Mini Eastman is a transitional program for our youngest campers to gain all the benefits that Camp Eastman has to offer, without the overwhelming nature of being outside 100% of the time.

Saturday, February 12: 10:30am-11:30am Register Sibling discount 15% off for second child.

Please click HERE for a tutorial on how to create a family profile and enroll in Summer Camp. YMCA of Metro North All right reserved. He has been a fisheries scientist with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries since 1987 and currently heads up the Massachusetts Shark Research Program. The camp is licensed through the Department of Public Health and will follow established COVID-19 safety precautions.

Kirstin also has ongoing projects in the Arctic and on coral reefs in Palau. He uses techniques that span isotope geochemistry, next generation DNA sequencing, and satellite tagging to study the ecology of a wide variety of ocean species. Here, we sing songs and announce the schedule for the day. He has also discovered hydrothermal vents and black smokers in the Galapagos Rift and East Pacific Rise in 1977 and 1979. Camp Eastman is so much more than a typical day camp.

Much of his current research centers on the use of acoustic telemetry and satellite-based tagging technology to study the ecology and behavior of sharks. Give campers the opportunity to belong in a safe and supportive environment.

Dr. Gregory Skomal is an accomplished marine biologist, underwater explorer, photographer, and author. Wednesday, March 9: 10:30am-11:30am Register His most recent book, The Shark Handbook, is a must buy for all shark enthusiasts. His honors include 22 Honorary Doctorates, National Geographics highest award, the Hubbard Medal, and a National Endowment for the Humanities Medal. Afterward, registration will be opened up to the public. He is also adjunct faculty at the University of Massachusetts School for Marine Science and Technology and an adjunct scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI).

Saturday, April 16: 10:30am-11:30am Register

At Camp Eastman, children will make new friends, discover new passions, explore creativity and develop skills through a wide range of fun activities in the great outdoors.

Our program encourages independence and teamwork leading to happy, healthy, confident kids. Greg has been an avid SCUBA diver and underwater photographer since 1978. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is dedicated to advancing knowledge of the ocean and its connection with the Earth system through a sustained commitment to excellence in science, engineering, and education, and to the application of this knowledge to problems facing society. Each camp day ends with an all-camp ceremony for announcements, awards, and other special activities.

We are open five days a week from 8:00am-4:00pm. He was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2014.

Saturday, May 7: 10:30am-11:30am Register He has been a scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution since 2001.

Each week also has a theme, where campers will explore different games, projects, and activities to gain insight and hands-on experience learning about the theme.

The camp will begin Monday, June 27th, and end Friday, Sept 2nd. The program will operate Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM 4:00 PM with extended day hours to cover 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Timothy Shank is a deep-sea biologist, Associate Scientist in the Biology Department, and former Director of the Ocean Exploration Institute at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Williams and her crewmates are working closely with Boeing to develop their new spacecraft systems, which will provide roundtrip crew transportation services to the International Space Station and, along with SpaceXs CrewDragon, return the ability to launch humans into space from United States soil.

The author of numerous books, scientific papers, and articles, he has been featured in several National Geographic television programs, including Secrets of theTitanic a five-part mini-series, Alien Deep with Bob Ballard. and, in 2019, Expedition Amelia. He was a special advisor to Steve Spielberg on the futuristictelevision show seaQuest DSV.

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He is a Boston Sea Rover and a member of The Explorers Club; his home and laboratory are on the south coast of Massachusetts. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

You can apply for financial assistance online. Camp Eastman complies with all regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and is licensed by the Peabody Board of Health. We help children build skills, develop strong friendships and feel like they are part of something great.

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Online registration is open and can be found HERE. All financial aid applications are due by May 31st and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The YMCA will run this 10 week outdoor summer day camp program at WHOI and MBL for children ages 4 to 13 years. Born in New Zealand, Simon received his B.S. Her work frequently takes her underwater using remotely operated vehicles and SCUBA and carries her to the far corners of the world.

Conquer low ropes courses, experience a variety of guided outdoor activities, and test accuracy during archery lessons. Robert D. Ballard is Founder and President of the Ocean Exploration Trust; Director of the Center for Ocean Exploration and Professor of Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography.

He is known for his research on the ecology and evolution of fauna in deep-ocean hydrothermal, seamount, canyon and deep trench systems. As families register for the program, they will receive a welcome packet with details such as weekly payment, drop off & pick up location, parent handbook, list of items children provide for a healthy camp experience (e.g. With much of his work in the South Pacific and Caribbean, Simon has been on many cruises, logging 1,000 hours of scuba diving and 800 hours in tropical environs.

Kirstin also has ongoing projects in the Arctic and on coral reefs in Palau.

A pioneer in the development of deep-sea submersibles and remotely operated vehicle systems, he has taken part in more than 155 deep-sea expeditions. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website.

Other National and International Repositories, Message from the Deputy Director Vice President for Science and Engineering, Requests for major shipboard services and equipment, Use of Hazardous & Radioactive Materials Aboard Ship, Getting Science Back to Sea Cruise Planning Town Hall, NW Rota 2009 Expedition to the Mariana Volcanic Arc, Coastal Observatories and Observing Systems, Air-Sea Interaction Meteorology: The ASIMET System, Conductivity, Temperature, Depth (CTD) Sensors, Message from the Vice President for Marine Facilities & Operations, Things to Do in the Woods Hole and Falmouth Area, Title IX related concerns, information, and reporting, Postdoctoral Scholar Fellowship Committee, 2019 MIT-WHOI Joint Program Review Materials, 2019 MIT-WHOI Joint Program External Review Report, Ages 4-6 = $405/week or $350/week if local Y member - (9AM 4PM) located on the MBL property in the Periwinkle cottage (staff to child ratio is 1:5), Ages 7-13 = $375/week or $305/week if local Y member - (9AM 4 PM) located on the WHOI Quissett campus basketball court under a tent with portable restroom facilities (staff to child ratio is 1:10), AM & PM Extended Care Combined = $52/week. Campers move on to many activities, both indoor and outdoor; from swimming, field games, arts & crafts, nature & adventure, archery and more.

