Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary & Day Camp Nature Preserve
Address: Off Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd., Edgartown, MA, USA
Phone: 508/627-4850 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: 508/627-7007 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: 508/627-5634
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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: 508/693-5290 or 508/693-2769 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: 508/693-1850
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: 508/693-1850
Danceworks
Dance, acting, voice - ages 9 years and up.
Dates: July 17 - August 25.
Phone: 508/627-7336
Island Mini Golf & Climbing Wall
Phone: 508/693-2611
The Black Dog Tall Ships - Schooners Alabama & Shenandoah
Coastwise Wharf, Beach St. Ext.
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Phone: 508/693-1699
Fax: 508/693-1881 www.blackdogtallships.com office@coastwisepacket.com