Canoes, Cattails and Conservation

Ever wonder how and why many of our scenic vistas and natural wonders on MDI came to be protected? Paddle the waterways and wetlands of MDI, while learning about the formation of Acadia National Park, the history of the conservation movement, and Acadia natural history through activities, interviews, games, and many adventures.

June 27 – July 8
2-week session: $370 Residents / $400 Non-Residents

Mount Desert Mountaintops

Summit some of the most picturesque peaks on the island while gaining a new perspective on the landscapes and bodies of water below. Swim in a high elevation pond and investigate some of the hardy flora and fauna that make their home in the unique environment of the alpine zone. Plenty of games, art and exploration along the trail!

July 11 – July 22
2-week session: $370 Residents / $400 Non-Residents

Farm to Fork: Food Systems Fun at Beech Hill Farm & Beyond

To Beech Hill Farm we go! Get your hands dirty in the ground, harvest seasonal veggies, prepare farm-fresh lunches, and quack with the ducks, while getting a glimpse of our local food system through fun days spent at Beech Hill and other island farms. Learn about the natural history of many edible crops, play games, make vegetable art, enjoy a refreshing swim, and plant a seed of wonder this summer exploring how your food goes from farm to fork.

July 25 – July 28
4-day session: $175 Residents / $210 Non-Residents

night visions

Trek out into the dusk and discover which MDI creatures are nocturnal, diurnal and crepuscular. Many animals change their activities in the evening hours or hide under the cover of darkness. Watch a beaver search for food, call in owls, listen for loons and catch amphibians. Celebrate the celestial wonders of the night sky by peering through telescopes at the summer stars and planets, or witness the moonlit water sparkling with bioluminescent dinoflagellates while canoeing. Finish out the week by experiencing the sunset and sunrise during an overnight camping trip.

August 1 – August 5
5-day session: $210 Residents / $245 Non-Residents

Science of the sun

Build solar ovens, create solar prints and look at sunspots through a filtered telescope. Soak up the vitamin D while exploring the wonders of photosynthesis and how the sun drives the weather and many of our human patterns. This session will surely brighten up your summer with many projects, experiments and outdoor adventures!

August 8 – August 18
2-week session: $370 Residents / $400 Non-Residents