Summer Sea Camp 2025

Summer Sea Camp is a day camp based at the Spaulding Marine Center, offering a unique blend of sailing and hands-on woodworking experiences. Campers spend half of each day learning to sail on our fleet of Pelican sailboats and the other half working in our wood shop.

In sailing, campers will learn essential skills from 2-3 experienced instructors, including knot tying, sail trim, navigation, safety at sea, and the maritime history of the area. Emphasis is placed on stewardship of the bay, learning through play, and active participation. Additional activities may include games at the park, kayaking, oceanography lessons, beach cleanups, and boat rides aboard one of our historic vessels.

In the woodshop, campers will learn to use basic tools and create hands-on projects. Woodshop instructors start with shop safety and proper use of hand and power tools. Projects may include building a model sailboat, crafting wooden items to take home, or painting and maintaining our fleet of Pelicans.

This camp is perfect for kids who:

• Love hands-on learning and building.

• Are curious about the bay, maritime world, science, or crafts.

• Thrive in smaller group settings, as each week is capped at just 10 students.

Join us for a summer of fun, discovery, and creativity!

Session dates available:

• June 23 - 27

• July 7 - 11

• July 14 - 18

• July 28 - August 1

• Don’t see a session that works for you? Send an email to education@spauldingcenter.org to find possible availability.