Kids love our camps! With seven different habitats in Odiorne Point State Park to explore, and live animal and hands-on exhibits in the Center to reinforce learning, campers gain a great understanding and appreciation of the natural world around them. Camps run during regional school vacations and all summer long.
Our Counselors
All camp counselors are skilled educators who know how to excite children about science through hands-on learning fun. Our low camper-to-counselor ratio for each age group ensures a safe, enriching experience for every camper.
Our Campers
Children are grouped by grade and Trekkers (ages 4 to 5) have their own classroom. Come find out why many of our campers return year after year and form lasting friendships.
New Protocol for Summer 2020
Seacoast Science Center believes that the safety of its visitors, program participants, and staff and volunteers is of paramount importance. Over 28 years, SSC has established a track record for putting the safety of its program participants first. We also believe that, in accordance with guidelines of the State of New Hampshire’s Stay at Home 2.0, it is important for SSC to operate our Seaside Safari summer environmental day camp so that we may provide a trusted source of child day care for parents returning to work and a summertime educational outlet for the children of the Seacoast. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have expanded our day camp health and safety protocols while putting in place additional preventative measures for infectious disease control for the 2020 summer season.
Please read our Protocol for Environmental Day Camp Summer 2020 for a detailed plan of of the protocol and procedures we will follow for all camp sessions this summer in consideration of Covid-19 concerns.
To reach the Camp Director while camp is in session, please call 603-812-9425.
Our Programs
Trek 4 Tots
Ages 4-5
9am-3pm or 9am-12pm
With seven different habitats in Odiorne Point State Park to explore, and live animal and hands-on exhibits in the Center to reinforce learning, campers gain a great understanding and appreciation of the natural world around them.
April Vacation Camp
April 20-24 and April 27-May 1, 2020
Cancelled
Summer Camp
June 22-August 28, 2020
Learn more and register now.
December Vacation Camp
December 21-23, 2020
Registration opens soon.
Seaside Safari
Grades K to 5
9am-3pm
Extended care available.
Seaside Safari Camp is a fun-filled learning adventure that takes advantage of the natural classroom just outside our doors in historic, 135-acre Odiorne Point State Park. The Center’s hands-on exhibits, scientific instruments, and teaching technology of the Gregg Interactive Learning Studio reinforce learning. Lessons, activities, art projects, games, and stories combine for a full day of learning, excitement and fun!
April Vacation Camp
April 20-24 and April 27-May 1, 2020
Cancelled.
Summer Camp
June 22-August 28, 2020
Learn more and register now.
December Vacation Camp
December 21-23, 2020
Registration opens soon.
Seaside Safari: Stewards
Grades 6-8
Summers only; dates and times vary.
Stewards is a field-trip based program offered during the summer only. Stewards spend the day immersed in nature, learning about ecosystems and how to become caretakers of the natural environment, or visiting other regional environmental institutions to expand their knowledge.
Marine Biology Camp for High School Students
Grades 9-12
July 13-17 and August 10-14, 2020
This 1-week marine biology camp for science-minded high school students interested in pursuing studies in marine biology or a related science field, includes in-depth, hands-on lessons that will give students practical experience and insight into marine science careers.
Our Programs
Whether you choose to explore on your own or participate in a visitor or group program, our naturalists are always ready to guide you on your learning adventure.
Our Programs