Marine Science Summer Camps
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.
2023 Summer Camp Sessions –
Important Dates and Information
Tuesday-Thursday (7/25-7/27) sessions will be for campers going into grade 5 and above and will run from 9am-3pm. Campers will work on a research project, practice the steps of the scientific method, and learn and apply new science skills.
Tuesday & Wednesday (8/8 & 8/9) sessions for campers going into Kindergarten through grade 4 and will run from 9am-1:30pm. FULL (Please consider joining us for a Family & Friends day – see below for details).
To sign up, please complete our 2023 Marine Science Camp Application. You will need to fill out a separate form for each child who would like to attend. Please note that this year we will be limiting the number of participants to ensure that we have an adequate staff-child ratio. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. You will be notified about the status of your application.
Camp costs for 2023 have been waived due to a financial award from Maine Department of Education and additional financial support from Downeast Institute. Camp t-shirts and snacks will be provided. Suitable clothing is a must – “old” shoes or sneakers or calf-length boots (no sandals or flipflops), “play” clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen. 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
Call 207-259-5091 or email chaskell@downeastinstitute.org to schedule
Mornings – 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Afternoons – 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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
Call 207-259-5091 or email chaskell@downeastinstitute.org to schedule
Mornings – 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Afternoons – 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
