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27 JULY – 2 AUGUST 2026
CAMP COST: $2,395 USD (flights and DAN insurance for scuba divers not included)
EDUCATION
Summer Camps
- caribbean marine ecology camp
- summer cmec
- half term cMEc
Caribbean Marine Ecology Camp
Experience the marine world like never before! Spend a week of your summer holidays scuba diving and snorkeling at one of the world’s most stunning coral reefs. High school students (14-18 years old) will learn about tropical marine ecology and conservation. Learning from CCMI scientists and educators, no two days are the same as campers dive, snorkel, and explore a pristine reef system. Students stay at the Little Cayman Research Centre, a remote field station, and learn first-hand about CCMI’s cutting-edge research from our expert team. Students take their classroom learning into the ocean as they follow CCMI’s research methods by conducting fish and coral surveys and laboratory experiments. Campers gain a certificate of completion for attending the CMEC to add to their CVs, as well as a real insight into the industry. The programme also includes all the fun activities of a camp with beach games, kayaking, biking, beach bonfires, and exploring Little Cayman’s environment. Both divers and non-divers are welcome.
For upcoming programme dates, please see the Summer CMEC and Half-term CMEC tabs above.
summer cmec
Join CCMI for a week at the Little Cayman Research Centre! We will host our teen friends for this memorable camp experience in July and August of 2026. Choose your session:
Camp 1: 18th – 24th July 2026
Camp 2: 27th July – 2nd August 2026
Ocean Science Scholarships
For Caymanians and those with qualifying resident status
CCMI is proud to offer scholarships to Caymanian students for the summer 2026 session at the CMEC, made possible through our Ocean Science Scholar programme with generous support from the Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Foundation.
Five fully funded scholarships: cover all expenses for a week-long, immersive learning experience at CCMI on Little Cayman (government school students only)
Three partially funded scholarships: participants pay US $700 for the CMEC week-long camp at CCMI (students attending school in the Cayman Islands)
Ocean Science Scholarships – requirements
- A permanent resident of the Cayman Islands or a Caymanian passport holder
- Aged 14-18 at the time of the CMEC programme
- Require financial assistance to attend
- Submit application to CCMI
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through 27th June 2026.
To Apply
half term cmec
CCMI offers fully-funded scholarships to local Caymanians aged 13–17 to attend a week-long Caribbean Marine Ecology Camp (CMEC) at the Little Cayman Research Centre during the fall half-term break (funding dependent). This all-expenses-paid experience gives students the unique opportunity to live and learn at a world-class marine research facility in Little Cayman.
To Apply
Interested students will need to complete an online form when available.
All CCMI staff, interns, and volunteers who work with minors have been trained and certified through the Cayman Islands Government – Child Protection Unit Training, Second Step: Child Safeguarding Programme and/or Darkness to Light – Child Safeguard Training.
This programme outlines the responsibilities of the Cayman Islands Government and public officials to protect and safeguard children and young people. A Safe Environment Policy helps prevent situations in which children are at an increased risk for abuse because of the physical characteristics of a building. A safe environment is one that increases visibility, ensures adequate supervision and controls access. The Ministry of Education is committed to working with the Department of Education Services (DES) and schools or education institutions to develop welcoming, supportive and inclusive learning environments that promote the well-being of all students and staff. The Ministry of Education wishes to promote a ‘spirit’ of child protection and establish the baseline expectation of supervision of students. The Safe Environment Policy dictates what the responsibilities of staff are in protecting and perpetuating a safe environment for students.
All CCMI staff, interns, and volunteers who work with minors have also been trained and certified in First-Aid, CPR & AED delivery, and water-related emergency management.
For further information on CCMI education staff, interns, or volunteer training please contact our education team: education@reefresearch.org