Stewards Summer Camp
Registration opens at 9am on January 15th for members; February 1 for non-members.
- Grades 6-8 – FULL
- The exact times of field trips vary, and will be determined and communicated well in advance.
- Transportation for most trips is provided; exceptions are noted.
- Cost varies per session; please see below
You must have a 6 Star or Family Membership valid through your chosen camp dates to take advantage of the member rate.
To reach the Camp Director while camp is in session, please call 603-812-9425.
About Stewards
Stewards spend the day immersed in nature, learning about complex ecosystems, as well as how humans interact with and impact them. The goal of this program is to teach campers how to become responsible stewards of the natural environment through hands-on learning, interesting projects and engaging, productive outdoor activities.
Sessions
SESSION A Eco-Trips I
- Date: June 26-30
- Cost by the day: $75 members, $85 non-member
- Cost for the week: $375 members, $425 non-members
Monday, June 26: Visit to UNH Marine Site and/or Aquaculture Site
Tuesday, June 27: Explore Fort Foster and Wood Island Lifesaving Station, with tide pool investigation Kittery, ME
Wednesday, June 28: Whale Watch Wednesday, Granite State Whale Watch, Rye Harbor, NH.
Meet at Rye Harbor. Time: 8am drop-off, 1pm pick-up
Thursday, June 29: Appledore Island, Isles of Shoals, UNH Coastal Lab. Drop off and pick up Rye Harbor, exact times TBD
Friday, June 30: Perkins Cove Lobster Boat Tour and Marginal Way Tide Pooling, Ogunquit, ME
SESSION B, Eco-Trips II
- Date: July 10-14
- Cost by the day: $75 members, $85 non-member
- Cost for the week: $375 members, $425 non-members
Monday, July 10: Visit to UNH Marine Site and/or Aquaculture Site
Tuesday, July 11: Exploration of Wells National Estuarine Reserve with lab tour, Wells, ME
Wednesday, July 12: Whale Watch Wednesday, Granite State Whale Watch, Rye Harbor, NH
Meet at Rye Harbor. Time: 8am drop-off, 1pm pick-up
Thursday, July 13: Mt. Major Hike, Alton, NH
Friday, July 14: Parker River Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, MA with an Ecology Program with Audubon
SESSION C Coastal Kayaking
- Date: July 17-21
- Cost by the day: $75 members, $85 non-member
- Cost for the week: $375 members, $425 non-members
Come paddle NH’s coastal waters with us as we investigate the flora and fauna in and around our estuarine waters. Monday and Tuesday are suitable for new or less experienced paddlers, while Wednesday through Friday will be geared for campers with more kayaking experience. All equipment will be provided.
SESSION D Coastal Investigations with the Gundalow Company
- Date: July 24-28
- By the week only: $375 members, $425 non-members
SSC campers will join campers from the Gundalow Company and spend three days exploring the tide pools and sandy beach of Odiorne Point State Park, and two days at Creek Farm, with trips aboard the Gundalow, PISCATAQUA. Campers will explore topics including invasive species, plankton sampling, water quality and oyster restoration, and enjoy other hands-on activities. Drop off and pick up times may vary this week.
SESSION E Eco-Sport Week
- Date: August 7-11
- By the week only: $375 members, $425 non-members
This week we will combine ecological beach investigations and stewardship activities including invasive species monitoring, water quality testing, plankton sampling, and beach clean-ups with fun sporty activities such as surfing, stand up paddle-boarding and snorkeling! All equipment and lessons will be provided.
