🌟 STEAM in the PARK🌟  
Acadia Adventure
First Light, Lasting Legacy
July 20- 24, 2026

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Acadia National Park Lesson Ideas and Immersions -
​a document curated by the ACAD STEAM in the PARK campers

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Overview:
Welcome to Acadia, where camp mornings begin with the first rays of light touching the U.S. coast. Granite cliffs, pounding waves, and ancient traditions make this place a natural storyteller, inviting us to explore how land and culture weave together.

🌟 Highlights of the Week:

• Sunrise Journaling: Greet the day at the edge of the continent with pen in hand.
  
• Moon and Tide Trackers: Chart dramatic tidal shifts tied to lunar rhythms.
  
• Silence Seekers: Compare the quiet of Acadia with the hum of human noise.
  
• Wabanaki Wisdom: Learn directly from the people whose stories began here.
  
• Bonus Highlight — Tidepool Safari: Explore pools teeming with crabs, anemones, and sea stars.

Accommodations:

• College of the Atlantic in dormitories with beds and shared bathrooms

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​Costs:

• $925 per camper
• The program fee will cover food, accommodations, supplies, and equipment for all activities.

​​Travel:

• Travel to and from camp is the sole responsibility of each camper.
• Nearest Airports:
  Hancock County - Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)
  Bangor International Airport (BGR)
  Portland International Jetport (PWM), Portland, Maine

Beginning & End

• Registration is 2-4:00 pm on Day 1
• Checkout by 10:00 am on Day 5

Important dates:

• January 31, 2026: Application deadline
• February 5, 2026: Camp acceptance/rejection notifications sent
• February 15, 2026: $100 nonrefundable deposit deadline
• May 1, 2026: FULL STEAM in the PARK payment deadline
• May 15, 2026: Full payment is no longer refundable