College of the Atlantic's 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. Our staff are qualified environmental educators whose leadership, experience, and knowledge create a safe, fun, caring, and rich learning atmosphere. While making new friends and visiting beautiful areas, SFS participants develop both an understanding and a sensitivity toward the natural world around them.

2010 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 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.

Link on age groups below to see specific session descriptions, including some unique schedules and activities.

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

July 12 - July 16: Teen Leadership

FEE SCHEDULE

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

Four-day session: $160 Residents / $190 Non-Residents
Five-day session: $190 Residents / $220 Non-Residents
Two-week session: $335 Residents / $365 Non-Residents
Teen Leadership session: $160 Residents / $190 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. Tuition assistance of 10-75% are given 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 session can only be refunded (minus the deposit fee) if your space is filled by another participant. 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 extended 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 quietly wind down after an action-packed day of camp.

Before-Camp Care: $8/day, After-Camp Care: $10/day