Inclusiveness: We believe that everyone deserves a chance to experience and enjoy the water, regardless of financial means or physical proximity to a harbor, and that increasing these opportunities for more citizens will strengthen our community. The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) exists to extend the possibility of that experience to everyone, providing access to the waterfront, both physically and conceptually, for all lifestyles and abilities, through our curriculum and Financial Assistance Program. BSSC will nurture a true sense of community in which the individual is respected and encouraged.
Personal Growth: The combination of excitement and responsibility experienced through wind and human powered boating allows students to truly test themselves as they venture outside of their comfort zones. Self confidence is earned through a structured curriculum that provides opportunities for taking on increasing levels of risk and responsibility under the guidance of experienced mentors. Camaraderie is built through working as members of a team to achieve a common goal. BSSC will foster personal empowerment by providing a welcoming and thrilling environment in which to learn.
Experiential Learning: Learning is enhanced when students can truly experience the subject, rather than reading about it in a book. The Boothbay Sea and Science Center connects sea and science through hands-on learning experiences that engage youth and enhance career opportunities while developing ocean literacy. BSSC will provide guidance and direction for educators seeking to improve their own curricula, lesson plans and programming. We will encourage good stewardship through responsible practices, environmental information and ecological programming that inspire students to become environmental stewards and socially responsible individuals.
From our parents
Everything is fantastic! We really appreciate this stellar program and thank you for providing such wonderful enrichment and a unique experience for the students. Eleanor has been anticipating this program for months- having the time of her life.
EB
Our child was super excited about the seaweed identification and that knowledge really presented when we kayaked out to spectacle island to camp and encountered many different types of seaweed. She loves the camp! Everything. One noticeable difference was that our child was able to identify the different types of seaweed on the coast and in the water while we went out kayaking.
LP
I value the balance between time on the water and the educational component adding to their overall respect/perspective. The Olympics were also a huge hit this year!! A great balance between skills, education and good old fashioned summer camp fun!
KW
My daughter enjoys BSSC very much. She likes swimming and especially science. She likes getting “jobs” on the boat. She really enjoyed this week’s movie about the 16 year old who sallied the world by herself.
KW
You were the best organized communicators of the three camps she went to last summer – thank you! She loved the data collecting and science portions, that felt really unique to your program.
KSL
BSSC’s thematic programming is one of its strongest components. All three of our campers (ages 5, 8, 13) were enthused by the topics and methods of exploration. They came home curious and eager to learn more ocean science related concepts.
LM
We loved the overnight on the Schooner Tyrone. Anytime this is a possibility, please make it available for the kids. It was such a wonderful opportunity. The highlight of the summer!
Inclusiveness: We believe that everyone deserves a chance to experience and enjoy the water, regardless of financial means or physical proximity to a harbor, and that increasing these opportunities for more citizens will strengthen our community. The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) exists to extend the possibility of that experience to everyone, providing access to the waterfront, both physically and conceptually, for all lifestyles and abilities, through our curriculum and Financial Assistance Program. BSSC will nurture a true sense of community in which the individual is respected and encouraged.