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30-MINUTE PROGRAMS

DOLPHIN DISCOVERY (PRE-K)

Dive into the world of dolphins and learn all about these amazing ocean animals! Discover what dolphins eat, where they live, how they communicate, and what makes them special. Through stories, games, and hands-on activities, little learners will have a fin-tastic time exploring the world of bottlenose dolphins! The maximum capacity for this program is 20 participants.

HATCHLING HEROES (PRE-K)

Embark on an adventure through the life cycle of a sea turtle, from tiny hatchling to adult! Students will explore sea turtle anatomy, interact with real biofacts, and design their own hatchling shell. Through story time and hands-on activities, they'll discover how sea turtles navigate their lives and learn simple ways we can all help protect them. The maximum capacity for this program is 20 participants.

TIDAL TOTS (PRE-K)

Get ready to wiggle, squish, and splash as you explore the fascinating world of marine invertebrates! Meet some of the ocean's spineless animals, discover what makes them unique, and learn how they survive in their underwater habitats. Through hands-on activities and interactive exploration, little learners will get up close with fascinating creatures like sea urchins and more! Tidal Tots is the only off-site pre-k program that includes a live invertebrate as part of the program. The maximum capacity for this program is 20 participants.

SQUISHY BONES (PRE-K)

Sink your teeth into the fascinating world of sharks and rays! Students will discover what they have in common with fish while comparing these incredible animals and exploring shark jaws and other biofacts. Through story time and hands-on activities, little learners will use their thinking skills to explore what makes these animals unique. The maximum capacity for this program is 20 participants.

OCEAN EXPLORATION (K-5TH GRADE)

Ever wonder what it would be like to lead an expedition and discover a new species? Discover the many ocean habitats found around the world, and learn about the animals that inhabit them with Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s after-school program. Each week students will travel deeper and deeper into the ocean as they go on their very own ocean expedition. Design an exploration vehicle then create a creature that is adapted to the new environment. Get up close and personal with CMA touch tank invertebrates and biofacts as students learn about sea urchins, dolphins, sea turtles, and more during their exploration. The maximum capacity for this program is 15 participants for a 6- or 8-week program series.

TIDES OF TALENT (K-5TH GRADE)

Animals have their own special talents called adaptations that help them to be well-suited to their environment. Explore marine animal adaptations with Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s program series. Each week, a new animal’s talent will be showcased through educational crafts and activities. Discover dancing seahorses and singing blue whales. Learn about CMA’s resident animals and how they were able to make movie magic. The maximum capacity for this program is 15 participants for a 6- or 8-week program series.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF… (6TH-12TH GRADE)

What is it like to work at a marine animal hospital? This after-school program will showcase the many different career paths within Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Students will explore a wide variety of beneficial skills and discover the next steps they should take if they want to pursue to careers in a working animal hospital. Learn about Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s research and conservation programs, education, animal husbandry, and many more departments that help promote the mission of preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit. The maximum capacity for this program is 15 participants for a 6- or 8-week program series.

BUILD YOUR OWN SERIES

BUILD YOUR OWN MARINE SCIENCE SERIES (K-ADULT)

Build Your Own Marine Science Series Description: Create a customized learning experience by selecting 3–8 of your favorite outreach programs from our 'Available Programs' tab above. Tailor the series to match your curriculum, students' interests, or seasonal themes while exploring a variety of marine science and conservation topics. Each 45-minute session is led by a CMA marine biologist and features engaging presentations and activities that build curiosity and inspire a deeper connection to the ocean.

BUILD YOUR OWN PRE-K MINI SERIES

Choose 2–4 programs from our 4 fun and engaging marine science topics to create a series that fits your classroom, your students' interests, or the time of year. Each 30–45-minute session is led by a CMA marine biologist and packed with age-appropriate stories, interactive activities, and hands-on learning that will get your little learners excited about the ocean. If Tidal Tots is selected as one of your series topics, that session will include a live invertebrate.