Marine Science Summer Programs
Marine Science Summer Camps
Your child will always remember their summer camp experience at DEI, exploring the natural environment of Great Wass Island, collecting specimens from our tide pools, and learning how to care for the marine environment. Each day brings an opportunity to discover something new at the rocky shore.
2026 Summer Camp Sessions –
Campers will work on a research project, practice the steps of the scientific method, and learn to apply new science skills.
Campers going into Grade 3-Grade 5
Thursday, July 16 to Friday July 17, or Monday July 20 to Tuesday July 21, 9 am-1:30 pm
Campers going into Kindergarten-Grade 2
Monday, July 13 to Tuesday July 14, or Thursday, July 23 to Friday July 24, 9 am-1:30 pm
Campers going into Grade 6-Grade 8
Tuesday, July 28 to Thursday July 29, 9 am-3 pm
Campers going into Grade 9-Grade 12
Wednesday, August 5 to Thursday August 6, 9 am-3 pm
Camp is rain or shine. Please provide a bag lunch; DEI will provide snacks.
For more information, please contact Colleen Haskell by email (chaskell@downeastinstitute.org) or phone (207-259-5091).
Family and Friends at DEI
Bring your family and some friends for a tour, the touch tank, or rocky shore time. All sessions are free. (An inside activity will replace the shore trip during inclement weather). Limit of 10 people per session.
Suitable clothing is a must – sturdy “old” shoes or sneakers or calf-length boots, “play” clothes, a sun hat, and sunscreen. You may bring a snack to eat if you wish at an outside area on site.
Dates and available times:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Mornings – 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Afternoons – 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Call 207-259-5091 or email chaskell@downeastinstitute.org to schedule
Middle/High School Days at DEI
Bring classmates or friends for outside rocky shore activities. Learn about the natural habitat where you live and have fun while you learn. Inside lab activities will replace outside activities if the weather doesn’t cooperate. All sessions are free. Sign up for as many as you wish. Limit of 16 per session (Grade 6 – Grade 12)
Suitable clothing is a must -“old” shoes or sneakers or calf-length boots (no sandals or flipflops), “play” clothes, a sun hat, and sunscreen.
Dates and available times:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Mornings – 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Afternoons – 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Call 207-259-5091 or email chaskell@downeastinstitute.org to schedule