SESSION F Eco-Trips III
- Date: August 14-18
- Cost by the day: $75 members, $85 non-member
- Cost for the week: $375 members, $425 non-members
Monday, August 14: Kayaking tour of Little Harbor, Odiorne Boat Launch, Rye, NH
Tuesday, August 15: Mt. Agamenticus Hike and visit to Center for Wildlife, York, ME
Wednesday, August 16: Whale Watch Wednesday, Granite State Whale Watch, Rye Harbor, NH
Meet at Rye Harbor. Time: 8am drop-off, 1pm pick-up
Thursday, August 17: Perkins Cove Lobster Tour and Marginal Way walk, Ogunquit, ME
Friday, August 18: Visit to UNH Marine Site and/or Aquaculture Site
SESSION A, June 26-30: Eco-Trips I
Cost by the day: $75 members, $85 non-member
Cost for the week: $375 members, $425 non-members
Monday, June 26: Visit to UNH Marine Site and/or Aquaculture Site
Tuesday, June 27: Explore Fort Foster and Wood Island Lifesaving Station, with tide pool investigation Kittery, ME
Wednesday, June 28: Whale Watch Wednesday, Granite State Whale Watch, Rye Harbor, NH. Meet at Rye Harbor. Time: 8am drop-off, 1pm pick-up
Thursday, June 29: Perkins Cove Lobster Boat Tour and Marginal Way Tide Pooling, Ogunquit, ME
Friday, June 30: Star Island, Isles of Shoals. Drop off and pick up Rye Harbor, exact times TBD
SESSION B, July 10-14: Eco-Trips II
Cost by the day: $75 members, $85 non-member
Cost for the week: $375 members, $425 non-members
Monday, July 10: Visit to UNH Marine Site and/or Aquaculture Site
Tuesday, July 11: Exploration of Wells National Estuarine Reserve with lab tour, Wells, ME
Wednesday, July 12: Whale Watch Wednesday, Granite State Whale Watch, Rye Harbor, NH
Meet at Rye Harbor. Time: 8am drop-off, 1pm pick-up
Thursday, July 13: Mt. Major Hike, Alton, NH
Friday, July 14: Parker River Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, MA with an Ecology Program with Audubon
SESSION C, July 17-21: Coastal Kayaking
Cost by the day: $75 members, $85 non-member
Cost for the week: $375 members, $425 non-members
Come paddle NH’s coastal waters with us as we investigate the flora and fauna in and around our estuarine waters. Monday and Tuesday are suitable for new or less experienced paddlers, while Wednesday through Friday will be geared for campers with more kayaking experience. All equipment will be provided.
SESSION D, July 24-28: Coastal Investigations with the Gundalow Company
By the week only: $375 members, $425 non-members
SSC campers will join campers from the Gundalow Company and spend three days exploring the tide pools and sandy beach of Odiorne Point State Park, and two days at Creek Farm, with trips aboard the Gundalow, PISCATAQUA. Campers will explore topics including invasive species, plankton sampling, water quality and oyster restoration, and enjoy other hands-on activities. Drop off and pick up times may vary this week.
SESSION E, August 7-11: Eco-Sport Week
By the week only: $375 members, $425 non-members
This week we will combine ecological beach investigations and stewardship activities including invasive species monitoring, water quality testing, plankton sampling, and beach clean-ups with fun sporty activities such as surfing, stand up paddle-boarding and snorkeling! All equipment and lessons will be provided.
SESSION F, August 14-18: Eco-Trips III
Cost by the day: $75 members, $85 non-member
Cost for the week: $375 members, $425 non-members
Monday, August 14: Kayaking tour of Little Harbor, Odiorne Boat Launch, Rye, NH
Tuesday, August 15: Mt. Agamenticus Hike and visit to Center for Wildlife, York, ME
Wednesday, August 16: Whale Watch Wednesday, Granite State Whale Watch, Rye Harbor, NH
Meet at Rye Harbor. Time: 8am drop-off, 1pm pick-up
Thursday, August 17: Perkins Cove Lobster Tour and Marginal Way walk, Ogunquit, ME
Friday, August 18: Visit to UNH Marine Site and/or Aquaculture Site
No pre-care or after-care is available for by-the-day field trips.
Health and Safety Protocol
Please refer to our Health and Safety Protocol for Youth Programs Fall 2022-Winter 2023 for current details on the protocol and procedures followed for all youth programs in consideration of COVID-19. Be aware that there may be updates to our policies to ensure a safe environment as the community health crisis evolves or resolves.
How to Register
Summer Camp is FULL, but you are welcome to join the waitlist by clicking the button below, which will take you to our easy-to-use registration software, CampBrain. If you registered for camp via CampBrain in the past, your email address will be recognized. If not, you will be prompted to set up a new account.
Confirmation, Medical Health Forms, Camper Guidelines, and other required forms
You will receive a confirmation email for your registration. Medical Health forms are now to be filled out and saved in your personal CampBrain (our new camp registration software) account. You will find information on camper guidelines and other required forms in CampBrain, or you can access them here for reference.
What to Bring & Other Important Information
Children should always come prepared with layers of warm outdoor clothing and boots. Please label all of your child’s belongings. We go outdoors, rain or shine, but focus on indoor activities during inclement weather. Please pack a peanut/tree nut-free lunch and snacks that do not require refrigeration.
To reach the Camp Director while Camp is in session, please call 603-812-9425.
Become a Member
Members of the Center are entitled to reduced camp prices and early summer camp registration. Membership must be active through the date for which you are registering to be eligible for the discount. Click here to learn more about all the great member benefits, and join or renew your membership.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations that are made prior to two weeks before your child’s first day of camp begins will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given after that time.
Camp Scholarship Fund
The Center has created a Camp Scholarship Fund to offer financial assistance to those otherwise unable to attend. We encourage your support of this fund; please donate now.
To apply for financial assistance, please contact Henry Burke, Camp Director, at h.burke@sscnh.org or 603-436-8043, ext. 16.
