Alumni Overnight
Summer 2025 Dates
August 11-13
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Our inaugural Alumni Overnight is open to campers from the 2019 and 2021 Camp seasons
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$600 with scholarship support available
Email: camp@penikese.org



Reconnect With Penikese
We are thrilled to host our first-ever Alumni Overnight on Penikese! We know how many campers wish they could return year after year, and we are excited to welcome you back for a special overnight experience designed just for our alumni.
This immersive program blends science, nature, and art (just like Camp!) while allowing for more unstructured time to explore the island and connect with peers. Alongside hands-on activities, you’ll have the opportunity to simply enjoy Penikese’s rugged, unspoiled beauty and share meaningful moments with others who share your love for this special place.
Activities Include:
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Science: Plankton tow & microscopy
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Nature: Morning birding, a night-time walk in the dark, free-time exploration
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Art: Biological illustration, painting, nature collage, print making, natural tie-dying
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Reflection: Journaling and Evening Circle discussions
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Preparing and sharing meals together
This overnight is a chance to reconnect with the island, deepen your curiosity, and create lasting memories with your Penikese community.
Questions?
Email: camp@penikese.org

General Schedule:
Monday
9:00-9:30am Drop-off and check-in at Shore Office
Morning: Depart for Penikese, tow for plankton en route, arrive at Penikese Island, unload the boat, bunk selection, bathroom break, group assignments, lunch
Afternoon: Walking the loop trail, reflection & journaling, plankton viewing, art activity/free-time, dinner prep
Evening: Dinner, dishes, sunset walk up to Cistern Hill, evening circle discussion
Tuesday
Morning: Breakfast, birding, snack break, free-time, art activity, lunch prep
Afternoon: Lunch, dishes, art activity, snack break, art activity/free-time, dinner prep
Evening: Dinner, dishes, sunset walk up to Cistern Hill, evening circle discussion, night-time walk in the dark!
Wednesday:
Morning: Breakfast, pack-up and clean-up, depart Penikese for WH
11:30am Pick-up at Shore Office
Penikese Island Science + Nature Camps


2019 Penikese Science + Nature Camp

Penikese Science + Nature Camp 2023
Photo Credit: Brian Nevins / 11th Hour Racing