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College of the Atlantic is located in Bar Harbor on beautiful Mount Desert Island, Maine. The college's 35 waterfront acres overlook the ocean and are adjacent to Acadia National Park. The village of Bar Harbor is within walking distance of the campus and offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants and night spots, as well as art shows, evening concerts, and numerous other summer activities.
FAMILY NATURE CAMP AT A GLANCE:
- Summer 2008 - Five sessions: June 22-28; July 6-12; July 13-19, **July 20-26, **July 27-August 2 (4th and 5th weeks are booked)
- Suitable for children age 5 and older
- Free time for your family to choose self-guided hikes, walks, tours and activities
- Experienced staff help you plan activities for your family
- Per person price includes room, meals, field trips and 3 boat trips
- Optional kayak and bike tours are available for an additional fee.
- Free bus service from campus to Acadia National Park and other area locations
- Transportation provided for most field trips
- Sunday afternoon arrival; Field trips begin Monday and end Friday
- Saturday morning checkout
- All activities are intended for the whole family. Childcare services are not provided.
PARTICIPANTS COSTS: Family Nature Camp fees include field trips, 3 boat trips, housing and meals. Optional kayak and bike tours are not included in the fee. Rates are $800 for participants 16 years old and older and $400 for children 15 years old and under. The recommended minimum age for children is five years. Contact Jean Sylvia (800-597-9500) if you wish to bring younger children.
OPTIONAL KAYAK TOUR: Many participants enjoy exploring the shores of Mount Desert Island from a kayak. Fitness Adventures, a local vendor operating from our waterfront campus, provides equipment and guide service to Family Nature Camp participants. To receive information or reserve space on one of the daily kayak trips (2-1/2 or 6 hour) contact Leslie Becker at Fitness Adventures: email, associatti@aol.com / phone 540-797-0477.
Reservations for a kayak tour must be made at least 90 days before your arrival on campus.
BICYCLING ACADIA NATIONAL PARK (not included in program fees): Bikes can be rented nearby for half day or all day at the Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop 288-3886 (www.barharborbike.com).
ACCOMMODATIONS: Parents and children share one or two rooms depending on the size of the family and are housed in suites with up to five other families. Families bring their own bed linens and towels. Twin beds, pillows, and blankets are provided. All bathrooms are shared. Participants are required to participate in campus housing and meal program services.
MEALS: Weekly meal service provides 16 meals beginning with dinner Sunday evening and ending with Friday night's dinner.
RESERVATION AND FEES: Reservation forms are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. A $20 application processing fee should accompany your reservation form. A non-refundable $500 deposit is due 30 days after confirmation of your reservation. Payment of the final balance is due 90 days prior to arrival.
Send applications and payments to: Summer Programs Office, COA, 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Participants may also register online. For more information, email Jean Sylvia in the Summer Programs office, summer@coa.edu or call 800-597-9500.
REFUND POLICY: Refunds will be considered in the event of documented health or family emergencies.
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Contact Information:
College of the Atlantic Summer Programs
Attn: Jean Sylvia
105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Phone: 800-597-9500
Fax: 207-288-3780
e-mail: summer@coa.edu
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