Contribute
Your generosity - whether it be by becoming a member or contributing at one of our Annual Giving Society levels (see below for levels), donating to the Annual Fund, or sponsoring a special program or exhibit - is a vital part of what makes the Seacoast Science Center the thriving community resource that it is today.
Because of our members and supporters we are able to offer affordable high-quality educational experiences that bring people of all ages closer to nature and create a stewardship ethic toward our environment.
Please make a gift today. Be a part of our mission.
| MEMBERSHIP & SUPPORT LEVELS AND BENEFITS | |||||||
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| Membership Levels | Annual Giving Societies | ||||||
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Individual $30 |
Family $60 |
Family Plus $100 |
Merrimack $300-749 |
Piscataqua $750-1,999 |
Gulf of Maine $2,000-4,999 |
World Oceans $5,000+ |
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| Free admission to SSC and OPSP for each card holder and their children or grandchildren under 18 | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Award-winning newsletter, Seacoast Sun | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Members-only winter hours | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Half-price Music-by-the-Sea concert tickets | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Personalized member cards | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 10% discount in Nature Store | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Discount on programs | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
| Cardholders entitled to bring one guest at no charge | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||
| 4 free tickets to Music-by-the-Sea concert series | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||
| Email announcements and nature notes | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | ||
| Advance summer camp notification | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||
| 6 free guest passes to SSC | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||
| School field trip for number of students noted | 25 | 50 | 75 | 75 | |||
| Invitation to annual appreciation event | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||
| Quarterly president’s letter | √ | √ | √ | √ | |||
| Private exhibit tours | √ | √ | √ | ||||
| Reserved parking at special events | √ | √ | |||||
| Special gatherings and previews | √ | √ | |||||
| Complimentary family membership | √ | √ | |||||
| Nature Store gift basket | √ | ||||||
| Free admission for all guests | √ | ||||||
Annual Fund
Your gift to the Seacoast Science Center's Annual Fund provides the critical foundation that makes our programs, exhibits and outreach possible. The Annual Fund supports the general operating costs that are essential to any small business; things like building maintenance and repair, electricity and plumbing. Giving to the Annual Fund allows the Seacoast Science Center to use your donation wherever it is most needed.
Restricted Annual Funds:
Camp Fund
Provides financial support for children attending our day camps and support for our camp programs.
Tot Fund
Provides financial support for children attending our Pre-K programs and support for our Pre-K programs.
Exhibit Fund
Supports the maintenance of exhibits and the care and feeding of animals.
School Program Fund
Provides financial support for schools and organizations that would otherwise be unable to afford a Center program.
Professional Development Fund
Provides financial support for Center staff for training and education.
Seacoast Science Center Endowment
Ensures future operating funds through principal investment.
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