Something Fishy Camp
Free Summer Camp Program
Something Fishy is a free summer camp program, launched in 2008 by the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (formerly Working Waterfront Festival) in partnership with New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the Whaling History Alliance. This one-week, 30-hour program offers New Bedford students entering 4th grade a unique opportunity to explore the Port of New Bedford’s history, from whaling days to the present, through hands-on activities in marine science and the arts, daily field trips, and guest presentations. While breakfast and lunch are provided, transportation to and from the camp is not included.
Overview
The camp curriculum is designed to provide New Bedford children with an introduction to the history and culture of the working port from whaling days to the present. Camp activities are largely project-based and include hands-on marine science, arts and crafts, games, chantey singing, daily field trips to local maritime sites (Whaling Museum, Seamen’s Bethel, Buzzards Bay Coalition, Eastern Fisheries, Fisherman’s Wharf, etc.), and guest presenters (fishermen, marine scientists, maritime artists and musicians, etc.). The National Park’s Visitor Center garden and Corson Building at 33 William Street serves as home base. This location offers easy walking access to most of the field trips.