The abundance and diversity of life in this region provides the basis of the program's exploration. Background and Philosophy Directors Dennis and Orma Bowen, with more than forty years of combined teaching experience, understand and appreciate the limitations of the traditional classroom. Since the early 1980s, it has been their dream to use the natural beauty, charm, and mystique of Grand Manan Island and the Bay of Fundy as an outdoor classroom, allowing students to discover subjects and areas of interest that ignite a true enthusiasm for learning. The goals of the Whale Camp are to build self-reliance and resourcefulness, to stimulate the inquiring mind, to bring greater sensitivity to the environment, to respect and appreciate the value of whales and marine mammals, and to be challenged by academic excellence. Few summer programs offer such challenge, substance, and adventure.
Participation is limited.
The camp aims to provide prticipants with the most exciting and enriching summer experience possible. The North Atlantic right whale, the humpback, minkes, fin whales, porpoises, dolphins, seals, eagles, and puffins thrive in their natural habitat, providing the focus of study and exploration. Students have a chance to participate in fascinating hands-on experiments and field research and explorations with a professional marine biologist. The camp's 50-foot, traditionally rigged schooner provides a means of ocean exploration. Captain James guides campers as they haul the sails, plot the course, and navigate to the rich feeding grounds.