Summer Field Studies is a day camp program designed for young people entering first through twelfth grades. Participants explore, play, and learn through a variety of hands-on, minds-on activities to increase their awareness and appreciation of the natural environment. Learning in small groups of 10-12 lets us foster an atmosphere of community and cooperation. The staff encourages a sense of belonging and sensitivity toward our environment, as participants make new friends and explore beautiful natural areas. Groups are led by qualified environmental educators. The leadership, experience, and knowledge of the staff create a safe, fun, and caring learning environment.

PROGRAM SESSIONS

First and second graders can explore and discover local ecology in four and five day sessions on College of the Atlantic's beautiful shore-front campus. Third through twelfth graders travel in 12-passenger vans to a variety of field sites on and around Mount Desert Island. Two-week sessions meet Monday through Friday the first week and Monday through Thursday the second week. The camp day runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — extended care is available. Please see specific session descriptions for schedules.

Students Entering Grades 1 & 2 in the Fall
June 29-July 3: Nature's Neighborhoods
July 6-July 9: Sense of Wonder
July 13-July 17: Nature's Neighborhoods
July 20-July 23: Sense of Wonder
July 27-July 31: Nature's Neighborhoods
Aug 3-Aug 6: Sense of Wonder
Aug 10-Aug 14: Nature's Neighborhoods
Aug 17-Aug 20: Sense of Wonder

Students Entering Grades 3 & 4 in the Fall
June 29-July 3: Wild Water Exploration
July 6-July 9: Wild Water Exploration
July 13-July 17: Amazing Animals
July 20-July 23: Amazing Animals
July 27-July 31: Incredible Insects
Aug 3-Aug 6: Extreme Habitats
Aug 10-Aug 14: Island Explorers
Aug 17-Aug 20: Island Explorers

Students Entering Grades 5 & 6 in the Fall
June 29-July 3: Marine Adventures
July 6-July 9: Marine Adventures
July 13-July 17: Survival Skills and Primitive Art
July 20-July 23: Survival Skills and Primitive Art
July 27-July 31: NX Marks the Spot
Aug 3-Aug 6: Nature's Restaurant
Aug 10-Aug 14: Inspired by Nature
Aug 17-Aug 20: Inspired by Nature

Students Entering Grades 7*–9 in the Fall
July 13-July 17: Canoes and Conservation
July 20-July 23: Canoes and Conservation
Aug 3-Aug 6: Wild Night Life
Aug 10-Aug 14: Into the Wilderness
Aug 17-Aug 20: Best of 2009!

Students Entering Grades 10–12 in the Fall
July 27-July 31: Teen Leadership

*7th graders are invited to join grades 5 & 6 when sessions for grades 7–9 are not being offered

FEE SCHEDULE

Residents are those participants who live year-round in Hancock or Penobscot Counties.
Please also see specific session descriptions for cost information.

Four-day session: $150 Residents / $170 Non-Residents
Five-day session: $180 Residents / $210 Non-Residents
Two-week session: $325 Residents / $365 Non-Residents
Teen Leadership session: $150 Residents / $170 Non-Residents

TUITION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE

If you would like to receive assistance, please download and complete a tuition assistance form with your registration. All submitted materials will be confidentially reviewed by the Tuition Assistance Committee. Awards of 10-75% of tuition are awarded based on need to families who reside year round in the greater Hancock county area. If assistance is insufficient, you may reclaim your deposit.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations received up to two weeks prior to the session will receive a refund minus the deposit fee. Registrations canceled less than two weeks before the course can only be refunded (minus the deposit fee) if we fill your space. Sessions must have a minimum of 6 program participants in order to run. If we cancel a session due to under enrollment, a full refund, including deposit, will be given.

BEFORE AND AFTER CARE

We are once again offering care from 7:30–9 a.m. and 3–5:30 p.m. This on-campus, supervised care will give children a chance to warm up to the day and to have quiet and rejuvenating opportunities in the afternoon.

Before-Camp Care: $6/day, After-Camp Care: $9/day