Here’s what teachers have to say about our programs

Here’s What parents have to say about our programs

“I loved the fact that each weekly adventure, from choosing the project topic to the culminating website that they all contributed to on the final day, was very much kid-driven.  Every week, they self-assigned their tasks for that day. They were forced to discuss, negotiate, communicate, lead and be led, plan, organize, and serve one another in order to have a successful team-based educational experience.” Ruth Bossler, Conservation Club Parent

“My 3 children just loved this camp! They looked forward to being a different animal every day and told me all about their day unprompted by me when I got home.” - Being Animals Camp Parent

“Kestrel is the real deal in science education.  They teach kids to think and act like scientists by giving them open ended experiences and inviting them to pose their own questions.  They inspire wonder in children and mentor them to seek answers and connections. They bring kids to the beaches, the woods – they get them OUTSIDE to experience and learn about the world around them. For some kids, it’s the only time this type of exploration happens.  The education and instruction that Kestrel provides can be truly life changing for young children.” - Christine Kaye, parent of longtime participant in our school, afterschool, and camp programs

“Seriously, this is the first camp experience he ever loved. Everyday he came home animated and full of stories about what he discovered that day. From building his own fishing rod and catching fish with it, to using a flint and steel to make a fire, to using things in nature to build a fort, he was happy as a clam at high tide. My guess is that much of it had to do with the expertise of his guides". - Casey Breton, mother of Survival Rockport camper

"My kids come home from camp salty, dirty and talking non stop about all the awesome things they did that day. And then they practice their fire starting skills in the driveway, with their father practicing right along with them." - Katie Banks Hone, Survival Rockport parent

Here’s what kids have to say about our programs

“I’ve been going to Conservation Club for the past three sessions, and it really has been an amazing experience. Exploring new places and learning about the organisms that live there, as well as planning and organizing our own projects is such a fun and rewarding thing. I’ve made a lot of really good friends from the club, and have had tons memorable experiences there. Conservation Club offers a wonderful blend of learning, adventure, and team-building, where every day is more fun than the last.” - Zach, Conservation Club Member

“Now that I’m so into animals when I go home I’m going to ask my mom if I can explore back behind my backyard. I have a forest there and a swamp.” - Kindergarten student in our Waterway Trackers school program

“I wish we could stay here for the whole entire day and explore- next time!” - First grader in Tideline Explorers school program