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Students are accepted on a rolling basis with priority consideration for summer program applications received by February 15. Space is limited to 20 students per program. If you are interested in applying or have a question not addressed on this website please inquire.
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My daughter participated in the program in summer of 2017 and had an amazing experience! She did the program before her senior year of high school and it proved to be perfect for her. Her time at Salish Sea Sciences also gave her some ideas for which colleges she wanted to apply to! —Marisa H. (Parent)
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Field & Lab Research
June 29 - July 25, 2025: $6,900
Application Processing: $50
Airport Pickup/Delivery, including ferry: $50 each way Download application form
Ecology & Conservation
July 27 - August 9, 2025: $4,400
Application Processing: $50
Airport Pickup/Delivery, including ferry: $50 each way Download application form
Fees cover: tuition (professional faculty and staff, program materials, rentals, activities, transportation, and program expeditions) and room & board (dormitory facilities, 3 meals a day, and snacks). Tuition fees do not cover supplementary insurances, personal gear, or travel to/from the greater Seattle area.
Students are accepted on a rolling basis.
To apply: 1) return your completed application form and the $50 application processing fee; 2) provide our recommendation form to two teachers (one can be from an adult mentor); 3) ask your school's registrar or career counselor to send us an unofficial transcript.
Receipt of your completed application form holds your place in the admission queue. Electronic documents are preferred, emailed to admissions@salishseasciences.org. Please send checks to: Salish Sea Sciences, P.O. Box 326, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
Application form for all programs
Required with your application
 2 teacher recommendations (download form)
Unofficial transcript (sent from your school)
$50 application processing fee
Please send completed forms to
Salish Sea Sciences Admissions
P.O. Box 326 Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Or scan and email to admissions@salishseasciences.org
Acceptance decisions go out two weeks after receipt of all materials. Within two weeks following acceptance, a non-refundable $2,000 deposit secures your spot. The balance is due six weeks prior to program start.
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Helpful information for applicants and families.
Additional forms for accepted students.
Summer Program Packing List (TBD)
Medical and Liability (TBD)
Residence Agreement (TBD)
San Juan Outfitters Kayak Waiver (TBD)
Crystal Seas Kayaking Waiver (TBD)
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Dormitory facilities
Salish Sea Sciences has partnered with Spring Street International School (SSIS) since summer 2013 for its summer programs. The SSIS 5,200 sq. ft. dorm was completed in 2013. It has a beautiful kitchen, laundry facilities, and a large light-filed living, dining, and seminar space. Dorm rooms are doubles and triples. The dorm is on the SSIS campus, a historic property at the center of charming Friday Harbor.
Travel to San Juan Island
San Juan Island is located 70 miles north of Seattle, Washington, and accessible by boat, small plane, and regular public ferry service. Students arriving at Seattle's SeaTac Airport or having requested transportation from Seattle will be met by program staff on the opening day of the program and returned to SeaTac on the scheduled close of the program. Travelers arriving in Friday Harbor independently by water or air will be met on arrival as arranged in advance. All flights arriving to and departing from SeaTac airport need to coordinate with the Washington State Ferry system (see travel information link above for more information).
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Insurance
Liability coverage for all students is included in the tuition. All students must have medical insurance in addition.
Health
Staff certified in First Aid and CPR will accompany all excursions. In the case of an emergency, Salish Sea Sciences staff will accompany and support students in need of medical services. Parents will be informed immediately of any serious issues. All islands served by ferries have paramedic services and physician-staffed medical clinics; San Juan island is served by a state-of-the-art hospital located just up the street from Spring Street International School.
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center
With a national reputation for quality patient care and safety outcomes, and deep experience in serving rural remote communities, PeaceHealth is pleased to extend this care to the Island communities through PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. An industry leading 10-bed critical access hospital, PeaceHealth Peace Island maintains advanced equipment and technology to provide vital on-Island care, including chemotherapy, short hospital stays and diagnostic imaging. Learn more at the PeaceHealth website...
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