Imagine sleeping under stars, listening to the gulls beckon before dawn, watching thunderstorms approach from the mainland and swoosh overheard, lounging in rocking chairs on the historic Oceanic hotel porch and taking in a sweeping coastal view, tidepooling, singing fireside songs by the rising tide, adventuring below a spooky crescent moon on a night hike, and soaking in some rich and salty history as we swap pirate and ghostly tales of these historic islands.
With a small group of teens we have come to know through the years, we’ll spend two days aboard the F/V Erica Lee and then depart on a Portsmouth ferry Wednesday morning to sleep overnight for two nights and three days in tents on Star Island, including a possible visit the Shoals Marine Lab on Appledore or other nearby island adventure. We are the only youth group given permission to camp on these islands, and we are so grateful to be able to spend a few days on Star Island with our teens.
This week is open to teens who have successfully completed at least two BOAT CAMP weeks by August 2026.
Schedule:
Monday & Tuesday, depart Newburyport, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday morning, depart Portsmouth, NH
Wednesday through Friday morning, tent at Star Island. Visit Shoals Marine Lab on Appledore Island or boat tour and seal watching along nearby islands.
Friday mid-to late morning, return to Portsmouth.
Dates:
July 12 through July 16
Cost:
$1349
Includes all boat transportation and island visitor fees, tents, and all meals. (Wednesday dinner through Friday breakfast; Thursday evening dinner inside historic Oceanic Hotel.)
Location:
Newburyport & Portsmouth, NH
