Ages: 2 – 7 years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: None

Winter is a great time to learn about the bay! Bring your little one to learn science topics that are geared toward kids ages 2-5 years old. With hands-on activities, games, crafts, and stories both you and your child will leave learning something new! Our class is held primarily inside in the winter but we will go outside when the weather is good. 

Ages: 5 – 13 years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: None

Enhance your child’s homeschool journey with engaging, hands-on learning at DBMS! This winter, we’re diving into the fascinating world of weather. Each week, we’ll explore a new weather-related topic through interactive lessons, hands-on experiments, and creative projects that bring science to life. To wrap up the session, we’ll test our knowledge with a fun game of weather-themed Jeopardy, reinforcing everything we’ve learned. Join us for a dynamic learning experience that’s as educational as it is exciting!

Ages: 8 – 12 years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: None

Join us for DBMS Afterschool Myth Busters! Can you really sink in quicksand? Do goldfish actually have a three-second memory? Is it true that lightning never strikes the same place twice? Students will become junior scientists and investigators, using experiments, observations, and critical thinking to put popular myths, legends, and "fun facts" to the test. Each week, participants will explore a new myth or mystery, make predictions and form hypotheses, conduct hands-on experiments & analyze results to find out what’s fact—and what’s fiction. This program builds curiosity, scientific thinking, and teamwork, all while having tons of fun busting (or confirming!) everyday myths. Are you ready to separate science from stories? Let’s bust some myths together!

Ages: 5 – 8 years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: None

We will pick students up from Chandler at 3:25 PM in the DBMS van and then head back to DBMS for a marine science lesson, and an activity or craft related to what we just learned! We change things up every session, so if your child has joined us for an after-school session before, we have a whole new set of activities for this session!

Ages: 5 – 12 years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: None

DBMS offers half-day vacation day programs from 12:30-3:30 PM for grades K-2. During half-day programs, we pick students up from Chandler Elementary School in our 15-passenger van. Students who attend other schools are welcome to join our half-day programs. We also offer full-day vacation programs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for grades K-5. Some of our full-day programs include a field trip component. Please read the program descriptions to learn more about the topics and activities offered in each program. 

Ages: 5 – 12 years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: None

This fun and engaging program is designed to keep kids learning during their time off from school with a new, exciting theme each day. Through a mix of hands-on activities, games, crafts, and experiments, your child will explore fascinating topics in science and nature without even realizing they’re learning! The program is designed for drop-ins or the whole week! Each day is a new adventure in science, where learning is disguised as fun! Sign up for one class or the whole week! 

Ages: 12 – years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: None

Build your own fishing rod!  Join accomplished rod builder and guide Chris Aubut, as he leads a workshop for anyone over the age of 12 who would like to learn the basics of custom fishing rod building.  We provide all of the materials, equipment and supplies needed to build your own rod suitable for fishing on Duxbury Bay this summer.  Everyone takes home a finished rod at the end of the session!  Open to anyone ages 12-18 and limited to 12 students. 

Ages: 16 – years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: none

Join accomplished rod builder and guide Chris Aubut, as he leads a workshop for anyone over the age of 16 who would like to learn the basics of custom fishing rod building.  We provide all of the materials, equipment and supplies needed to build your own spinning rod suitable for fishing on Duxbury Bay this spring.  Everyone takes home a finished rod at the end of the session!  Additional dates may be added if needed to complete your project.