Wee Explorers

Ages 5 - 6

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

Animal Signs & The 5 Senses

*June 17 - June 21

July 15 - July 19

**August 12 - August 16 Sold Out!


Warm up your nature detective skills as we explore beaches, forests, fields, and more in search of animals and any evidence they've left behind. Use your own 5 senses to discover clues in the landscape and how animals use their senses to survive. This session will include games, hands-on lessons with experiments and art projects, free exploration time, and more. Each session will have unique activities determined by the summer instructors. 


This is a half day program meeting from 8:50am-1pm.

Cost per participant: $495 per week


*Prorated week, Juneteenth Holiday observance.

**Island Explorer Rate available to Nantucket Students Only.


WAITLIST Week 9

Investigation Station

June 24 - June 28

July 22 - July 26

**August 19 - August 23 Sold Out!


Energy and matter are all the chatter during this week of free exploration and hands-on physical science fun. Guided by questions of the day, we will discover the answers exploring many of the Earth’s surfaces including mudflats, sandy beaches, and forest floors. Also, prepare to get dirty making slime, building sand castle communities, and more. Each session will have unique activities determined by the summer instructors.  

This is a half day program meeting from 8:50am-1pm.

Cost per participant: $495 per week


**Island Explorer Rate available to Nantucket Students Only.


WAITLIST Week 10

Aware in the Wild

*July 1 - July 5

July 29 - August 2


Be aware in the wild, it’s best for survival! Travel around Nantucket's habitats in search of birds, bugs, trees, and leaves. Learn about the weird, wacky, and wonderful things that live all around us and what they need to survive. There will be a special spotting for snapping turtles and how we can protect them! We will learn about the plants and animals, play nature inspired games, and more. Each session will have unique activities determined by the summer instructors. 


This is a half day program meeting from 8:50am-1pm.

Cost per participant: $495 per week


*Prorated week, Independence Day Holiday observance.


Wacky Waves

July 8 - July 12

August 5 - August 9


You’ll have a swell time uncovering the mysteries of marine life and discovering how different species survive in an ever-changing world of waves. Explore Nantucket’s north shore beaches, conduct experiments, observe animal behaviors in their natural environment, and learn about the world of waves around us through crafts, games, and more. Each session will have unique activities that will be determined by the summer instructors. 


This is a half day program meeting from 8:50am-1pm.

Cost per participant: $495 per week


Island Explorers Reduced Rate

(Available to 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 half day program meeting from 8:50am-1pm.

Cost per participant: $495 per week

Cost for Nantucket School Students: $345 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.


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