FALL II AFTER-SCHOOL SERIES

Grades K - 5 | October 27 - December 10


Join the Maria Mitchell Association this fall for our Fall II After-School Series, designed for students in Grades K–5. Each day of the week offers a unique set of nature-based activities, crafts, and adventures as we explore Nantucket Island together!


This day-specific program includes transportation from local schools:

  • Nantucket Elementary School & Intermediate School – pickup at 2:30 PM
  • Nantucket Lighthouse School – pickup at 2:50 PM
  • Nantucket New School – pickup at 3:00 PM


With parent/guardian permission, participants will be transported to the Hinchman House Natural Science Museum or an off-site field location. While school may be out, the curiosity continues!


Pick-up is at 5:00 PM sharp at the Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk Street.

FALL II SERIES DATES:


Tuesdays - 5 Week Series

Oct 27; Nov 10, 17; Dec 1, 8


*November 3 is a no-school day. You can register for our Fearless Foresters drop-off program.

Wednesdays - 3 Week Series

Oct 28; Nov 4, 18; Dec 2*, 9*


*November 11 is a no-school day. You can register for our Fearless Foresters drop-off program; December 2, 9 are NPS Early Release Days. REGISTER under NPS Early Release Days Option


Thursdays - 6 Week Series

Oct 29; Nov 5, 12, 19; Dec 3, 10


No sessions during Thanksgiving Week

Nov 23 - 27


$400 per participant for the full 6-week series


$25 per individual session


MMA Members receive a 20% discount when signed into their account.

REGISTER HERE

FEARLESS FORESTERS

Grades K - 5


On November 3 and 11 , we are excited to offer a special, drop-off day program from 9am - 2pm on the no-school day for Nantucket Public School Students.


Participants will be dropped off at the MMA's Hinchman House Garden beginning at 8:45am and then depart for an outbound adventure. Pick up will be at 2pm at the Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk Street rear.


PROGRAM OPEN TO KINDERGARTEN - 5th GRADE!


Tuesday, November 3

Wednesday, November 11

9am - 2pm

Cost: $50


Members receive 20% off


Drop off at MMA Hinchman House Garden


Contact: Cara Perry

NOV. 3 REGISTRATION NOV. 11 REGISTRATION

NPS EARLY RELEASE DAYS

Grades K - 5


The Maria Mitchell Association is excited to offer free early release day programming for Nantucket Public School students in Grades K–5! Pre-registration is required (registration opens one week prior to the program) and spaces are limited.


Students will be picked up from NES and NIS at 12:00 PM and brought to the Hinchman House Natural Science Museum or an outbound field location for an afternoon of fun, nature-based activities and science exploration. Pick-up is at 3:00 PM at the museum (7 Milk Street).


Contact: jgurley@mariamitchell.org

EARLY RELEASE DAYS FALL 2026:

Registration Opens One Week Prior

Click the Date to Register


September 23

12pm - 3pm


October 21

12pm - 3pm


December 2

12pm - 3pm


December 9

12pm - 3pm

Registration Information

***PLEASE REMEMBER***


You must have an active membership at the time of purchase, and be SIGNED IN to receive the 20%-membership discount. If you need to join or renew, please purchase your membership first. You must be logged into your account to receive the discount. If you pay without the discount showing, or are requesting other discounts, please do so prior to registering for the program. We cannot guarantee retro-active discounts.

 

The Medical Release & Pick Up Permission Form is now filled out after the registration process through our CampDoc, electronic health records system.


Before registering make sure you have:


  • Phone number for your child’s doctor
  • Health insurance details
  • Emergency contacts and phone numbers
  • Names and contact info for people on your child’s pick-up list
  • Medication details if applicable

 

You will be notified of the required physical and immunization records during the registration process and will receive these details prior to beginning the program.