Summer Programs

Grades: 4^th – 12^th

What travels 75 mph or faster, is one of Earth’s most powerful forces, and has an eye? It’s none other than a hurricane! During this program, students learn about the characteristics of hurricanes, what causes strengthening or weakening, other natural forces affecting hurricane behavior, and the impact these storms have at sea and on the land. At the conclusion of the program, students will build a model of a hurricane-proof house that can sustain 75 mile-per-hour winds.

Grades: K – 6^th

Dive in to the sea and investigate the myths of monsters that have been spoken about by sailors for generations!

Grades: Rising K – 6^th

Ever wonder if pirates really wore eye patches or actually had a hook? What was found their treasure chests? Do pirates still exist today? Step aboard and set sail as participants investigate the facts and fiction of pirates and learn about those who became the “rogues of the seas”.

Grades: 2^nd – 12^th

When the Titanic began its maiden voyage over 100 years ago, it was intended to be a week of luxury – crossing the ocean on the finest steamship ever built. What happened instead was a catastrophe so terrible it still captures our imaginations today. In this program we’ll learn about the Titanic passengers’ experiences: from the exhilaration of boarding the ship, to the tragedy of its demise in the north Atlantic.