There are two Ocean Detectives programs. Saturday Exploration, for 5- to 10-year-olds, is offered during one Saturday each month (except July) on a variety of topics. Squid Dissection, for 7- to 13-year-olds, occurs three times a year. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fees are $17.00 per class for members and $20.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required for this class using the contact information at the bottom of this page. If you sign up for three or more classes, you'll save $2 per class. Accompanying adults are included in the cost of each child's admission. Non-member price does not include Aquarium admission.

Saturday Exploration Program

This class meets Saturday mornings and afternoons to solve a new mystery from the watery world. Children will work with parents and peers to unlock the secrets of the deep while developing their math, science and literacy skills. We may track turtles, study crab movement, or look for trends in penguin behavior.

Saturday exploration is offered for 5- to 10-year-olds. Some sessions are limited by age (see chart). Programs take place in the Harborside Learning Lab, across the plaza from the Aquarium.

Penguins January 19, 2008

10:00 -11:30 a.m. for 5-7 year olds

2:00 -3:30 p.m. for 8-10 year olds
Reef Fish

February 16, 2008

10:00 -11:30 a.m. for 5-7 year olds

2:00-3:30 p.m. for 8-10 year olds
Seals

March 1, 2008

10:00-11:30 a.m. for 5-7 year olds

2-3:30 p.m. for 8-10 year olds
Sharks

April 5, 2008  

10:00-11:30 a.m. for 5-7 year olds

2-3:30 p.m. for 8-10 year olds
Sea Turtles

May 10, 2008

10-11:30 a.m. for 5-7 year olds

2:00-3:30 p.m. for 8-10 year olds
Whales

June 14, 2008

2:00-3:30 p.m. for 5-10 year olds
Jellies

August 16, 2008

2-3:30 p.m. for 5-10 year olds
Sharks

September 13, 2008

10-11:30 a.m. for 5-7 year olds

2:00-3:30 p.m. for 8-10 year olds
Penguins

October 4, 2008

10-11:30 a.m. for 5-7 year olds

2:00-3:30 p.m. for 8-10 year olds
Sea Turtles

November 8, 2008

2:00-3:30 p.m. for 5-10 year olds
Aqua Vets

December 6, 2008

10:00 -11:30 a.m. for 5-7 year olds

2-3:30 p.m. for 8-10 year olds

 

Squid Dissection Program

Explore the anatomy of a squid! Children learn dissection skills while learning about the internal parts of squids. Designed for children ages 7 through 13 years.

Classes are held from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m at the Harborside Learning Lab, across the plaza from the Aquarium.

2008 dates: April 6, May 18 and October 19