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Welcome Aboard: Important Information for Parents

Dear Parents:

We are thrilled that you have chosen to register your child(ren) in a Boothbay Sea and Science Center summer program!

To make things run as smoothly as possible, below please find information that will help you to complete the registration process. Also included is a list of items your child will need each day, parking information, and helpful links.

Medical Forms

There are four medical forms that must be completed no less than two (2) weeks before your child(ren)’s first day. They are:

The BSSC Medical Form (filled online in your Active Camps account).
A current vaccination record (get from your physician and then upload online in your Active Camps account).
COVID-19 vaccination record: Please note that your child(ren) will not be allowed to attend unless Proof of Vaccination Card is either scanned and uploaded to your child(ren)’s Active Camps account or mailed to BSSC, P.O. Box 332, East Boothbay, Maine 04544 by the deadline
A physical examination done within one (1) year of your child’s program start date (get from your physician and then upload online in your Active Camps account).

IMPORTANT!

We require your child to have full immunizations and vaccinations as recommended by the CDC. See our immunizations and vaccinations policy for more information.

Your child will not be allowed to attend unless all medical forms are complete.

Lunch

Every day please pack hearty morning and afternoon snacks and lunch for your child.

Friday Family Cookouts

Friday Family Cookouts are on hold until further notice.

Equipment and Supplies

It is very important that your child(ren) arrive every day at the Center on time and with the clothing and supplies they will need for a fun and safe experience. These are:

Mask (optional);
Bathing suit;
Towel;
Closed toed water shoes;
Closed toed shoes;
Full water bottle;
Change of clothes;
Lunch;
Snacks (2);
Sunscreen lotion (no spray please);
Lifejacket;
Hat.

Note: We ask that you write your child’s name on all items of clothing, backpacks, lunch containers, water bottle and lifejacket.

Offsite transportation schedule

Due to limited parking at our new home, youth requiring transportation attending summer programs will travel to and from 12 Carter Road in East Boothbay from an offsite location (more information to follow) on a van/bus provided by BSSC. Dropoff and pickup will be as assigned. Assignments will be made prior to your child’s first day in their program.

Helpful Links

Below are some links to information that you will find helpful during this process

From our families

BSSC is the ocean experience we hoped for
In the 2020 summer we’ll be sending our fourth child to BSSC – three of them will be there together at the same time! We’re from away, so our family’s time in Boothbay each summer is precious. BSSC is the exact ocean experience we hoped for our kids. The program integrates learning, hands-on experience and meaningful structure. The programs are modern and multidisciplinary but woven together to be complementary and well-designed across boating, science and sea. The instructors are experienced an… Read more

David EastwoodParent

We are looking forward to many more summers at BSSC
“One of the truly unique things about this program is how “at home” everyone seems to feel once you walk through the doors, from the staff to the parents to the campers themselves. I love chatting and catching up with staff and meeting other families during Friday barbecues, as well as hearing what the counselors do and study during the rest of the year. BSSC is such an easygoing, friendly environment – it’s a place my family feels totally comfortable and encouraged to ask questions and learn. W… Read more

Cara McDonoughParent

We love our time at BSSC
We absolutely love our time at Boothbay Sea and Science Camp. Not only does Gabriel enjoy learning so much about sailing, aquatic life and taking care of our oceans during the weeks he spends at camp, but these lessons from BSSC resonate with him all year long; he’s stopped on many beaches to pick up marine debris! I truly believe these experiences will affect him for a lifetime – he’s talked about working at BSSC when he’s older and has even talked about studying marine biology in college somed… Read more

Cara McDonoughParent

Our daughter absolutely loves BSSC
Our daughter absolutely loves BSSC. This will be her third year this summer. She loves to learn about the ocean and do crafts. She enjoys meeting new kids there and likes all the teachers. Our daughter comes home every night and talks about her whole day. This place has been the best place for summer for our child. We would recommend this place to young kids who enjoying learning about the ocean and doing sailing and the turnabout boats. Also BSSC having a family cookout at the camp is really aw… Read more

Jessica UphamParent

We come back every year for a reason!
My daughter and I love BSSC more and more every year! This will be her fourth summer and I am so happy that we have this incredible resource right here on our peninsula. First, if you are new to this program, you need to come down and see it for yourself. Meet the incredible staff and see how even the most introverted kid, can become a wiz on the water, and be confident in their skills. They might even be able to give a presentation on their findings and blow you away with their new discoveries.… Read more

Roxana BranchParent

We were greeted with open arms
BSSC was the first summer camp for our son. He was only 5 and typically apprehensive about new, unknown situations. On the first day, we were all greeted with open arms and enthusiastic coaches. Coach Heather and Pauline connected with David immediately and made him feel included. At the end of each day, Heather filled us in on how his day went, what they did and what was happening the following day. Each day got easier for him and by the end of his first week, he was excited for more.

Emily GoodwinParent