We are excited to offer a special vacation-day program–Engineering with Simple Machines–this Veterans Day, Monday, November 13th! Click here for more information.

You can find our 2022 Annual Report here. Included in the Report:– CISF’s Mission– Program Highlights– 2022 Programs– Impact– Donors– 2022 Financials– Board, Partners & Staff

We are beyond excited to host our first open house event on Saturday, June 17th. We will be showcasing all of the fun and games we are proud to offer throughout the year. Bay Day is open to everyone, and will truly be fun for the whole family.Where: CISF Tent at Ft. GettyWhen: June 17th, […]

Registration for each week of Sea Adventure Camp, running from June 19 to August 18, will go live on March 1st at 9 AM. NOTE: WHO CAN REGISTER MARCH 1? Anyone outside of this list are able to register beginning March 20th.

A winter edition of Backyard Explorers for grades 1 through 4 will be held starting January 29th, check out the After-School page to learn more! A four-week program for Jr. Nature Explorers will also be held this winter! Learn more on the Home-School page. Registration for these programs opens 1/20 at 9 AM.

The week-by-week schedule for Sea Adventure Camp, Summer 2023, is available now! Navigate to the Camp Schedule page to begin planning your child’s summer at Ft. Getty!

Registration for December programs opens Thursday, November 17th! In addition to our scheduled Home-school programs, we are excited to offer after-school programs surrounding the celebration of holiday; in our own communities and around the world. Students will continue to connect with the natural world through a festive lens: creating wreaths, garland, and engaging in different […]

*Veteran’s Day Special Program (11/11, 12-3pm)*: We are opening up this Friday’s Exploration to all students! Kids can spend their day off at Ft. Getty experimenting with simple machines, creating and building with ropes and items on our favorite trees. $25 per person. Registration opens Sunday, 11/6 at 7am!

Calling all fright enthusiasts! CISF is participating in this year’s Jamestown Fright Night at Fort Getty! Come to our tent if you dare and explore our haunted ship; with ghost pirates, sunken treasure, and creepy barnacles to boot (hahaha)! Fright Night is set for Saturday, October 22nd.