SS-ROV (Seafloor Science Remotely Operated Vehicle) Camp delivers a week-long STEM summer day camp.
Camps are offered for two age groups: children ages 8-10 (entering grades 3-5) and ages 11-14 (entering grades 6-9). STEM activities focus on ocean exploration and the science, technology, and operations that enable it. Team-oriented challenges engage students in applying the scientific method and ocean technologies in a real-world framework of discovery. Activities incorporate electronics, rovers, designing, building and driving underwater ROVs, sensors, seafloor geology, and biology. The 6-9th grade camp, one of the two age appropriate camps, includes programing rovers.
2020 Camp Schedule
During this period of disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to make the difficult decision and cancel all of our 2020 summer day camps.
We are happy to provide SS-ROV Camp to several locations. Each course will run one week, Monday through Friday. Level I camps (for students entering grades 3 – 5) will meet from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Level II camps (for students entering grades 6 – 9) will meet from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. In addition we are offering half-day camps for both age levels in Gilroy and San Jose.
We are excited to once again partner with Cabrillo College Extension this summer. We will hold 2 half-day, Level I camps and one full day, Level II camp at Cabrillo College. In addition we are offering a 1-day-long Level I camp. For more detail and scholarship information for these camps please visit Cabrillo College Extension.
Date | Time | Location | Tuition | Extended Hours / Surcharge |
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June 15 - 19 | 9:00am - noon | Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003 | $ 220 | N/A |
June 15 - 19 | 9:00am - noon | City of Gilroy Recreation Department Wheeler Center 250 W. Sixth Street Gilroy, CA 95020 | $ 206 | N/A |
June 22 - 26 | 9:00am - noon | Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003 | $ 220 | N/A |
June 22 - 26 | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Daves Avenue Elementary School 17770 Daves Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95030 | $ 370 | 8:30am - 9:00am and 3:00pm - 4:30pm / $100 contact us |
June 22 - 26 | 9:00am - 3:00pm | MAOS Monterey High School 101 Herrmann Dr. Monterey, CA 93940 | $ 350 | 8:30am - 9:00am and 3:00pm - 4:30pm / $100 |
July 06 - 10 | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Los Gatos High School 20 High School Ct. Los Gatos, CA 95030 | $ 370 | 8:30am - 9:00am and 3:00pm - 4:30pm / $100 contact us |
July 13 - 17 | 9:00am - 3:00pm | MAOS Monterey High School 101 Herrmann Dr. Monterey, CA 93940 | $ 350 | 8:30am - 9:00am and 3:00pm - 4:30pm / $100 |
July 13 - 17 | 8:30am - noon | Presentation High School 2281 Plummer Avenue (Willow Glen neighborhood) San Jose, CA 95125 | $ 220 | N/A |
Date | Time | Location | Tuition |
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June 15 - 19 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | City of Gilroy Recreation Department Wheeler Center 250 W. Sixth Street Gilroy, CA 95020 | $ 206 |
June 15 - 19 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | MAOS Monterey High School 101 Herrmann Dr. Monterey, CA 93940 | $ 430 |
June 22 - 26 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Daves Avenue Elementary School 17770 Daves Ave. Los Gatos, CA 95030 | $ 450 |
July 06 - 10 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Los Gatos High School 20 High School Ct. Los Gatos, CA 95030 | $ 450 |
July 06 - 10 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | MAOS Monterey High School 101 Herrmann Dr. Monterey, CA 93940 | $ 430 |
July 13 - 17 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Presentation High School 2281 Plummer Avenue (Willow Glen neighborhood) San Jose, CA 95125 | $ 450 |
July 20 - 24 | 8:30am - 4:30pm | Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003 | $ 450 |
We do not offer extended hours for Level II camps.
Please notify the SS-ROV Camp Staff in writing by email if, after registering your child, your plans change and your child cannot attend. Depending on the date of notice and the reason for cancellation, some, all or none of the fee may be refunded.
Before camp begins:
If a written cancellation is received by email at least 30 days prior to the start of camp, the total amount paid minus $50 will be refunded. If written cancellation is received by email between 10 and 29 days prior to the camp start date, up to one half of the registration fee will be refunded; however, if we are able to fill the spot from our wait list, the total amount paid minus $75 will be refunded. If a written cancellation is received by email in less than 10 days prior to start of camp, no refund will be given. The only exception to this no refund policy is in the case of a family or medical emergency. We require an explanation and documentation along with your cancellation request before we will refund the total amount paid minus $75.
After camp begins:
There will be no pro-rated registration fees for late starts or departures once camp begins, including for vacation plans. For family and medical emergencies, a written explanation is required, and requests will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Any dismissal due to behavioral issues/misconduct will result in a forfeiture of 100% of the participant’s registration fees.
Minimum enrollment requirements:
SS-ROV Camp offers space for up to 24 students per session. The camp needs a minimum of 12 students per session in order to be sustainable. If less than 12 students enroll in a particular session, it will be cancelled and parents/guardians will be notified immediately. Space in any available, alternative session would then be offered. Beyond that, those affected and not re-enrolled will be refunded the original registration amount in full. We will make every effort to avoid cancellation and do apologize for any inconvenience this scenario might cause.
