Thompson Island

Thompson Island has served the education of Boston’s youth since the Boston Farm School opened there in 1833, and today it is the hub of youth education at Boston Harbor Islands. Thompson Island’s Outward Bound programs promote character development and academic achievement through challenging experiential learning. Schools, youth organizations, and families bring young people to the island for environmental education, outdoor challenge courses, sailing, sea kayaking, community service, and study of the salt marsh ecosystem, where students become citizen scientists. Park rangers also conduct research on the islands’ plants and animals, including measuring salinity. The island’s educational campus includes classrooms, dormitories, meeting rooms, a dining hall, and a gymnasium. Corporate outings, retreats, social events, and teambuilding for professionals help support the youth programs.

Boston, Massachusetts · United States