Duxbury Bay Maritime School

Duxbury Bay Maritime School’s summer lineup is basically a pick-your-own waterfront adventure, with options that range from “try everything” days to skill-based tracks in sailing, paddling, rowing, marine science, and powerboating. Their flagship Maritime Adventures is a full-day program for ages 6–11 where the schedule flexes with the tide—high tide might mean sailing/kayaking/swimming (plus a Clark’s Island picnic), while low tide can include marine science labs, STEM challenges, arts & crafts, motorboating, and local field trips.

For kids who want to specialize, DBMS runs Junior Sailing (ages 6–18) with clearly leveled options—from beginner intros like Tiller Tamers (ages 6–7) and group RS Quest sailing (Quest Adventures, ages 7–9) to multi-week and skill-matched progression programs (like Opti fundamentals). On the paddle side, Paddlesports (ages 5+) includes Kayaking for younger and older kids (with tides/wind/currents as part of the learning) and Junior SUP for ages 10–18.

They also offer Junior Rowing (ages 11–18)—including a true beginner Learn to Row pathway plus more advanced sculling/coastal adventures and high-school development options. If your child is more science-and-creatures than “sport track,” Marine Science & Fishing includes themed weeks and age bands (from early childhood programs to older-kid topics like shark week) plus options like Fishing with Captain Tony (ages 9–16) and programming that may include bigger outings (e.g., whale watch/field trips). And for older kids, Power Boating (12+) offers a hands-on, on-water “driver’s ed” style boating course with USCG-certified captains, plus boater’s license coursework tied to MA requirements.

June 17 - August 21, 2026

Marine Science & Fishing Camps

‍$200 - $520/week, depending on age and session. Some camps offer drop in days for $55/day.

‍Paddlesports Camps‍

$265/week

‍Maritime Adventures Camps

‍$725/week

‍Junior Sailing Camps‍

$375/week or $725/2 weeks

‍Junior Rowing Camps‍

$250/week for beginners, $360/week for rowers with previous experience, or $450/2 weeks

‍Power Boating Camps‍

$340/week

Programs can be registered for online here.

Registration opens January 30, 2026.

(781) 934-7555

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What Parents Like‍

• Parent testimonials repeatedly credit instructors for leaving a lasting impression and creating a safe, encouraging environment where kids build skills and confidence. (1)
• Reviews say a child had a great time at sailing camp, also did marine ecology, and asked to be enrolled for two more weeks next year—specifically noting they “loved the counselors.” (2)
• The “try everything” format is a hit. Parents highlight the value of kids getting time on the bay while building confidence across activities (1)
• A testimonial calls out a child who loved being on the water and trying something new because they’re fascinated by science and animals. (1)
• Some reviews call DBMS an “awesome place to row for all abilities,” praising the high school program as top-notch and even a pathway toward college recruiting. (2)
• Testimonials specifically mention kids gaining confidence and wanting to continue with private instruction afterward. (1)
• Reviewers praise “great instructors,” a clean facility, and friendly staff. (These are DBMS-wide reviews, not camp-specific, but they support the same “well-run, warm people” theme.) (3)

‍What Parents Think Could Be Improved‍

• DBMS spans everything from full-day “try everything” (Maritime Adventures) to skill-specific intensives (Junior Sailing/Rowing/Power Boating), so the best fit depends heavily on whether your child wants variety or progression.

‍Our Take

‍Across the different DBMS camp types, the “why parents like it” themes are consistent: strong instructors, confidence-building on the water, and kids who want to come back—with especially clear public signals for sailing and rowing programs. Because the public review pool is smaller for some specific tracks (like paddlesports and power boating), we’d treat DBMS’ overall reputation plus program descriptions as a strong baseline—and then confirm fit with a quick pre-enrollment checklist (swim requirements, how kids are grouped, how much time is on-water vs. land-based, and what happens on cooler/rainy days).