BioWaves Innovation Camp: Where Ecology Meets Technology

Registration will open on March 2, 2026 at 10:00 A.M.

Registration is open for incoming 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.

Register here : BioWaves Innovation Camp: Where Ecology Meets Technology

Total Cost (per individual) = $150

• The $150 includes all materials, activities, field trip and daily lunch

Sizes will be collected at registration

• One T-shirt per camper, please specify if your camper needs a youth or adult-sized shirt.

There is no charge to be added to a waiting list. If there is a cancellation made, we will contact the next participant on the waiting list. Parents will receive a courtesy call if no response has been received before moving onto the next participant.

• Parents, please list the best email addresses and phone numbers to get in contact with you.

There is a $50 non-refundable fee for registering your camper. The $50 is deducted from the total camp balance. This fee is non-refundable. A payment of $100 may be refunded up to 30 days prior to the start of the camp by contacting the Center for Coastal Studies office to confirm the cancellation. After the 30-day deadline no refund will be given. You can switch camp periods if needed before the 30-day deadline without any extra charge by contacting the Center for Coastal Studies.

• Check-in: Campers must be signed in by an adult (18 years or older), No camper can sign him/herself in.
• Pick-Up: Campers must be signed out by an adult (18 years or older), No camper can sign him/herself out.
• Closing Ceremonies: Parents and family members are always welcome to attend this ceremony! We will give the exact time on the final day of camp at check-in.

BioWaves Instructors are experienced Center for Coastal Studies Research Technicians and Graduate Students.
CTCS Office: The office is available and can be contacted at (956)222-9555

Rules & Discipline:

• There is a ZERO tolerance policy for all weapons, alcohol, drugs or tobacco and vapor products (vapes, e-cigs, etc.).
• All participants are expected to follow all TAMUCC campus rules and regulations. This includes all instructions given from camp instructors.
  • Parents will be contacted immediately if any rules are broken.
• All participants are expected to respect university (TAMUCC) property and facilities.
  • Parents will be contacted and billed for any damages.
• Participants will be sent home and not allowed back to camp for any behavior that is unacceptable to camp staff.
• Inappropriate activities such as physical, verbal, or sexual misconduct are not tolerated during camp. These activities should not be directed towards any participant (other campers, volunteers, staff, faculty, college students).
• Specific guidelines will be given to campers during the first day introduction.
• Parents WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND if their participant is sent home.

Participants sent home for any reason during the camp will not be allowed to return to camp or a future camp for one summer period. A recommendation letter written by a principal must be provided if they wish to return to a future camp.

• Summer clothing (shorts, breathable shirt, hat/caps, sunglasses)
• Large water bottles (reusable if possible)
• Old/inexpensive pair of lace up sneakers that can get wet/dirty
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Change of shoes and clothing (for after activities (optional))
• Towel (optional)
• Snacks (optional)