Harbor Discoveries Camp

Thank you to all who joined Harbor Discoveries for summer 2009. You helped to make this year a great success! We look forward to you and your friends joining us once again next summer.

Harbor Discoveries is an interactive marine and environmental science program that incorporates traditional camp activities. Programs include behind–the-scenes activities in Aquarium galleries, excursions to Boston Harbor Islands, daily field trips to North and South Shore habitats, and an overnight experience. Nature serves as our outdoor classroom as we travel to explore aquatic environments. For more information about Harbor Discoveries Camp, please see Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

General Information

Please read about the camp's background and philosophy.
The camp runs weekdays July 6 through August 21, 2009. Each program runs for one week.
Campers must be entering grades 4-9 in the fall of 2009 to attend.
Cost per session: Junior Programs and Senior Programs cost $600 for Aquarium members and $650 for non-members. Advanced Programs cost $675 for members and $725 for non-members ($1350 / $1400 for special two-week sessions). See our camp pricing and payment policies for more information.
Registration for members begins January 5, 2009. General registration begins February 2, 2009. Please call Central Reservations at 617-973-5206. All registration is done over the phone.
Meals and snacks for most programs are provided. See what to bring and what to leave at home for more information.
Junior and Advanced campers must meet the camp swim requirements.
The camp is located at Central Wharf. Please read our parking, drop-off and pick-up policies.
Scholarships for campers are sometimes available. Find out how you can support this scholarship program with our Future Leaders for a Blue Planet program.
The camp open house for registered campers is a useful orientation session.
Is your child too old to go to camp? The World of Water program may be the answer (Grades 9 and 10).
Going into 10th, 11th, or 12th grade? Have you been a Harbor Discoveries Camper, or done WOW before? Then you’re eligible to apply for a Counselor in Training (CIT) position! Please call or email the Camp office (617-973-0250 / harbordiscoveries@neaq.org) to receive an application.

Camps by Age Level

Junior Programs (Entering Grades 4-5)

Day camp with a Thursday night overnight component. Camp is held Monday - Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m and from Thursday at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. No extended hours available.

Senior Programs (Entering Grades 6-7)

Day camp with a Thursday night overnight component. Camp is held Monday - Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m and from Thursday at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. No extended hours available.

Advanced Programs (Entering Grades 8-9)

One-week programs are comprised of a day camp with a Thursday night overnight camping trip. Camp is held Monday - Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m and from Thursday at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Two-week programs feature a one-week camping trip. See individual program details for more information. No extended hours available.

More Information

Deadlines

Registration begins January 5, 2009 for members and February 2, 2009 for the general public. All registration is done by phone at 617-973-5206.

Contact Information

For general information please call the camp office at 617-973-0250 or 617-973-0253, or email at harbordiscoveries@neaq.org. Ask for the Camp Coordinator or e-mail dbadger@neaq.org or hdeschenes@neaq.org.

Harbor Discoveries camp complies with regulations of Massachusetts Department of Public Health and is licensed by the board of health.