Schoodic Education Adventure (SEA) Program
Middle school students are scientists when they attend the multi-day, residential outdoor Schoodic Education Adventure (SEA) programs led by Acadia National Park educators. Curriculum-based and hands-on field experiences on the rugged coast of Maine offer an unparalleled experience for students and an exciting way to build science literacy and enthusiasm.
The low-cost SEA program is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and integrated across the Common Core, including programs in math, science, social studies, language arts, physical education, health, and art.
Students use – and contribute to – real scientific research taking place in Acadia. Students practice small-group cooperation and communication skills while attending both ranger and teacher instruction against a backdrop of Schoodic Point’s shoreline, wetlands, and forests.
A well-stocked teacher’s library is available on site, providing prepared kits about diverse topics. Teachers also have the freedom to bring their own related lessons. See a complete list of standard available programs.
For more information on the SEA program, contact sea_acad_education@nps.gov.
SPRING 2024 – Thanks to a grant through the Maine Department of Education’s Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative (MOLI), funding is available to support middle school classes attending the SEA program this spring. Please reach out here – space is limited. 