Ocean & Climate Institute
How Students Are Grouped: Explorers, Naturalists, and Researchers are instructional groupings within the Ocean & Climate Institute, not separate enrollment options. Families select the half-day or full-day program that best fits their schedule, and our instructional staff thoughtfully place students into groups based on age, prior experience, subject knowledge, and length of enrollment. This flexible approach ensures an engaging, appropriately challenging experience that meets students where they are while encouraging continued growth, exploration, and discovery throughout the summer.
Choose Your Path to Discovery
Your Summer, Your Way
The Ocean & Climate Institute offers six weeks of flexible programming, allowing families to customize their summer by choosing one or multiple weeks of half-day or full-day scientific exploration. For those seeking a more varied experience, morning OCI programming can be paired with afternoon activities at Tabor Camp, combining hands-on scientific discovery with the excitement of traditional summer camp.
The OCI + Tabor Camp option gives students the opportunity to experience our beloved camp traditions, beginning with the newly introduced Hoyt Half, a 30-minute, campus-wide activity following lunch that brings together full-day campers from Tabor Camp, Sailing School, and the Ocean & Climate Institute. Students then enjoy two afternoon activity periods featuring selections from our diverse 2027 offerings, including waterfront adventures, sports, drama, creative arts, and more. Between activity periods, campers come together for 220 Rock, a cherished Tabor Camp tradition that builds community and connection through a shared group activity before returning to their final afternoon activity.
For those looking to extend their summer adventure, residential options are available during Weeks 3–6 for both full-day OCI and the combined OCI + Tabor Camp experience. Residential life brings together students from across Tabor Summer programs, creating a close-knit community where friendships grow, experiences are shared, and lasting summer memories are made.
OCI Half Day
OCI (AM)
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$720
OCI Full Day
OCI (AM), Lunch, OCI (PM)
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$1150
OCI + TSC Full Day
OCI (AM), Lunch, TSC (PM)
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$1150
OCI Residential
Full Day + Residential
4:00 PM Sun. – 12:00 PM Sat.
$3050
Plan Your Summer Expedition
Weekly Sessions & Dates
OCI offers six weekly sessions, allowing families to enroll for one or multiple weeks. Residential programming is available during Weeks 3–6.
Summer 2027 Weekly Sessions
| Week 1 | June 28 – July 2 | Day Programs Only |
| Week 2 | July 6 – July 9* | Day Programs Only |
| Week 3 | July 12 – July 16 | Residential Available |
| Week 4 | July 19 – July 23 | Residential Available |
| Week 5 | July 26 – July 30 | Residential Available |
| Week 6 | August 2 – August 6 | Residential Available |
*Week 2 – Holiday Schedule: Tabor Summer Programs will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. Week 2 will run Tuesday through Friday, with prorated tuition to reflect the shortened four-day session.
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Questions & Additional Information
Email us at summer@taboracademy.org or call us at (508) 291-8314.