Early Release Days - NPS

2026 WINTER I AFTER-SCHOOL SERIES – Grades K–5
Winter I Session: January 13 – February 19

Join the Maria Mitchell Association this winter for our Winter I After-School Series, designed for students in Grades K–5. Each afternoon offers seasonal, nature-based activities, experiments, crafts, and outdoor exploration—even in the chilly months!

This day-specific program includes transportation from local schools:

  • Nantucket Elementary School & Intermediate School – pickup at 2:30 PM

  • Nantucket Lighthouse School – pickup at 2:50 PM

  • Nantucket New School – pickup at 3:00 PM
    (With parent/guardian permission)

Participants will travel to the Hinchman House Natural Science Museum or an off-site field location. While school may be out, the curiosity continues!

Pick-up is at 5:00 PM sharp at the Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk Street.

WINTER I SERIES DATES:
Choose the day that works best for your schedule—each offers a unique experience!

  • Tuesdays – 6 Week Series
    Jan 13, 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17

  • Wednesdays – 4 Week Series
    Jan 21, 28; Feb 4, 18
    Please note: Wednesday Jan 14 is a NPS Early Release Day. **These sessions require separate registration under the NPS Early Release Days option.

  • Thursdays – 6 Week Series
    Jan 15, 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19

Program Fee:

  • $400 for the full series

  • $25 per individual session

  • MMA Members receive a 20% discount when signed into their account.

To register for individual dates, click “Show Individual Events” during registration.


Wednesday January 14
Event name
Start time
End time
Ticket type Fee

Early Release Days - NPS
Wednesday January 14

12:00 PM
3:00 PM
Free/person
Free/person