KENNEBUNKPORT GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
An Hour Under Kennebunkport Skies with Bernard Reim
A free, one‑hour guided stargazing session on the Camp Nonantum lawn led by longtime astronomy educator Bernard Reim — a focused primer for anyone curious about the night sky.
An Hour Under Kennebunkport Skies with Bernard Reim.
On a summer evening at Camp Nonantum in Kennebunkport, Bernard Reim — a seasoned astronomy instructor and columnist — leads a short, approachable class that turns the resort’s back lawn into a classroom for the constellations. The session condenses decades of teaching into an hour-long guided tour of the night sky, part of a series of stargazing lessons presented on the property.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Bernard Reim’s decades of teaching
Reim has taught astronomy labs at the University of Southern Maine since the 1990s, writes a monthly astronomy column for the Portland Press Herald and is a leading member of the local Astronomical Society of Northern New England.
A free, one‑hour stargazing class
The event is offered as a free astronomy class that runs for one hour, designed to introduce participants to the evening’s celestial sights in a compact format.
A backyard tour of the cosmos
Camp Nonantum hosts a summer series of stargazing lessons, inviting guests to observe and learn from the resort’s lawn under Kennebunkport skies.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
The evening is compact and focused: a short orientation followed by a guided look at the night sky led by Reim, who draws on long experience to point out constellations, seasonal objects and accessible celestial highlights — all delivered from the lawn at Camp Nonantum as part of a summer series.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of this short, outdoors lesson.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions are presented as part of a summer series; the standard session length is one hour.
No specific gear requirements are specified in the listing.
The program is held on the Camp Nonantum lawn in Kennebunkport; attendees should confirm start time and meeting location with the host.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is there a cost to attend?
No — the session is offered as a free astronomy class.
How long does the stargazing session last?
The session runs for one hour.
Where does the event take place?
The session takes place on the lawn at Camp Nonantum in Kennebunkport.
Who is Bernard Reim?
Bernard Reim has taught astronomy labs at the University of Southern Maine since the 1990s, writes a monthly astronomy column for the Portland Press Herald, and is a leading member of the Astronomical Society of Northern New England.
Is the program appropriate for children or people of different ages?
Yes — the event is described as suitable for all ages.