Day Programs

Dive Down Deep

Pre-Kindergarten (ages 4-5 / 15 student minimum / 30 student maximum) 1 hr. Take an ocean journey to discover many of coastal Georgia's marine animals. Be prepared for live animals, aquarium activities, and fish games. Follow this program with a nature hike on your own and a picnic lunch on the bluff!
Times: 10:00 am - 11:00 am or 11:00 am -12:00 noon.
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Sea Star Program

Grades K - 4 (20 student minimum / 50 student maximum) 2 hrs. This program is grade-specific so each year returning students learn something new! It typically includes an introductory video, a visit to the touch tanks, and aquarium activities. We encourage groups to utilize our beautiful picnic area and nature trail after the program is over.
Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon.

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Scheduling for grades Pre-K - 4th

To schedule your class for the Sea Star and Dive Down Deep programs, email or call the scheduling coordinator at (912) 598-2335.

We start accepting reservations in late August for the upcoming school year. When you call, please have several dates in mind in case your first choice is unavailable. Please be prepared to provide the following information when you call: 1) Your name 2) Your school's name 3) Your school's address 4) School's telephone and fax number 5) Grade level and number of students you intend to bring Deposits & Cancellations: A $50 deposit is required for the Sea Star program and a $25 deposit is required for Dive Down Deep. Once your deposit is received, your pre-trip packet will be mailed to you. Deposits are fully refundable if a cancellation is received at least 30 days prior to your scheduled visit. Deposits are non-refundable if a cancellation is received within 30 days of your scheduled trip date. Pre-trip packets for these programs will be sent in advance upon receipt of the deposit.

Chaperones & Fees: MECA requires that an adequate number of chaperones attend and participate in scheduled programs. For all programs, one chaperone is required for every 10 students (i.e., 2 chaperones for 15-20 students, 3 chaperones for 21-30 students, 4 chaperones for 31-40 students, 5 chaperones for 41-50 students) and will attend free of charge. Additional chaperones for all programs are charged the student rate (listed above). Teachers and chaperones are responsible for students and must accompany them at ALL TIMES.

Arrival Times: Please be prompt! Plan to arrive early to allow time for the group leader to check in. Groups arriving late will have an abbreviated program. All programs will end at their originally scheduled time. No refunds or discounted fees are given for late arrivals.

Objective correlations for grades K-4