Summer Programs

Marine Studies Enrichment ProgramMSEP: Marine Studies Enrichment Program

Selected Long Island high school students from Suffolk County are immersed in the marine environment through a 5-day, 4-night residential summer camp located on Long Island’s east end. From morning to night, students learn about physical and chemical oceanography, marine ecology, invertebrate zoology and more through hands-on investigations in both a lab and field setting. This program is offered free of charge to students through a generous donation from the Avalon Nature Preserve. Interested students must complete an application to be considered in May. For more information, contact Jennifer Cressy JCressy@wsboces.org or Michael Langer MLanger@wsboces.org. 

EcoQuest: A Field Science Residential Program 

Selected Long Island high school students from Nassau County are immersed in the natural world through a 5-day, 4-night residential summer camp located on Long Island’s east end. During this week of camp, students are immersed in Long Island’s natural world, engage with regional experts and participate in authentic field science experiences. This program is offered free of charge to students through a generous donation from the Serra Club Foundation. Interested students must complete an application to be considered in May. For more information, contact Jennifer Cressy JCressy@wsboces.org or Michael Langer MLanger@wsboces.org.