COSA 2021 Littorina Middle School Program - Program Information & Application Instructions - August 9 - August 13, 2021

Sep 13, 2026

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Program information and application instructions for the 2021 Coastal Ocean Science Academy (COSA) Littorina Middle School Program at Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center. The one-week field-based course for incoming 7th and 8th graders runs August 9–August 13, 2021, with daily hours from 8:30am–3:30pm. Includes application components, submission method and contact details, $150 deposit requirements, fees and Nahant resident discount, rolling admissions and scholarship deadlines, COVID-related health protocols, transportation notes, and refund policy terms.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION & APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Coastal Ocean Science Academy Littorina Middle School Program August 9 – August 13, 2021 Thank you for your interest in the 2021 Coastal Ocean Science Academy (COSA) at Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center (MSC) . The Littorina Middle School Program is open to incoming 7th and 8th graders. Located on historic and picturesque East Point, Nahant, the MSC’s outreach program has been serving students of all ages for over a decade. This year, COSA will engage students in hands-on research, investigation and exploration of local threats to coastal and marine environments. There will be opportunities to meet professionals engaged in marine-related careers and to explore the diversity of New England’s coastal habitats. Program Duration The program runs from Monday, August 9 through Friday, August 13, 2021, from 8:30am – 3:30pm. Application Instructions: 1. Read the enclosed Program Information 2. Fill out the Following: o Application o Participant Statement of Interest o Transportation Plan o Individual Release o Medical Release o Letter of Recommendation (for scholarship applicants only) 3. Submit application forms (via email preferred) to: Sierra Muñoz Outreach Program Coordinator Marine Science Center 430 Nahant Road, Nahant, MA, 01908 Phone: (617) 373-2825 Email: [si. munoz@northeastern.edu](si. munoz@northeastern.edu) 4. Submit a deposit of $150 to secure your spot-application will not be complete without deposit. Please refer to the “Fees” section in this document for more information. NOTE: scholarship applicants do not need to submit a deposit. For the deposit and all future payments, PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY or pay by credit card at [https://commerce.cashnet.com/SFMSC?CNAME=OUTREACHPROG](https://commerce.cashnet.com/SFMSC?CNAME=OUTREACHPROG) (click Coastal Ocean Science Academy and enter the payment amount. ) Due Dates Spaces are filled on first-come, first-served basis, and group sizes and spots are limited this year due to COVID protocols. Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 program, and participants will be accepted on a rolling basis until all slots are filled. Scholarship applications are due by July 16th. Fees The program fee for 2021 is $495 for the one-week program. Residents of Nahant are eligible for a 50% reduction in fees. The program fee includes all instruction, field equipment, transportation to offsite field locations, and a 2021 COSA t-shirt. Packaged lunch and snacks will be provided. Program Information The COSA Littorina program exposes students entering seventh and eighth grades to local coastal and marine habitats, including the sandy beach, rocky shore, and coastal wetlands. This is a one-week, field based program where students will learn how to keep a field notebook and take basic measurements of weather, water quality, and biodiversity in different coastal habitats, all the while exploring the relationship between these parameters. Maximum group size will be 15 students. Food Packaged lunch and snacks will be provided. Health Protocols In compliance with Northeastern University and regional COVID protocols and event regulations, we are implementing the following protocols (these are subject to change following updated recommendations, and any changes will be communicated to participants before the start of the program): 1. participants are required to have a negative COVID test completed within 72 hours of the start of the week’s programming OR have been fully vaccinated 2. COSA staff, instructors, and guest speakers are all fully vaccinated [3. group](3. group) sizes are reduced to enable distancing during program 4. masks will be required during indoor activities Transportation The program takes place at Northeastern University’s Nahant Campus at 430 Nahant Road, Nahant, MA 01908, and participants should be dropped off by 8

FAQs

Who is eligible for the COSA Littorina Middle School Program in 2021?

The program is open to incoming 7th and 8th graders.

What are the program dates and daily schedule for 2021?

The program runs Monday, August 9 through Friday, August 13, 2021, from 8:30am to 3:30pm each day.

Is a deposit required, and what is the refund policy?

A $150 deposit is required to secure a spot, except for scholarship applicants. A full refund of the deposit is possible before July 16; after that, refunds depend on whether the spot can be filled.

Sep 13, 2026

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