CoastX: Ocean Summer Programs (Marine Science, Engineering, Art)
About the Organization
CoastX, based in Kittery Point, Maine, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to sparking a lifelong passion for the ocean in the next generation. Our mission is to empower middle and high school students in Southern Maine and New Hampshire’s Seacoast region through hands-on, ocean-based experiential education that integrates STEAM, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Our programs are designed to develop the skills, creativity, and confidence students need to address real-world coastal challenges. Through experiential learning, we inspire curiosity and nurture the mindset that anything is possible, fostering problem-solving and innovation.
#areuin? Card Offerings
The CoastX Ocean Discovery Program is a one-of-a-kind, week-long marine science adventure where middle and high school students don’t just learn about the ocean - they explore it firsthand! In this program designed for curious, hands-on learners, Ocean Discovery students will conduct marine exploration from the deck of the 38’ Coast Guard certified M/V Utopia which operates as CoastX’s dedicated “research vessel”.
Session 1: July 6-10, Group A: 8:30am-12:00pm For High School Students ONLY or Group B: 1:00pm- 4:30pm For Middle & High School Students
Session 2: August 10-14, Group A: 8:30am-12:00pm For Middle & High School Students or Group B: 1:00pm- 4:30pm For Middle & High School Students
Cost per session is $100 for #areuin?, discounted from $400
Learn more: https://www.coastx.org/2026-coast-x-ocean-discovery-week/
The CoastX Ocean Engineering: From Workshop to Open Water program is a two-week, full-day, immersive engineering experience where middle and high school students don’t just learn about ocean technology — they design, build, and deploy it in Maine waters.
July 13 - July 24, 2026 (Two Week Program) 9:00am-3:00pm M-F
Cost is $250 for #areuin?, discounted from $1,100
Learn more: https://www.coastx.org/2026-ocean-engineering-program/
CoastX's Blue Art Program is an immersive, on-the-water creative program where middle and high school students explore the coast as their studio—combining hands-on artmaking, coastal exploration, and marine discovery to develop their own artistic voice and connection to the ocean. Time in a studio environment will support their creativity.
Offering 2 sessions: Blue Art Adventures (June 22–26, 8:30am-3:00pm) and Blue Immersion: Developing Your Artistic Voice (July 27–31, 8:30am-3:00pm)
Cost per session is $150 for #areuin?, discounted from $550
Learn more: https://www.coastx.org/2026-blue-art-programs/
How to Register
Please email info@CoastX.org to request a scholarship before registering.
Contact information
PO Box 244, Kittery Point, ME 03905
