Pre K – Grade 4

These programs are specially designed for the aquarium’s younger audiences.

Beginning in late August, reservations are accepted for the upcoming school year. When making reservations, have several dates in mind in case the first choice is unavailable, and be prepared to provide the following information:

• Your name
• Your school’s name
• Your school’s address
• School’s telephone and fax number
• Grade level and number of students you intend to bring

Fill out the request form in the gray box to the right to request one of these programs.

Deposits & Cancellations

A $100 deposit is required for the Sea Star program and a $50 deposit is required for Dive Down Deep. Once your deposit is received, your pre-trip packet will be mailed to you. All deposits are non-refundable and will be applied toward the final balance due on the program date.

Chaperones & Fees

For Dive Down Deep, there is 15 student minimum at a rate of $7 per child. Sea Star requires a 15 student minimum at a rate of $10 per child.

The Marine Education Center and Aquarium requires that an adequate number of chaperones attend and participate in scheduled programs. For all programs, one chaperone is required for every 10 students (i.e., 2 chaperones for 15-20 students, 3 chaperones for 21-30 students, 4 chaperones for 31-40 students, 5 chaperones for 41-50 students) and will attend free of charge.

Additional chaperones for all programs are charged the student rate (listed above). Teachers and chaperones are responsible for students and must accompany them at all time.

Arrival Times

Please be prompt! Plan to arrive early to allow time for the group leader to check in. Groups arriving late will have an abbreviated program. All programs will end at their originally scheduled time. No refunds or discounted fees are given for late arrivals.

Dive Down Deep

Sea Star (K – 4)

Aquarium Outreach (K-4)