Education Programs
At the Barrier Islands Center, education and learning are life-long pursuits. The BIC offers a range of educational programs for children and adults, from in-person and virtual lectures that are free and open to the public to fee-based enrichment classes. Additional offerings include art shows, book readings, and activities varying from canning classes to acapella gospel performances to lectures on local history and coastal research.
For our virtual audience, our Sharing the Mic podcast and Conversations in the Kitchen series is accessible from the comfort of your home or classroom, covering a wide range of topics. Listeners can hear the personal stories of people from all walks of life - authors, musicians, artists, farmers, and more.
Stay tuned to the events calendar, so that you won't miss anything. Better yet, become a member today and receive BIC’s quarterly newsletter, complete with a listing of all the activities and events, in the mail!
Children love participating in the BIC's creative classes, hands-on workshops, and week-long summer camps. Each year, the BIC offers a variety of topics and activities, but a key ingredient is always to have FUN!
Kids Classes and Camps
Adult Classes
The BIC also offers adult enrichment classes throughout the year, exploring topics on a variety of interests, including candle-making, floorcloth design, and decoy carving. Additional offerings include cooking and art classes.
Also, look for the very popular "Dogs on the Farm" Training Classes, bringing a range of dog obedience, K9 Nose Work, and companion search training classes.
The Barrier Islands Center invites a range of voices—including musicians, artists, scientists, historians, and scholars—to engage in dialogue with our audiences, offering multidisciplinary perspectives on various topics. Many of these free and informal presentations are part of our Coffee Hour Lecture Series, the third Friday of each month from September through May at 10:30 a.m. Additional art shows and exhibits are scheduled year-round.