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Whale Camp

Summer Address:

   Grand Manan Island, Maine, Canada
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Off-Season Address:

   Cheyney, Pennsylvania, USA
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No other summer program offers as many face-to-face encounters to closely observe and study whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and puffins in their natural habitat. Through direct observation, data collection and hands-on experience with marine science equipment The Whale Camp is the place where exploration & inspiration abound. We celebrate nature’s grandeur, beauty, serenity and power and help you discover your own.

Here, learning is a fun, hands-on adventure. The Whale Camp is where you can be comfortable with yourself, have fun, improve self esteem & make lasting friends. With our oceans and climate in peril come experience the magic of our island and learn how you can help “Save the Humans”! For more information and a free brochure call Dennis Bowen. Programs for students ages 10-17, families, teachers & school groups.

Camp Type:  Residential  Travel
Year Established: 1984
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 10 to 17 years old
Cost/Week: $1001.00-$2000.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: None
Camp Owner(s): Dennis Bowen
Camp Director(s): Dennis Bowen
Nearest Large City: Bangor, ME
Off Season Rental: Yes
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Animals
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Marine Science
Adventure Camps: Assorted Adventures
Adventure Camps: Environmental
Art Activities:
  •  Arts and Crafts
  •  Drawing and Painting
  •  Photography and Video

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Football
  •  Soccer
  •  Swimming
  •  Water Sports
  •  Yoga

Adventure Activities:
  •  Assorted Adventures
  •  Backpacking
  •  Environmental
  •  Hiking
  •  Kayaking
  •  Orienteering
  •  Sailing
  •  Wilderness

Academic Activities:
  •  Animals
  •  Creative Writing
  •  Gifted
  •  Leadership
  •  Marine Science
  •  Science

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  Team Building
  •  Travel/Trips


Additional Activities:
Whale Research, Oceanography

                                       2009 Session Dates
         Basic Fundy Ecology        Full Whale Camp Experience
     One Week Sessions $1325.00        Two Week Sessions $2650.00 
              June 21 - June 27               June 21- July 04
              June 28 - July 04               June 28 - July 11
              July 05 - July 11               July 05 - July 18
              July 12 - July 18               July 19 – Aug. 01
              July 19 - July 25               July 26 - Aug. 08
              Aug. 02 - Aug. 8               Aug. 02 - Aug. 15
              Aug. 09 - Aug. 15               Aug. 09 - Aug. 22
              Aug. 16 - Aug. 22               Aug. 16 - Aug. 29
              Aug. 23 - Aug. 29  
   
         Advanced Grand Manan        Authors and Artists of the Sea
     Three Week Sessions $3750.00         Three Week Sessions $3970.00
              June 28 - July 18               July 19 - Aug. 08
              July 05 - July 25  
              July 19 - Aug. 08  
              Aug. 02 - Aug. 22  
              Aug. 09 - Aug. 22