Youth Programs
Something Fishy Summer Camp New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the Working Waterfront Festival are teaming up to offer 2 one-week summer camp programs for New Bedford children ages 9-10 (entering grades 4 & 5 in the fall of 2012). Designed to give kids an introduction to the history and culture of the working port from whaling days to the present, camp activities will include: hands-on marine science, arts and crafts, daily fieldtrips, chantey singing and more.
Youth Ambassador Program (YAP!) Park Stewards Program Junior Ranger Service Corps |
Did You Know?
Today, New Bedford is home to the number one fishing port in the United States in terms of the dollar value of its catch.