FALL I AFTER-SCHOOL DISCOVERY

Grades K - 5 | September 16 - October 23


Join the Maria Mitchell Association this fall for our Fall I 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 I SERIES DATES:


Tuesdays - 6 Week Series

Sept. 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21


Wednesdays - 4 Week Series

Sept. 17, 24*; Oct. 1, 8, 15,  22*


*Wednesday,  September 24 and October 22 are NPS Early Release Days. REGISTER under NPS Early Release Days Option


Thursdays - 6 Week Series

Sept. 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23


$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 NOW

FALL II AFTER-SCHOOL SERIES

Grades K - 5 | September 16 - October 23


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 - 4 Week Series

Oct 28; Nov 18; Dec 2, 9


Wednesdays - 4 Week Series

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


*Wednesday,  December 3 and 10 are NPS Early Release Days. REGISTER under NPS Early Release Days Option


Thursdays - 6 Week Series

Oct 30; Nov 6, 13, 20; Dec 4, 11


No sessions during Thanksgiving Week

Nov 25 - 28


$350 per participant for the full 6-week series


$25 per individual session


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

REGISTER NOW

WINTER I AFTER-SCHOOL SERIES

Grades K - 5 | January 13 - February 19


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.

WINTER I SERIES DATES:


Tuesdays - 6 Week Series

Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17


Wednesdays - 4 Week Series

Jan. 14*, 21, 28; Feb 4, Feb 11*


*Wednesday,  Jan. 14 & Feb. 11 are NPS Early Release Days. REGISTER under NPS Early Release Days Option


Thursdays - 6 Week Series

Jan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19


$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

WINTER II AFTER-SCHOOL SERIES

Grades K - 5 | March 3 - March 26


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.

WINTER II SERIES DATES:


Tuesdays - 4 Week Series

Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24


Wednesdays - 3 Week Series

March 4, 11*,18, 25


*Wednesday,  March 11 is a NPS Early Release Days. REGISTER under NPS Early Release Days Option


Thursdays - 4 Week Series

Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26


$275 per participant for the full 6-week series


$25 per individual session


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

REGISTER

SPRING AFTER-SCHOOL SERIES

Grades K - 5 | March 31 - May 7


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.

SPRING SERIES DATES:


Tuesdays - 5 Week Series

Mar. 31; Apr. 7, 14, 28; May 5, 


Wednesdays - 3 Week Series

April 1, 8*,15, 29, May 6*


*Wednesday,  April 8 and May 6 are NPS Early Release Days. REGISTER under NPS Early Release Days Option


Thursdays - 4 Week Series

Apr. 2, 9, 16, 30; May 7


$275 per participant for the full 6-week series


$25 per individual session


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

REGISTER

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: wevans@mariamitchell.org


DATES - EARLY RELEASE DAYS:


September 24

12pm - 3pm


October 22

12pm - 3pm


December 3

12pm - 3pm


December 10

12pm - 3pm


January 14

12pm - 3pm


February 11

12pm - 3pm


March 11

12pm - 3pm

April 8

12pm - 3pm


May 6

12pm - 3pm

WAITLISTS

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.

FEARLESS FORESTERS

Grades K - 5


On November 4, 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!


Generously Funded by the Adam Bloom Scholarship Fund

Tuesday, November 4

9am - 2pm

Cost: $50


Members receive 20% off


Drop off at MMA Hinchman House Garden


Contact: wevans@mariamitchell.org

REGISTER NOW