BOAT CAMP marine education in Newburyport MA aboard the Erica Lee

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BOAT CAMP Inc.

Building Ocean Awareness Through Children, Adults and Marine education Professionals

We're located on the waterfront in beautiful downtown Newburyport at 54 Merrimac Street. Call us at 978-463-2233 or email us here.
Our boathouse is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., seven days a week.

We're on the water several times a week. See what we're up to by visting our BOAT CAMP blog here....................

For Kids ages 9 and older

For Kids Ages 8 & 9 (must be 8 by September)

For K-12 Educators & Students

BOAT CAMP teacher workshops aboard the Erica Lee...here, doing a transsect of a barrier beach...

For Familes & Friends on F/V Erica Lee

Jopin our next family outing August 10 to he Isles of Shoals!

Your boats

Newburyport Whale Watch

Email to Kate & Rob Yeomans

Capt.'s Rob & Kate Yeomans
978-463-2233 (boathouse)
978-463-9425 (home)

The ERICA LEE departs from her dock at Hilton's Marina, near the Black Cow Tap & Grill,
at 54R Merrimac Street.

BOAT CAMP Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit corporation. Tax-deductible donations towards our summer fuel expenses most welcome!

Kid's BOAT CAMP aboard the F/V Erica Lee for kids ages 9 to 15 YES! This is the same great experience we've offered aboard the Erica Lee for the past 19 years. New this year is our Boathouse waterfront learning center! Cost is $425 per week. There will NOT be a fuel surcharge. July 7.... FULL July 14.... FULL July 21.... FULL July 28.... 6 spots OPEN! August 4.... FULL August 11....FULL You may call us at 978-463-2233 or email to reserve your week, and then follow up with a deposit. Kid's 2008 camp registration is available for download here.	August Professional Development workshop for K-12 educators aboard the F/V Erica Lee Why let the kids have all the fun? You're invited to join us afloat as we deeper our understanding of the natural history of our coastal waters... Field Marine Study of Coastal Ecosystems Four days--August 18-21 From aboard the Erica Lee, survey the ecosystems of the lower portion of the Merrimack River, coastal Plum Island and Ipswich Bay, the Isles of Shoals and Rockport’s Thacher Island. Cost: $625 for 67.5 PDPs or $775 for 3 graduate credits. Course may be audited for $525. Download a Field Marine Study registration form here. Help us spread the word with a summer flyer posted in your school!	We love our crew! Read all about Marissa in the Daily News here! Pictures from this week at BOAT CAMP!
NEW! BOAT CAMP by-the-sea for kids ages 2 to 7! Bring your youngest BOAT CAMPers to our waterfront learning center for "BOAT CAMP by-the-sea" Saturday mornings, Monday mornings and Monday afternoons through summer. Ages 2 to 4 Two sessions: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday June 23, June 30, July 7 and July 14 (FULL) Monday July 21, 28, August 4 & 11 (FULL!) Saturdays July 12, 19, 26 & August 2 Each week we'll explore the critters in our 110-gallon saltwater touch tank and celebrate a specific species, such as seaweeds, sea stars, rays and skates and crabs. Our mornings will include hands-on exploration, story time, arts and crafts and a snack. This is a great introduction to the tidepool flora and fauna found along our nearby beaches! Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Class size is limited to 8 kids. Cost: $48 per child. Ages 5 to 7 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday July 21, 28, August 4 & 11...FOUR spots left! Each week we'll explore the critters in our 110-gallon saltwater touch tank and celebrate a specific species, such as seaweeds, sea stars, rays and skates and crabs. Our afternoons will include hands-on exploration, story/multi-media exploration, arts and crafts and a snack. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the tidepool flora and fauna found along our nearby beaches! Adults are welcome and encouraged to attend with their child. Class size is limited to 8 kids. Cost: $ 48. Registration form here! Additional dates to be added this fall.
Water Planet Young Scientists aboard the harbor tour boat Yankee Clipper for kids ages 8 & 9 This is an excellent early introduction to the Merrimack River estuary. Two sessions: August 11 to 15 & August 18 to 22 8:30 a.m. to noon. We do still have plenty of room in both weeks! Cost is $245 per child (includes t-shirt). Download a registration form here!
Map to Erica Lee and The Boathouse Here	Visit our waterfront learning center! We're located inside the home of Newburyport Whale Watch at Hilton's Marina, 54R Merrimac St., Newburyport. (Right next door to Plum Island Coffee Roasters.) Our Boathouse features 750 square feet of fun! This includes a saltwater touch tank, multi-media presentation station for navigation software, fish printing, arts and crafts, chart navigation and more in a comfortable, heated activity center for your year-round use, snow, rain, 30-knots of wind... or shine! (No more wories about uncomfortable seas!) The Boathouse is open daily, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. 978-463-2233	Upcoming Events! August 10 Join us with your friends and family on a trip to the Isles of Shoals! September 28 Visit us during our Trails & Sails! event!