School Break Programs at the Observatory

Weather & Trail Explorer Program Over four days, students explore nature in the Blue Hills while learning about weather and climate and their longstanding impact on the environment. Students start their day on a hike, make observations about the natural world, collect daily weather data, create weather instruments and use their creativity to draw and… Read More »

Explore Your Environmental Science Career Program for Middle Schoolers

Are you interested in exploring one of these careers? Climate & weather science Environmental science & ecology Engineering & technology Biodiversity or sustainability Data science & GIS Join the Blue Hill Observatory and partners for a week-long summer experience where you will explore STEM careers connected to weather, climate and the environment. Work with STEM… Read More »

Launch Your Meteorology Career Program Applications are Open

Join us at the Blue Hill Observatory July 13 to July 18, 2026 for another year of our week-long, intensive meteorology program for high school students. Explore 21st century career opportunities with Tim Kelley, a veteran meteorologist and weather historian, while learning about the Observatory’s weather data record and meticulous collection since 1885. The “Launch Your… Read More »

Volunteer @ 635 Feet: Become a “Volunteer Tour Guide” at the Blue Hill Observatory

The Blue Hill Observatory is seeking individuals—with a passion for community service—to become volunteer tour guides. In this role, volunteers will give tours of the Observatory’s historic landmark weather observation station—1 of only 11 in the country. Volunteer tour guides will lead visitors through the Observatory, highlighting a 140-year continuous “Weather Observation Program,” along with… Read More »