Homeschool and Virtual Programs

Hope’s Homeschool

Join us this Fall for Hope’s Homeschool programs. Enjoy fun, and educational programs filled with marine science-based activities. Participants will learn about the work conducted at a working marine animal hospital, and explore marine science topics. Available for students ages 5 and up.

Marvelous Manatees – September 14

CMA is building and designing a new Manatee Rehabilitation Center! Investigate manatee anatomy, biology, and conservation. Learn how CMA assists with manatee rescues, rehabilitation, and ways you can help to protect wild manatees.

Conservation Connection – October 12

Explore the many ways you can participate in conservation efforts. From water usage to microplastics you can make choices every day that make a difference. Use your new knowledge to compete in a recycled materials challenge to become a conservation hero.

To register for these events, contact educoordinator@cmaquarium.org or call 727-441-1790 ext. 262

Pre-registration is required. We require a minimum number of participants per Hope’s Homeschool session and will reschedule or process a full refund if the minimum is not met.
Add on Aquarium Admission for $8.95 per person.
*Parking fee is not included.

Holidays with Hope’s Homeschool

Spend your holiday break with Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Hope’s Homeschool. Participants will explore Clearwater Marine Aquarium and enjoy fun, educational programming all about our work at CMA. Each morning has a specific marine science focus to explore. Available for ages 5 and up.

Turtle Family Trees – November 24

Join Clearwater Marine Aquarium in shell-ebrating coming together as a family for the holidays! Learn how sea turtles, tortoises, and freshwater turtles are all related and visit with our ambassadors from each species. Create your own turtle family tree and gourd-geous crafts. Work together as a family to collect information about the turtle family to use in the final trivia game!

Rudolph’s Reindeer Games – December 21

Celebrate the first day of winter by joining Clearwater Marine Aquarium for a program full of family fun! Spread tidings of good cheer to all of our CMA residents while participating in a scavenger hunt throughout the aquarium. Get in the holiday spirit by learning about all of our resident animals and creating festive ocean crafts to deck the halls when you get home.

To register for these events, contact educoordinator@cmaquarium.org or call 727-441-1790 ext. 262

Pre-registration is required. We require a minimum number of participants per Hope’s Homeschool session and will reschedule or process a full refund if the minimum is not met.
Add on Aquarium Admission for $8.95 per person.
*Parking fee is not included.

CMA Virtual Summer Camps

Join Clearwater Marine Aquarium for fun and interactive summer camps. Virtual Summer Camp programming includes live 2-hour camp sessions each day. Summer camp programs are 5-days in duration (M-F) and start at 1:00pm EST. Each camp includes additional content for your camper to enjoy and explore on their own. At the completion of camp, a downloadable certificate is available. Programs available for K-2^nd and 3^rd-5^th grade.

Registration Open!