Sea Sport Science

Intermediate Programs Ages 9-14 Intermediate Programs Ages 9-14

Join MarineQuest for a high-energy week of sea sports! You'll have the chance to surf, paddleboard, kayak, snorkel, and fish as you review weather and tide conditions each day and learn how these predictions are made. Examine tidal forces and how they impact recreational activities in the salt marsh and even the beach. Understand the science behind fishing regulations by collecting population data and simulating different fishing technologies. Explore the world of physics by collecting real-time data while surfing and boogie boarding and get experience identifying beachfront hazards. Learn the science and safety measures you need to know when recreating outdoors.

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What will students explore and discover?

Discover how the sun is the ultimate energy source that drives waves.
Build a weather station and use weather maps to make predictions.
Investigate water quality parameters and learn how standards are set.
Explore tidally influenced habitats and learn how tides are predicted and measured.
Learn to surf and test out paddleboarding!

Program Dates, Tuition & Registration

Sea Sport Science Program Dates, Tuition & Registration
Ages	10 - 14 (must complete 4th grade and turn 10 by the start of the program)
Staff/Student Ratio	1:10
Schedule	Commuter: Monday - Friday Overnight: Sunday - Friday
Time	Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Overnight Check-In/out	Sunday 3:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM
Summer Sessions	Week 1: June 8 - 13, 2025 FULL Week 2: June 15 - 20, 2025 FULL Week 5: July 6 - 11, 2025 FULL Week 7: July 20 - 25, 2025 FULL
Academic Fee	$600
Optional overnight Fee	$810 Total Cost: Academic + Residential = $1,400
Location	UNCW Campus - TBD
Registration Deadline	You must register two weeks prior to the start of the program.

*Note that prices, content, dates, and times are subject to change without notice.

** Week 8 session is Commuter ONLY

Frequently Asked Program Questions

What can my student expect during the overnight program?

MarineQuest's overnight option gives students a full summer program experience. During our overnight programs, students will build community and develop leadership skills that are important for scientists and engineers.

After the day's activities, students will have about an hour of free time before dinner to call home, clean up, or just rest. MarineQuest overnight students will eat dinner in one of UNCW's cafeteria locations. Following dinner, there are about 2 hours of scheduled group activities.

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My Child Will Need To Fly To Wilmington To Attend The Program. How Do I Make This Happen?

The MarineQuest staff is more than happy to pick up and drop off students at ILM. An airline request form is required. In some instances, we do have an additional charge

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How Are Instructors Chosen for MarineQuest?

Most MarineQuest program educators are marine scientists pursuing or have recently completed their undergraduate or graduate degree in a marine science discipline. Also, we hire teachers who have a passion for marine science education. We search through 100+ staff candidates to identify a summer team with experience working with youth, marine science and hold safety certifications including first aid, lifeguard, and more.

We are proud to have a team that is highly trained in both safety and marine science. Each staff member passes a criminal background check before hiring, is First Aid certified, passes a DMV check if they are driving, and is lifeguard certified if required by their position.