2024 DISCOVERY CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN:
A Family Membership is required to register for our Discovery Camps.
Nantucket Island Families, use code 2024IFMDC to receive 50% discount on up to two full priced weeks with the purchase of one regular priced week. Discount cannot be used on already discounted weeks 9 or 10.
Weekly Camp Themes
Cosmic & Climate Connections
In celebration of Maria Mitchell’s legacy, we will investigate Earth, Ocean, Space with hands- on exploration of Nantucket. Explore how changes in our climate will impact plant and animal populations, food sources, and our coastline through games, hands-on experiments, and adventures into the island’s unique and rare ecosystems. Included is a trip to one of the MMA’s observatories, and a Moon Adventure Game focusing on how NASA’s research might one day allow habitation on the Moon! This program promises to be out of this world! Each session will have unique activities that will be determined by the summer instructors.
This is a full day program meeting from 8:50am-3pm.
Cost per participant: $595 per week
*Prorated week, Juneteenth Holiday observance.
**Island Explorer Rate Available to Nantucket Students Only.
Green Guardians
**August 12 - August 16 Sold out!
Do you have what it takes to be a Green Guardian of Nantucket? Explore this beautiful island as you investigate what it takes to protect our environment. Uncover the 5 R’s of recycling - refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, recycle – and apply these to everyday practices! As environmental stewards, join us in beach cleanups, “Leave No Trace” lessons, compost creation, and more. Other activities include kayaking, hiking, seining, and exploration. Each session will have unique activities that will be determined by the summer instructors.
This is a full day program meeting from 8:50am-3pm.
Cost per participant: $595 per week
**Island Explorer Rate Available to Nantucket Students Only.
Wandering in the Wilderness
Pack your backpacks and get excited to explore in this survival-themed week as we uncover how organisms survive on an island 28-miles out to sea. Enter forests to build forts for shelter, observe animal adaptations, and hike at Sanford Farm or explore Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. All while exploring and learning to orienteer with trail maps, compasses, the sun, and more. Each camper will leave the week with their very own first- aid survival kit for more trail exploration.
This is a full day program meeting from 8:50am-3pm.
Cost per participant: $595 per week
*Prorated week, Independence Day Holiday observance.
Marine Biology Boot Camp
Have you ever wanted to be a marine biologist? Join us as we learn about our oceans from the plankton to the sharks and everything in between! Come and study invertebrate and fish anatomy through dissections, firsthand observations, and a visit to the MMA Aquarium. We will also adventure around the island by land and sea. Adventures may include snorkeling around the island to find local marine species, kayaking to learn about physical oceanography, and exploring coastal ecosystems along Nantucket’s incredible shorelines!
Per state regulations participants must demonstrate strong swimming ability to participate in swimming and snorkeling activities or they will be required to wear a life jacket.
Please note: Swimming, snorkeling and other water immersion activities in this session are contingent upon state regulations and safe weather conditions.
This is a full day program meeting from 8:50am-3pm.
Cost per participant: $595 per week
Island Explorers Rate
(Available to Year-Round Nantucket Students Only)
August 12 - August 16 – Theme: Green Guardians Sold out!
August 19 - August 23 – Theme: Cosmic and Climate Connections
You will explore coastal and upland habitats in search of critters, listen to stories, make crafts, and so much more with the themes listed above!
This is a full day program meeting from 8:50am-3pm.
Cost per participant: $350 per week
Registration Information
***PLEASE REMEMBER***
Camper Health Records:
Once enrolled in Discovery Camp, your registered email will receive an invitation from our electronic health records portal - Camp Doc. To complete this profile, you will need to provide the following information:
- 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
- Physical and immunization records
Medical and medication forms are REQUIRED. Camper's profiles must be completed at least 2 weeks before your camper's registered session. Please Note: No child will be allowed to participate in our programs without our administration receiving ALL of the completed registration and medical information. MMA reserves the right to cancel – without refund – any camper’s spot if the information is not received two weeks before the session’s start date.
Camp Session Details:
- Session Details will be shared the Wednesday before your camper's session begins, you will also receive a detailed email that includes drop off and pick up details, an agenda for the week with locations, activities and what to bring. Since our instructors plan their lessons the week prior to the session it is not possible to send this information sooner.