Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s educational department seeks to provide as many opportunities to provide educational experiences that are engaging and fun here at CMA or off-site. Be sure to also view our off-site educational programs.
Elementary Programs
- Available
- September-October
- Time
- 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Day
- Wednesday
- Grades
- K-5
- Duration
- Four weeks
- Price
- $125
Middle School Programs
- Available
- September-October
- Time
- 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Day
- Thursday
- Grades
- 6-8
- Duration
- Four weeks
- Price
- $125
Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s After-school Adventures!
Have you been launched into the role of teacher for the first time due to the pandemic; while also trying to juggle your own job responsibilities at home? Looking for a fun, safe, and enriching environment to help supplement your child’s learning while continuing to build peer and social relationships? Bring your child to CMA for an onsite afterschool program. CMA’s Marine Academy afterschool program focuses on curriculum, enhanced by the work of a marine animal hospital while incorporating math and science standards.
Class sizes will be limited to small groups of 10, with social distancing, and CDC best practices for sanitation and hygiene will be implemented.
Presented by BayCare
Call the Manager of Education programs at 727-441-1790 x 270 for session start dates.
Program Details
- Available
- September-October
- Time
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
- Day
- Saturday
- Grades
- 9-12
- Duration
- Four weeks
- Price
- $125
Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Marine Academy Club
Looking for extra-curricular activities to supplement the school year? Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Marine Academy Club is a fun, educational, and structured time. The Marine Academy Club provides a safe alternative for students who want to engage socially, who are interested in marine biology and want to interact with other like-minded students. Sessions onsite at CMA will be centered around scientific investigation, open discussion, and discovery. The Marine Academy Club encourages participants to “think like a scientist” as they explore the research conducted by Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Research Institute.
Club groups will be limited to small groups of 10, with social distancing, and CDC best practices for sanitation and hygiene will be implemented.
Presented by BayCare
Call the Manager of Education programs at 727-441-1790 x 270 for session start dates.
Program Details
- Available
- September-December
- Time
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Day
- September 23, October 21, November 11, December 9
- Student Ages
- 5 and Older
- Duration
- Daily
- Price
- $25 (one child & chaperone); $10 per additional child
Hope’s Homeschool
Join us each month for Hope’s Homeschool programs. Enjoy fun, and educational programs filled with marine science based activities. Participants will explore Clearwater Marine Aquarium, learn about the work conducted at a working marine animal hospital, and explore marine science topics.
September 23 – Manatee Mania: Investigate manatee anatomy, biology, and conservation. Learn how CMA assists with manatee rescues and ways you can help to protect wild manatees.
October 21 – Sea Turtle Snacks: Discover what our sea turtles love to eat for snacks and watch as our sea turtle team gives out ice toy snacks to our residents. Learn about sustainability by visiting our aquaponics exhibit where we grow lettuce for our sea turtles.
November 11 – Clearwater Marine Aquarium Researcher: Step into the role of researcher discovering how Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute uses photo identification to study dolphins and right whales.
December 9 – Exciting Estuaries: Learn all about the habitat and animals right outside CMA in the estuary. Determine the necessary aspects of a habitat and go on a habitat hunt around the aquarium. Discover the amazing adaptations of seahorses, an estuary animal.
Class sizes will be limited, with social distancing, and CDC best practices for sanitation and hygiene will be implemented.
Presented by BayCare
For more information, please contact: EduCoordinator@cmaquarium.org or call 727-441-1790 x 262.
Program Details
- Available
- September-May
- Program Length
- 45 minutes
- Grades
- Pre-K through 12th grade
- Min. Group Size
- 10
- Max. Group Size
- 50
- Pricing
- $2.95 per participant + admission
Or book through the tour desk with a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice – 727-441-1790 Ext 264.
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.
For more information, please contact: EduCoordinator@cmaquarium.org or call 727-441-1790 x 262.
Program Details
- Available
- September-May
- Program Length
- 2 hours
- Pricing
- $10.95 per scout/per program
- Minimum Troop Size
- 10 Participants
- Maximum Troop Size
- 50 Participants
- (Consecutive sessions can be conducted if group size is larger than 50). *Some programs vary in price. Please check program descriptions for details.)
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
Program Details
- Available
- Please Contact Education Coordinator
- Length
- 45 min
- Pricing
- $150.00
- Age Range
- Any age range is available.
Virtual LIVE Field Trip
Virtually meet with an Education Biologist along with a training session with one of our resident dolphins. Have all of your questions answered live and virtually around the aquarium. This program is a one-time occurrence for 45 minutes priced at $150. Contact the Education Coordinator at educoordinator@cmaquarium.org to book your custom and unique learning experience today.
Program Details
- Available
- Year-Round
- Length
- Varies
- Pricing
- Starting at $15.00
- Age Range
- K-12th Grade
Hope’s Study Buddy
Hope’s Study Buddy courses provide virtual learning opportunities that are based on current teaching standards and review math and science concepts. Whether it is reviewing material from the previous year or supplementing your child’s current curriculum, Hope’s Study Buddy courses can help stimulate learning. Some courses offer an option to upgrade for a live session when your learner will get to speak to a marine life educator on the topic of their program. Learn more about the offered courses by visiting our Marine Academy.
