Briarwood is located on the ocean, on Cape Cod. The year round marine science field station offers a summer marine science camp, including fishing, research, boating and kayaking. Briarwood also offers a sailing camp using optimists and corinthian sail boats.

The Briarwood Marine Science Program brings life to Environmental Science through the non-invasive study of the habitats, niches, and ecosystems of Cape Cod's animals and plants. The Marine and Environmental Science Programs have been designed to integrate life science, technology and mathematics frameworks through a relevant, stimulating and FUN course of study.

Campers in the Sailing Camp are taught theory, safety, and skills in boats ranging from 8 to 22 feet. A variety of open cockpit sailboats are available for beginners. The Optimist Dinghy is a small, gaff-rigged sailboat with a single mainsail, perfect for intermediates and for advanced sailors who want to sail solo for fun. The Corinthian is a 19-foot boat with a wide, deep cockpit and a small cuddy cabin. It can hold up to 4 sailors and an instructor. Corinthians have a full-lead keel that provides greater stability and are especially good for racing or sailing beyond Little Bay.

These one-week programs takes place on the shore of Little Bay in Monument Beach at a facility overlooking Toby Island and the entrance to the Cape Cod Canal.