Activities for our youngest campers take place on College of the Atlantic's ocean front campus. The gardens, wooded spots, shoreline, and museum all provide great resources for exploring.

Mysteries of the Micro World

Open your eyes, ears and imagination to the magical micro wonders of the natural world. Catch insects and intertidal creatures and set-up terrariums and aquariums. Learn how to walk like a squirrel, make a web like a spider and find food like a bat. Each day will be themed around a certain habitat, animal or plant, so dive in and deepen your understanding of the world around you. Enjoy stories, games, crafts and songs too!

June 27 – July 1
July 25 – July 28
5-day sessions: $210 Residents / $245 Non-Residents

Seeds to sprouts

What does it take to make a garden grow? Roll up your sleeves, grab a trowel, and come learn about the magic that happens when you combine seeds, sun, soil, water, worms, and a little love. Plant seeds, harvest colorful veggies and observe the interesting insects that help the SFS garden grow. Create beautiful portable gardens, fairy houses and artwork; make tasty recipes, sing songs, play games, and explore the forest, fields and shore!

July 5 – July 8
August 1 – August 5
4-day session: $175 Residents / $210 Non-Residents

food chain frenzy

Adventure through the forest, fields and shoreline to discover the wonders of the food chain. From insects under logs, birds overhead, to mice in the field—learn about the food chain through games, costume, art, and song. While observing and identifying the plants and animals in each habitat you visit, develop an understanding of how each species fits into the interconnected web of the natural world!

July 11 – July 15
August 8 – August 12
5-day session: $210 Residents / $245 Non-Residents

Seashells at the Seashore

Bring your bathing suit and binoculars to explore what critters and treasures you may find along our rocky shore. Learn about the world beneath the waves through stories, projects, games and songs. Make works of art with seaweed and seashells and find creatures amidst the pools of the intertidal, while having fun in the sun, enjoying our beautiful coastline!

July 18 – July 22
August 15 – August 18
4-day session: $175 Residents / $210 Non-Residents