THINGS TO DO FOR
CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary & Day Camp Nature
Preserve
Address: Off Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd., Edgartown, MA,
USA
Phone:
www.massaudubon.org
felixneck@massaudubon.org
The
Vineyard's conservation areas are a good way to get acquainted with local flora
and fauna. The 350-acre Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, a Massachusetts Audubon
Society preserve 3 mi. out of Edgartown toward Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven,
has 6 mi of hiking trails traversing marshland, fields, oak woods, seashore, and
waterfowl and reptile ponds. Nesting ospreys and barn owls also call the
sanctuary home. A full schedule of events unfolds throughout the year, including
sunset hikes along the beach, explorations of the salt marsh, stargazing, snake
or bird walks, snorkeling, canoeing, and more, all led by trained naturalists.
An exhibit center has trail maps, aquariums, snake cages, and a gift shop. A bit
of summer fun and learning experience combined, the sanctuary's Fern
& Feather Day Camp is a great way for children to learn about
wildlife, plants, and the stars. It runs one-week or two-week summer sessions
that include overnight camping expeditions. Early registration is advised and
begins in February. OPEN: Center June-Sept., daily 8-4; Oct.-May, Tues.-Sun.
9-4. Trails daily sunrise-7 PM.
The Farm Institute & Summer
Camp
Address: Post Office Box 1868 - Edgartown, Massachusetts
02539
Phone:
www.farminstitute.org
A wonderful place! The Farm
Institute was established in 2000 with the objective of reconnecting children
and the community with the culture of agriculture. It is a teaching farm that
educates and engages children and adults in sustainable agriculture through the
operations of a diverse working farm. It serves as a steward of the rich
traditions of Vineyard farming and strives to become a place at the center of
the community where children, families and generations can once again be engaged
with the land. Our mission in our educational programs at the FARM Institute is
to relate the children of the island to the importance of local and sustainable
agriculture.
Martha's Vineyard Adventure
Camp
Featuring mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, fishing, beach day
explorations, etc.
www.mvadventurecamp.com
World of Reptiles &
Birds - (Well worth a visit!!!)
Address: Edgartown-Vineyard Haven
Road, Edgartown, MA 02539
Phone:
Call for hours
The
Children's Theater Workshop
Boys and girls, ages
6-14
Monday-Friday, 9am - 2PM Classes, beach days, and
productions.
Address: Sailing Camp Park, Oak Bluffs, MA
Phone:
www.itwmv.org
Featherstone Center for the Arts,
Children's Art Camp
Art activities for children 7-12 years.
July
10th through August 14th. Mon-Fri, 9am-noon. Year Round after school and
weekends.
Address: 30 Featherstone Lane off Barnes Road, Oak Bluffs,
MA
Phone:
The Educational Pre-School
at Island Gymnastics
Ages 2.9-4 years.
Camp dates: July 5 -
September 3.
Address: 410 State Road, West Tisbury, MA 02575
Phone:
Danceworks
Dance,
acting, voice - ages 9 years and up.
Dates: July 17 - August 25.
Phone:
Island Mini Golf &
Climbing Wall
Phone:
MV Historical
Society
Corner of School St. & Cooke St.
Edgartown, MA
02539
Phone:
Fax: 508/627-4436
www.marthasvineyardhistory.org
mvhist@vineyard.net
The
Black Dog Tall Ships - Schooners Alabama & Shenandoah
Coastwise
Wharf, Beach St. Ext.
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Phone:
Fax: 508/693-1881
www.blackdogtallships.com
office@coastwisepacket.com
Island
Spirit Kayak
PO Box 1666
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Phone:
Fax: 508/693-9727
www.islandsspirit.com
kayakchick@islanndsspirit.com
Island
Sailing Schools of Martha's Vineyard
Sailing
Instruction.
Edgartown, MA 02539
Phone:
www.islandsailing.com
Martha's Vineyard
Arena
Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd.
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Info
tape:
Office:
Yes, it is open in the
summer!
SPORTS CAMPS:
St. Pierre Sports
Day Camp
Sailing, American Red Cross swimming, archery, tennis,
badminton, arts & crafts, trip days.
Phone:
Grand Slam Baseball
Camp
Phone:
Soccer Camp
Phone:
HORSEBACK RIDING:
Arrowhead
Farm
Indian Hill Rd.
West Tisbury, MA 02575
Phone/Fax:
www.arrowheadfarm.net
horses@arrowheadfarm.net
Crow
Hollow Farm
Tiah's Cove Rd.
West Tisbury, MA 02575
Phone:
www.crowhollowfarm.com
Red Pony
Farm
Edgartown-West Tisbury Road
West Tisbury, MA 02575
Phone:
...and a different type of Horseback
Riding at....
Flying Horses Carousel
Address: 33 Oak
Bluffs Ave., Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Phone:
www.mvpreservation.org
