Nantucket Nature Bound Program

Ages 13 - 16

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 NNBP Themes


Join MMA for afternoons exploring Nantucket and building naturalist skills.

NLP is no longer a requirement for volunteering at the MMA Aquarium or Hinchman House Natural Science Museum

Coastal Resiliency and Nantucket Ecology

July 22 - July 26


An island 28 miles out to sea is bound to focus on coastal resiliency! Dive into activities and lessons focused on Nantucket's unique coastal habitats. Take on ocean themed art projects, practices naturalist skills, and explore trails like never before.   

In addition to participating in activities at the MMA Aquarium, Natural Science Museum, and outbound locations, this program offers you the opportunity to take part in rewarding projects that benefit our island and community.  


This is an afternoon program meeting from 1:15pm-4:15pm.

Cost per participant: $495 per week



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Marine and Terrestrial Ecology

*July 1 - July 5


During this program, you will explore the diverse marine and terrestrial ecosystems all around Nantucket. Study topics such as fish and invertebrate anatomy, physical oceanography, marine and terrestrial ecology, as well as animal classification and behaviors. Join us and learn while having fun snorkeling, seining, hiking, kayaking, beach combing, animal tracking, and more. Participants will build natural history knowledge and public speaking skills helpful for volunteering in museums, aquariums, or other natural science facilities. Additional opportunities may include fish and invertebrate dissections, fish printing, plankton collections, shell fishing, and more! 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. 


Themed lesson plans will be repeated throughout the summer. If registering for multiple sessions, it is recommended to sign up for different themes. 


This is an afternoon program meeting from 1:15pm-4:15pm.

Cost per participant: $495 per week


**Prorated week, Independence Day Holiday observance.

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Cross Island Habitat Hike

July 8 - July 12

August 5 - August 9


Salt marshes, beach dunes, and heathland habitat – oh my! Explore the 6 habitats on Nantucket Island in this hike through Nantucket’s cross-island trails. Traversing from Tom Nevers to Madaket Harbor over 5 afternoons, each day will have a different focus. With a naturalist notebook in hand, NLP participants will dive into orienteering skills, plant identification, “Leave No Trace” practices, and an experience to be remembered.  



This is an afternoon program meeting from 1:15pm-4:15pm.

Cost per participant: $495 per week



REGISTER: July 8-12 REGISTER: August 5-9

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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