Directors: Sheryl C. Gilmore, H. James Gilmore

Description: AIO introduces young people to the exciting world of marine science through a unique hands-on curriculum that combines biological, physical and chemical oceanography with field, classroom, offshore and laboratory work. The College of the Atlantic, in Bar Harbor, Maine, offers $10,000/year scholarships to any AIO student who is accepted into their program with a recommendation from one of our directors. At the heart of the AIO program is an experienced and qualified core of educators.

• Accreditation:
  MYCA
• Camp size:
  44
• Cost, 1 week:
  $1050
• Cost, 2 weeks:
  $2250
• Founded:
  1975
• Gender:
  C
• Maximum age:
  19
• Minimum age:
  10
• Nearest city:
  Bangor

• Dates & Rates

  Season opens:

  20-Jun-2010

  Season closes:

  21-Aug-2010

  Activities

  • Marine Science
  • Biology
  • Oceanography
  • Whale Watching
  • Tidal Pools Study
  • Dissection
  • Saltwater Tanks
  • Water Sampling and Testing
  • Navigation
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Saltmarsh and Bog Study
  • Swimming
  • Canoeing