Read our, and more than 100 dives with autonomous underwater and remotely-operated vehicles, including the first use of a hybrid ROV, He is the author of the award-winning, best-selling book .

Adventure awaits this summer. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Exclusive sign-up for WHOI and MBL families will be in place until Friday, April 15th.

Weekly camp newsletter with important information and announcements for parents and campers.

Families will be able to sign up for one or more weeks of summer camp at a time. Inspire socially responsible campers ready to give back to the, Learning Loss prevention plans, reading blocks and reading challenges both in camps and association. He is an Explorer-At-Large at the National Geographic Society, Commissioner for the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, and a Research Scholar at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

Simon Thorrold is an ocean ecologist at Woods Hole OceanographicInstitution.

Indoor and outdoor pool with a splash pad and seating area. It is a place for values, learning, skill-building, self-confidence, and fulfilling dreams. Campers will arrive indoors in a more relaxed environment away from the rest of the camp where they will have a morning meeting with their group to prepare for the day. Camp Eastman runs for one week sessions from June 21 through September 2.

He recently discovered that blue sharks use warm water ocean tunnels, or eddies, to dive to the ocean twilight zone, where they forage in nutrient-rich waters hundreds of meters down.

The Torigian Family YMCA builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. His shark research has spanned the globe from the frigid waters of the Arctic Circle to coral reefs in the tropical Central Pacific.

He has conducted more than 60 scientific expeditions in the Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.

*There is no camp on Monday, June 20th or Monday, July 4th. By continuing on this site, you consent to their use. Campers will participate in all the events and activities that make Camp Eastman special such as swimming, low ropes, nature hikes, team building activities, and weekly special events but in an age-appropriate environment. , often termed New Englands Titanic. This project uses cutting-edge technology to construct 3D photogrammetric models of the Portland and other wrecks for archaeological and biological research and resource management. Kirstin is currently Principal Investigator for an interdisciplinary project on shipwrecks in Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary, including the steamshipPortland, often termed New Englands Titanic. This project uses cutting-edge technology to construct 3D photogrammetric models of the Portland and other wrecks for archaeological and biological research and resource management.

), Questions for the YMCA can be directed to Tom Brognano tbrognano@ymcacapecod.organd Stephanee Dickinsonsdickinson@ymcacapecod.org>.

from the University of Auckland, and Ph.D. from James Cook University, North Queensland, Australia.

He holds a masters degree from the University of Rhode Island and a Ph.D. from Boston University.

She is currently training for the first post-certification mission of Boeings Starliner spacecraft the second crewed flight for that vehicle and her third long duration mission aboard the International Space Station. Saturday, March 19: 10:30am-11:30am Register He is the author of the award-winning, best-selling book Discovering the Deep.. Join us, adventure awaits! sunscreen, hand sanitizer, face masks, towel, etc. 2022 camp registration information form, most recent physical & immunization record, recent photo, and auto-draft form are mandatory for every camper before attendance. Each day, Camp begins with an assembly a spirited meeting to get campers excited for the day ahead!

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He served in the U.S. Navy for more than 30 years and continues to work with the Office of Naval Research. Adventure Days are held each week where campers will participate in the camp and association-wide events.

In 1985, he discovered the RMSTitanic, and has succeeded in tracking down numerous other significant shipwrecks, including the German battleshipBismarck, the lost fleet of Guadalcanal, the U.S. aircraft carrierYorktown, and John F. Kennedys boat,PT-109. medication, etc.

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For more than 30 years, Greg has been actively involved in the study of life history, ecology, and physiology of sharks. Financial Assistance is also available through YMCA as no one is ever turned away from the YMCA due to an inability to pay. WHOI is again collaborating with MBL to hold a YMCA Summer Camp on both the WHOI campus and MBL property.

He has written dozens of scientific research papers and has appeared in a number of film and television documentaries, including programs for National Geographic, Discovery Channel, BBC, and numerous television networks. The full brochure of program information can be found in the 2022 Summer Camp Brochure. Her research explores how the larvae of seafloor invertebrates such as anemones and sea stars disperse to isolated, island-like habitats, how larvae settle and colonize new sites, and how their communities change over time. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. For WHOI personnel, vendors, and visitors: 2022 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, We use cookies to analyze site usage and improve user experience.

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The enrollment password for WHOI and MBL is: WHOIMBL, Lunch is not included in the program fee; however, financial support is available for those eligible.

Kirstin Meyer-Kaiser is an Assistant Scientist in the Biology Department at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

Tim has completed more than 50 dives in the human operated submersible Alvin, and more than 100 dives with autonomous underwater and remotely-operated vehicles, including the first use of a hybrid ROV (Nereus) in the oceans deepest trenches.

Saturday, May 14: 10:30am-11:30am Register, Please Note: $30 non-refundable deposit per week is due at registration Indoor alternative facilities include a full-court gymnasium, fitness studio, and classrooms for STEAM activities. Sunita L. Williams (Suni) was selected as an astronaut by NASA in 1998 and is a veteran of two space missions Expeditions 14/15 and 32/33.

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