Educational Programs

Educational Add-On Programs

Coming for a group visit? Consider an educational add-on program! Group visits are completely self-guided; however, school, educational or scout groups can schedule a 45-minute educational add-on program. Educational add-on programs are available for as low as $2.95 per student. Please see our Educational Planner PDF for all of our program selections. Book your add-on program below or book through the tour desk with a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice – 727-441-1790 Ext 264.

Agenda:

• Ice-breaker.
• Creation of teams.
• Delivery of eco-friendly messaging.
• Activity.
• Pillowcase creation.

For more information, please contact: EduCoordinator@cmaquarium.org or call 727-441-1790 x 262.

Sweet Dreams with Winter Program

Need a team building or service project for your group? This program gives your group an opportunity to work together and team build to prepare and decorate pillowcases for children currently undergoing treatment. Teams will engage in Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s mission by first learning about our rescued resident animals and participating in various activities while learning about marine-friendly practices. Using only eco-conscience products, the pillowcases are then assembled and decorated for delivery to local community partners. Participants are able to write and attach a personalized message for the pillowcase recipient.

Agenda:

• Ice-breaker.
• Creation of teams.
• Delivery of eco-friendly messaging.
• Activity.
• Pillowcase creation.

For more information, please contact: EduCoordinator@cmaquarium.org or call 727-441-1790 x 262.

Girl Scout Programs

All Girl Scout troops who participate in an educational program will earn an exclusive Winter’s “Be True to the Ocean Blue” fun patch bracelet. This bracelet is only available to Girl Scout troops who participate in an educational program and is not available for purchase in our gift shop. Participating Scouts and two group leaders get complimentary admission to the Aquarium after the program. Any additional parents and children pay $8.95 per person group admission rate.

FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT 727-441-1790 Ext. 262

Fun and Educational

CMA’s overnight program, Sawyer’s Sleepover Adventure, combines education and fun as your group explores the Aquarium after hours.  Get a private tour of CMA, learn about our resident animals, and wake up for a boat tour around beautiful Clearwater Bay with one of our marine specialists.  Perfect for scout troops and birthday parties!  Available weekends. For more info, download the Sleepover Manual below.

Activities Include:

• Pizza snack
• Sleeping at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
• Educational Activity
• Light breakfast
• Eco Boat tour
• Admission to Clearwater Marine Aquarium the next day

To reserve your group visit, please call 727-441-1790 Ext. 262.
(You must have completed release forms for each member of the group in order to complete enrollment.)

Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s After-school Adventures!

We offer an interactive and educational after-school program to area schools looking to promote ecological awareness and environmental stewardship. We come to your school once a week and conduct an hour-long class for up to 30 children. We bring all our own materials, unique curriculum and knowledgeable staff. Our classes range in topic, including dolphin behavior, turtle anatomy, bird life, ocean invertebrates, reducing your ecological footprint and more. We are able to modify our content if your students are investigating a certain topic on which we could expand. We offer programs for children in grades K-8 and would be happy to conduct any grade range combination you would like at your school.

Please contact the education coordinator at kkern@cmaquarium.org for more information and to book your program.