2025 DISCOVERY CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN
A Family, Year-Round Island Family Membership, or higher is required to register for our Discovery Camps.
Nantucket Nature Bound Camp Themes
Marine and Terrestrial Ecology
This is an afternoon program meeting from 1:15-4:15pm
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!
Please note: Participants must demonstrate strong swimming ability in order to snorkel.
Cost per Participant: $665
*Camp will not be held on Friday, July 4th and price will be prorated
Coastal Resiliency and Nantucket Ecology
This is an afternoon program meeting from 1:15-4:15pm
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.
Cost per Participant: $665
Cross Island Habitat Hike
This is an afternoon program meeting from 1:15-4:15pm
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.
Cost per Participant: $665
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.