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Junior Programs Ages 4-9

Junior Programs Ages 4-9

We offer Junior Programs with curriculum focusing on hands-on field and university lab experiences for your little ones to grow their curiosity of the world around them. Select items below for Full and Half Day program information, dates and pricing

Junior Half Day Programs

ArtSea Mini (Ages 4-6) Students will understand how nature inspires art while creating their own artwork in different mediums inspired by illustrators and marine habitats Learn More
Small Fry (Ages 4-5) Students will understand the characteristics, adaptations and life cycle of a fish and appreciate the biodiversity of fishes in our coastal waters Learn More
Sea Squirts (Ages 5-6) Students will understand the classification of marine invertebrates based on their characteristics, adaptations and life cycles and appreciate their biodiversity in our coastal habitats Learn More
Sea Pals (Ages 5-8) FULL Students will understand the importance of ecological relationships in the marine environment and how human impacts can push them out of balance. Learn More
Sea Dawgs (Ages 5-7) Students in this boy-centered program will learn that marine organisms have physical and behavioral defense mechanisms to protect themselves Learn More
Mermaids (Ages 5-7) FULL Students in this girl-centered program will learn that marine organisms are impacted by environmental issues that humans can help remedy Learn More
Sea CHUMS (Ages 5-7) Students will understand how fish have adapted to different environmental conditions and the importance of sustainable fishing practices to ensure fish populations stay healthy Learn More
Sea Safari (Ages 6-7) FULL Students will understand the classification of vertebrate organisms based on their anatomy, adaptations and life cycles and appreciate their biodiversity in the marine environment Learn More
Fish School (Ages 5-7) Students will understand why and how fish school while brushing up on their STEM skills Learn More

Junior Full Day Programs

Coastal Cruisers (Ages 7-8) FULL Students will understand the importance of movement in the Earth's coastal systems and be able to identify how water, land, air and marine organisms migrate Learn More
Jr. Aquaculturist (Ages 7-8) FULL Students will learn the basics of aquaculture operations and understand how the practice of fish farming is sustainable Learn More
SEAkers (Ages 7-8) FULL Students will understand the difference between weather and climate and how climate change is impacting our treasured coastal species. Learn More
“ MarineQuest has had an unbelievable influence in Ethan's life and it has all been good! The classes and events, the staff and the educational value have given Ethan more than I ever could have imagined. ”
Julie Buland Parent

Contact Us

MarineQuest

Phone: (910) 962-2640

marinequest@uncw.edu

Main Office: 626 MacMillan Ave. 
MarineQuest Lab: Center for Marine Science, 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane 

Registration Office:
Phone: 910.962.2939

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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