We recommend that students not sign up for more than two sessions so we can provide these outdoor experiences to a broader group. However, if a child would like to attend additional sessions, we will happily place them on the waiting list and invite them to join us if space is available 30 days prior to the camp session.

Aquatic Odyssey

Splash around in the aquatic ecosystems of MDI while learning about the plants and animals on the aquatic ecosystems. Follow streams to unveil the water cycle, wade into freshwater ponds in search of young dragonflies and tadpoles, and hunt for crabs and sea urchins in the tide pools. Enjoy fun games, scavenger hunts and crafts too!

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

Edible Acadia

Explore local and wild foods on MDI by planting veggies in the SFS garden, harvesting wild edibles, and meeting local fishermen. Explore the delicate desires of your palate by making and trying a variety of delicious treats while finding out about how your body uses food so you can have fun. Swimming, hiking and games will round out the week.

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

Made in Maine

Forage for natural materials to make everything from the edible to the artistic! Harvest cedar bark and weave mini root baskets, forage for leaves to make tasty tea and make paper from recycled pulp. Learn some of the ways of the Wabenaki tribe as you explore native Maine craft and cooking. Days are complete with swimming, paddling, hiking and games!

July 18 – July 28
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.

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

Nature’s Dwellings

Build forts, nests and boroughs while learning about how animals make their own unique homes. Visit active and abandoned beaver lodges and see how humans and other animals use the materials of the natural world to build their dwellings. From beehives to bird houses—come explore and construct the structures creatures call home. Games, art and songs, too!

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