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
Amazing Adaptations
**August 12 - August 16 Sold Out!
Why do turtles have shells? Why do bats only come out at night? Investigate your favorite animal species and how they evolved during this week of adaptation adventures. We observe plants and animals up close using collection nets, preserve leaves and flowers with plant presses, and tend to the animals in the Natural Science Museum. Examine the obvious and not-so-obvious adaptations that help these living organisms survive using binoculars, magnifying lenses, and other scientific investigation tools. Put your knowledge and own adaptations to the test playing games, engineering designs, and solving mysteries. Each session will have unique activities 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.
Exploring Art in Ecosystems
August 19 - August 23 Sold Out!
Come and join us as we investigate Nantucket's ecosystems and the interdependence of plants and animals through nature inspired art projects. This week focuses on our love of science and outdoor adventure with artistic expression. We will incorporate our daily explorations, investigations, and observations with art projects such as painting, sculpture, collage, drawing, and more. Each session will have unique activities 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.
Underwater Explorations
What better way to experience Nantucket than underwater? Nantucket is known for its ocean, harbor, beach, and dune ecosystems! We’ll explore these aquatic and coastal systems, and the animals that live there, through such activities as seining, dip netting, and beach combing. A snorkeling trip and a visit to the MMA's Aquarium are also included in this week of wet, watery fun! Each session will have unique activities determined by the summer instructors.
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 safe environmental conditions.
This is a full day program meeting from 8:50am-3pm.
Cost per participant: $595 per week
*Prorated week, Independence Day Holiday observance.
Trash to Treasure
Come on an up-cycling adventure with the MMA and learn how to transform our trash into useful and creative objects! We’ll explore a variety of the island's diverse habitats and learn about the important resources they provide for all living things. Through games and art projects, we will discover ways to protect these important habitats, reduce our waste, leave no trace, and repurpose old clothes, household materials, and found objects into cool creations. Each session will have unique activities determined by the summer instructors.
This is a full day program meeting from 8:50am-3pm.
Cost per participant: $595 per week
Island Explorers Reduced Rate
(Available to Year-Round Nantucket Students Only)
August 12 - August 16 Sold out!
August 19 - August 23 Sold out!
You will explore coastal and upland habitats in search of critters, play games, listen to stories, make crafts, and so much more!
This is a full day program meeting from 8:50am-3pm.
Cost per participant: $595 per week
Cost for Nantucket School Students: $445 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.