Pop Up: Tidepool Trekkers

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We love this location for its beautiful ocean views and endless opportunities to explore the waterfront. Spend the day discovering the intertidal world of Casco Bay—turning over rocks to look for crabs, snails, sea stars, and other tidepool creatures, learning about the plants and animals that call the shoreline home, and getting to know some of Maine’s edible seaweeds. We’ll investigate the tides, explore the rocky shore, and learn how the ocean connects to the ecosystems around us. Of course, there will be plenty of time for play, adventure, and soaking up the Casco Bay views with friends. Join us for a day of hands-on outdoor exploration when school is out! Date: Monday, September 21st Time: 9:00AM-3:00PM Where: Eastern Prom, Portland Best For: Grades K-2 Maximum Group Size: 10 Our programs take place outdoors, giving kids plenty of time to move, explore, play, and connect with the natural world. By staying outside for the full day, we minimize time spent in vehicles and maximize time immersed in the places we visit. Each program is shaped by the season and location. Small group sizes allow our educators to get to know each child and adapt the day to individual needs, group energy, weather, and changing conditions. Building confidence, independence, curiosity, and connection is at the heart of what we do. We believe that experiencing the outdoors in a variety of weather helps kids become more capable and comfortable outside, so we venture out rain or shine whenever conditions are safe. Families will receive more detailed information and a packing list approximately one week before the program. We work with caregivers to help ensure each child arrives prepared with appropriate clothing, footwear, food, and gear for a full day outdoors. The nature of an outdoor program means that some circumstances are outside of our control. We carefully monitor weather forecasts and make real-time decisions based on current conditions, location, and risk assessment. In the event of severe or unsafe weather, a program may be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance and refunds will be issued. There is no rain make-up date. Please see our FAQ page for additional information regarding Pop-Up and Vacation Camp logistics and registration.