Outreach programs

Outreach Programs

Outreach programs travel year-round to schools, daycare centers, summer camps, libraries, community centers, fairs and special events - wherever you need us. We also offer Virtual Outreach programs and can customize our programs to meet your needs.

Programs are available for all ages, and most programs include live animals.

See table below for our Outreach Program offerings, or contact us if you’d like to discuss a custom program here or call (856) 361-1024.

FAQs

Program costs vary depending on the content of the program. A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to hold the date of your program and we charge $1.75 per mile (as the crow flies) for travel. For example, if you are located 10 miles from our facilities at 1 Riverside Drive in Camden, we’ll charge $17.50 for travel fees. Any parking fees will be added to the travel cost. Prices subject to change.

Payment in full is due 3 weeks before the program date. POs are also accepted.

  • Programs canceled with more than 3 weeks’ notice will receive a full refund excluding the deposit.
  • Programs canceled within 3 weeks’ notice will receive a credit towards 1 future program booked within 1 calendar year from the date of cancelation.
  • Programs canceled due to hazardous weather will be rescheduled.
  • If the Center is not notified of a cancelation and arrives at your location, no refund will be issued. If the program is then rescheduled, an administration fee of $50 will be added.

Center Educators arrive approximately 30 minutes before the program start time. If they are running late, you will be contacted with their estimated time of arrival. After the program, we typically pack up and depart within 20 minutes.

  • 6’ or 8’ long table for presentation.
  • Parking for the Outreach vehicle (medium-sized passenger vehicle) within 100 yards of your location.  Parking fees will be added to travel costs.
  • Adequate adult supervision for all children attending the program. Please inform us in advance if any children with special needs are attending so that we can best accommodate everyone.
  • Access to an electrical outlet.
  • Name and phone number of a contact person who will be on-site the day of the program.

Virtual Outreach Programs

The Center for Aquatic Sciences has gone virtual! From online classrooms and summer camps, to birthday parties and Zoom meetings, our staff and animal ambassadors are ready to login and change things up.

For more information on virtual program bookings and details, reach out to us here

or call us at (856) 361-1024.

FAQs

A 25% nonrefundable deposit is due within 3 weeks of making your reservation. The remaining balance is due 2 weeks before the program. (POs will be accepted)

We have a Zoom account that we use regularly to host virtual programs. The contact person booking the program is responsible for distributing the link to all their participants. If you prefer to use a different platform or have other questions, contact us at outreach@aquaticsciences.org

  • Programs canceled with more than 3 weeks’ notice will receive a full refund excluding the deposit.
  • Programs canceled within 3 weeks’ notice will receive a credit towards 1 future program booked within 1 calendar year from the date of cancelation.
  •  If the program is then rescheduled, an administration fee of $50 will be added.

We are happy to customize programs for a specific age group or create a new lesson to fit your needs. Please note, with customization prices may vary.

Family Environmental Science Night

Family Environmental Science Night serves as the entertainment for families while schools/organizations host special functions and share information with their communities. A special event could also be built around FES Night. It includes 6 tables of activities. Throughout the 2-hr time frame, families are welcome to pick up a "Passport", visit all tables and participate in activities, then submit their completed passport into the raffle drawing for the door prize.

Programs are available for all ages, and most programs include live animals.

See table below for our Outreach Program offerings, or contact us if you’d like to discuss a custom program here or call (856) 361-1024.