SS-ROV Camp and its supporters recognize the importance of making need-based, financial aid available to allow for inclusion of families and their children who would otherwise be unable to participate. Applications for partial scholarships for campers can be downloaded and should be submitted via email. Scholarship recipients are required to write a short essay following the completion of camp detailing their experiences and benefits of the scholarship.
To apply for scholarships for the camps held at cabrillo college click Cabrillo Extension Scholarship Info
Can my child be partnered with a friend?
If your child wants to be partnered with a friend or friends while at SS-ROV camp, please let us know at the first day of the camp and we will do our best to accommodate your camper’s request.
Is there extended day care for my child?
SS-ROV Camps run from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Level II Camps) or from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Level I Camps). Staff and Interns arrive at 8:00 AM to prepare and leave at 5:00 PM after cleanup. We appreciate the difficulty in getting children to camps while upholding a job, therefore we offer extended hours for most Level I camps. For an additional fee of $100 per child, per camp, we will accommodate children attending Level I camps arriving at 8:30 AM and leaving at 4:30 PM.
Can my child come late, can I pick up my child early or can my child skip a day of camp?
Because of the modular nature of the camp, a child can miss part of a day and still have the background to finish the remaining modules and activities. However, it is best if the child is there in the morning to understand the broader scope of the activities and how they fit within the science theme.
Can I see what my child is doing?
DEFINITELY, and it is encouraged. We encourage all parents to come early to see what their child is doing. From 4:00 to 4:30 PM every day, Level II campers will be completing journals and picking up after the last module. This is a perfect time to engage your child and have them explain what they did and why. Additionally, we will give the campers homework, mainly as a means to have dialogues with their parents and siblings, highlighting the activities that the campers completed during the day. We also encourage Level II Camp parents to attend presentations on Friday starting at 3:00 PM.
What precautions do you take to ensure that my child is safe at camp?
SS-ROV Camp staff and interns have extensive safety training prior to employment. All staff possess current CPR/First Aid certifications, are screened through criminal background checks. Campers are under constant supervision, and our ratio of staff to camper is at least 1:6. For more information please see the safety section.
Does my child need to bring a lunch?
Your child needs to bring a lunch to camp. Make sure any food allergies are listed on the medical form.
Do I need to provide my child any special personal equipment for camp?
SS-ROV provides all of the materials and equipment that the camper needs. However, we will have activities outside that involve water. A dry shirt may make the day more comfortable should it get wet.
What to Bring:
What not to Bring:
The SS-ROV Camp curriculum will engage campers, but all campers are encouraged to be at their best behavior to enhance their own learning experience and that of others. We recognize that the camp occurs during summer months and some campers may be inclined to have a looser attitude toward adhering to camp objectives. That, unfortunately, would not only be disruptive to the goals of the course and the enjoyment of the camp by others, but it can also compromise the safety of fellow campers. Thus, in order that our message is very clear – and in the interest of providing a great learning experience and keeping everyone safe – each session will begin with an orientation that will outline expectations for behavior.
The Behavior Basics:
Dismissal policy:
Dismissal from camp due to misconduct, although rare, can happen with repeated disruptive, unsafe or disrespectful actions.
To ensure that each student enjoys camp in the safest environment possible, all camp Staff members and Interns are required by the University of Alaska Fairbanks to pass a criminal background check and an online course offered b the Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management Office at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The online course is based on UAF’s Protection of Minors Policy and instructs personnel how to respond if a child has been endangered by neglect or abuse.
In addition, all staff members and interns participate in a seminar at the beginning of each camp season provided by a 15-year veteran teacher. This seminar focuses on “what to expect from kids” and “how to handle difficult situations.”
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: we are prepared!
We require all staff members and interns to be certified by the American Red Cross in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and First Aid*. Camp personnel know how to provide immediate care in cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies until advanced medical personnel arrive.
Red Cross-approved first aid kits are present during camp. Each staff member and intern has a list of emergency numbers appropriate for the venue.
Parents will be notified immediately using the phone number provided if there is an emergency situation.
*Red Cross First Aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training and certification meets the needs of workplace responders, professional rescuers, school staff, professional responders and healthcare providers, as well as the general public. All course options align with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.
To register and pay for Saratoga and Los Gatos camps go to one of the following sites:
Los Gatos Then click on “Technology Camps”and scroll down to the SS-ROV camp listings
When registering through the City of Saratoga, please click on the following link: Saratoga Camps
type “Seafloor Science ROV” into the keyword search bar. For further assistance call 408-868-1249.
When registering through City of Campbell, please click on the following link. Enter “SS-ROV Camp” into the Activity Search bar to bring up the camp sections. For further assistance call 408-866-2104
San Jose camps (Summer at Presentation): All camps slated for the summer of 2020 have been cancelled. click here: Presentation High
Gilroy camps: We’re sorry, all our camps at this location are cancelled.
Gilroy Camps
To register and pay for the Cabrillo College Extension camps click here: Cabrillo Extension
To register and pay for the Monterey Camps:
During this period of disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Monterey High School Campus will not be open for our summer day camps. For this reason and for the safety of your children we had to make the difficult decision to cancel all our scheduled summer 2020 day camps.
For ease of registration, please use a laptop or desktop computer. Using a mobile device or tablet may not provide all the necessary information and forms that are required.