Summer Camps & Programs - 2012
Summer Day Camps (Ages 4-16)
With ten day camps to choose from, boys and girls ages 4 to 16 get a kids-eye-view of maritime history as they explore Mystic Seaport, do hands-on activities in exhibits or aboard ships, play unique games and create fantastic craft projects. They'll discover the secret lives of sailors, learn what life was like at port, meet the citizens of Greenmanville and investigate the superstitions of the sea. Summer day camps at Mystic Seaport are unique and exciting camps your kids will never forget! Extended daycare available.
Community Sailing (Ages 8+)
No matter your skill level, you will find sailing at Mystic Seaport an unequaled experience. From beginners to intermediate, from youth to adult, individually or as a family, Mystic Seaport offers a full lineup of sailing programs designed to build and refine sailing skills as while nurturing the love of the water. Special homeschool classes and competitive racing series are also available.
Joseph Conrad Summer Sailing Camp (Ages 10-15)
The overnight summer camp of choice for more than 350 campers annually, this summer sailing camp teaches your 10-15 year old not just the skills of the sea, but those of teamwork and camaraderie. Sail a Dyer Dhow by day and sleep aboard a tall ship by night. What better way to spend summer than on the water!
Schooner Brilliant Summer Sailing Program (Ages 15+)
Give your teenager (or yourself) a Brilliant experience aboard this beautiful 61-foot classic schooner! Become part of the crew in this full participation sailing experience while cruising local waters and visiting scenic ports of call. Learn sail handling and theory, teamwork, navigation, stewardship and proper seamanship. No sailing experience necessary.
Mystic River Adventure (Ages 9-12)
Back by popular demand with an additional week available this year! Join us once again for an incredible Mystic River Adventure with Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium. While at the Aquarium (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.), your child will learn about the animals and habitats of the Mystic River and Long Island Sound. After lunch (12 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.), we'll travel to Mystic Seaport for a sailing adventure (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.). This program will provide your child the unique opportunity to see the river from above and below! To register or for more information on this joint program, please call the Mystic Aquarium (860) 572-5955 ext. 520.