New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is a Stonington nonprofit offering 10 weeks of ocean-adventure summer camp for ages 4–17. Campers combine marine science with sailing, powerboating, fishing, surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkeling in an experiential program built around confidence, teamwork, and leadership, open to students of all backgrounds.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact New England Science & Sailing Foundation directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★Ruslan MaidansBe careful when registering for NESS camps. I canceled the morning after registering, long before the June session dates, and NESS still kept $70 in registration fees. In my experience, those fees were itemized during checkout, but the non-refundable nature of them was not clearly disclosed on the checkout page before payment. Tuition was refunded, but the retained fees were not.
★★★★★MR DThis facility houses the kindest, most thoughtful, brilliant educators i have found. The homeschool offerings are incredible, and the summer camps bring learning disguised as fun! The lesson can be "let's learn about lift," and the kids will learn about how wind affects the wing of a plane or a sail on a boat. Then they leave the classroom and go sailing so that they can see the science in action. Brilliant!
★★Katharine LeighI wish i had known about the parking. For an older person tbis is challenging with a walking disabity.
★★★★★Brendan CunninghamThis place is so awesome! We attended sailfest and it was absolutely outstanding. Most of our group were new to Kayaking and sailing and the teachers and staff were amazing. And the aquatic center was fascinating. We'll be back for classes!
★★★★★Lani KerrMy children and I have participated in summer sailing programs at NESS for the past three summers and could not be more pleased with the staff, instructors, safety and over quality of the facilty! Simply wonderful!