it forward. If a camper/family cancels, the following policy applies:

  • 65% if cancelled 4 weeks before camp
  • 40% if cancelled 2 weeks before camp
  • 20% if cancelled 1 week or less before camp

A written request for cancellation is required and must be emailed to casey.skinner@audubon.org. This policy will be strictly followed due to the small cohort size.

For questions regarding programs, registration, contact the San Francisco Bay Program Director .

San Francisco Bay Program Director Information:
Email: casey.skinner@audubon.org
(415) 388-2524 x111
510-423-1568 (cell)

Upcoming Summer 2026 Schedule

Messy Mud 1
June 22 - June 26		 Bay mud is deep, it’s rich, it’s messy, and it’s super fun to explore! Over it, on it, or under it, we’ll discover a world of fascinating creatures from crabs to anemones to crazy-looking worms that live in our bay mudflats.
Crafty Critters
June 29 - July 2*		 Nature is our inspiration! We will adventure along trails and beaches to bring out the artist in us! Using natural materials we will get the chance to explore our imagination and make our own crafts!
*Four day week due to holiday
Survivor
July 6-July 10		 Campers awaken their survival instincts as they forage for edible plants, build shelters, and get to know the plants, wildlife, and birds with whom we share the sanctuary. Together we'll honor and explore what it's like to be one with nature.
Bug Blitz
July 13 - July 17		 They aren't creepy, but they are crawly and so important! Campers learn all about the role insects play in our ecosystem! We’ll expl ore water, mud, and fields to see what we can find with our magnifying glasses!
Shark Week 1
July 20 - July 24		 Why do hundreds of leopard sharks visit Richardson Bay every summer? Who are the Bay’s important predators and prey? From five-foot sharks to the tiniest plankton, we’ll discover the players in our Bay’s diverse food web.
Messy Mud 2
July 27 - July 31		 Bay mud is deep, it’s rich, it’s messy, and it’s super fun to explore! Over it, on it, or under it, we’ll discover a world of fascinating creatures from crabs to anemones to crazy-looking worms that live in our bay mudflats.
Shark Week 2
Aug 3 - Aug 7		 Why do hundreds of leopard sharks visit Richardson Bay every summer? Who are the Bay’s important predators and prey? From five-foot sharks to the tiniest plankton, we’ll discover the players in our Bay’s diverse food web.
Animal Architects
Aug 10-Aug 14		 Campers will get the chance to take on the role of animals! We’ll build dens, dig burrows and create our own nests all using materials we find along our hikes!