Marine Academy Summer Programs

Summer Career Shadow Program

Ever wonder what it would be like to work at a working marine animal hospital? Join us for our week long teen career shadow experience! This experience gives you an inside look at aquarium careers. Meet aquarium personnel, participate in activities, and explore behind the scenes. Learn about Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s research and conservation programs, education, and animal husbandry.

Offered Mornings

Weeks 3, 5, 6, 8, 10

Price

$225 members / $203 members

Field Scientist

Want to get your feet wet in marine sciences? Come join us at Clearwater Marine Aquarium for an introduction to equipment and techniques marine biologists use in the field. We will travel to a local nature park to conduct an environmental survey. Campers will enjoy a kayak trip and two snorkel excursions to test out field techniques such as using a seine net and gathering specimens.

Offered Mornings

Weeks 3, 5, 6, 8, 10

Price

$225 members / $203 members

Advanced Marine Biology – Scuba Diving

1. This is an all-day program designed to immerse you into marine biology. This program introduces participants to the basic principles of scuba diving and equipment.* For one session during the week, students get to put on actual scuba gear and discover scuba in a pool. Students will have the opportunity to spend time at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, our offsite rehabilitation center**, and local nature parks. Participants will kayak and snorkel to learn first-hand about the local estuary.

*The scuba session is supervised by certified scuba instructors. No previous experience is necessary.

**Visits to the rehabilitation center only available if no animal is being rehabilitated.

Offered Afternooons

Week 2

Price

$450 non members / $405 members