Shoals Marine Laboratory - Marine Vertebrates of the Gulf of Maine
High school course focusing on marine vertebrates found in the Gulf of Maine.
▌ Editor's read The Shoals Marine Laboratory's 'Marine Vertebrates of the Gulf of Maine' program is an intensive, two-week overnight course for high school students, offering 2 college credits from Cornell University. The program is based on Appledore Island, Maine, and focuses on hands-on learning in marine biology, including field and lab techniques. The website indicates that students will learn about the identification, ecology, and conservation of marine vertebrates. The Shoals Marine Laboratory is a joint venture between Cornell University and the University of New Hampshire. Google reviews for 'Shoals Marine Laboratory' show an average rating of 4.8 stars based on 40 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the unique island experience, knowledgeable staff, and the quality of the educational programs. The program is designed for students aged 16 and older by the start of the course. Social media handles found are @shoalsmarinelab on Instagram and 'ShoalsMarineLaboratory' on Facebook.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 16–18
Shoals Marine Laboratory - Marine Vertebrates of the Gulf of Maine serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 16–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: Appledore Island, ME 03827, USA
- Phone: 607-255-3717
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. High school students enroll and receive course credit through Cornell University.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Shoals Marine Laboratory - Marine Vertebrates of the Gulf of Maine
- What ages does Shoals Marine Laboratory - Marine Vertebrates of the Gulf of Maine accept?
- Shoals Marine Laboratory - Marine Vertebrates of the Gulf of Maine is open to children ages 16–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Shoals Marine Laboratory - Marine Vertebrates of the Gulf of Maine cost?
- Shoals Marine Laboratory - Marine Vertebrates of the Gulf of Maine publishes $4,290/week for the standard session. USD. High school students enroll and receive course credit through Cornell University. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Shoals Marine Laboratory - Marine Vertebrates of the Gulf of Maine's hours?
- Shoals Marine Laboratory - Marine Vertebrates of the Gulf of Maine runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Shoals Marine Laboratory - Marine Vertebrates of the Gulf of Maine?
- Shoals Marine Laboratory - Marine Vertebrates of the Gulf of Maine is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Shoals Marine Laboratory - Marine Vertebrates of the Gulf of Maine provide lunch?
- Yes — Shoals Marine Laboratory - Marine Vertebrates of the Gulf of Maine includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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