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, email us here.

For Kids ages 9 and older

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

For K-12 Educators & Students

Graduate credit from Salem State College, Dept. of Education.
Registration is now open for
spring and summer courses

For Familes & Friends on F/V Erica Lee

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.

The Erica Lee is in the water and we are getting ready for our first trip, May 4th!

	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! We do still have room in most weeks. 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.
	Kid's Afterschool program aboard the F/V Erica Lee starts May 15th Join us on Thursdays afternoons starting May 15 from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. for a fun on the water! You may join us for all six afternoons, or drop-in as time allows. The cost is just $25 per session. Parenst are welcome to attend with their child (aged 9 or older) for free. Download a registration form here.
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. Two sessions: August 11 to 15 or August 18 to 22 8:30 a.m. to noon. Cost is $245 per child (includes t-shirt). Download a registration form here!
Map to Erica Lee and The Boathouse Here	Visit our new 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!) Spring hours: Mon., Wed., & Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tues. Thurs & Saturdays 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 978-463-2233

May EVENTS! touchtank

MAY 4

K-12 teachers welcome!

Survey of the Merrimack River Estuary Class begins

We have 6 spots still open--sign up now!

MAY 9

OPEN HOUSE!

Join us at our new Boathouse from 6 to 9 p.m. as Newburyport opens its doors a little later in the evening during Spring invitation nights.

Meet NHS artist Jess Carey and see her sea mural!

May 15

Kids' Afterschool Program begins.

Why wait 'til summer? Join us on the water in May! Parents welcome at no additional charge

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May 26

Family & Friends welcome aboard the Erica Lee for a

Spring Merrimack River & Ipswich Bay BOAT CAMP day