Outreach

Live outreach

Get our Fall Discount!

Schedule a outreach to take place between September 2023 – February 2024 to receive $25 off your program price!

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.

Live 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) 685-4359.

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

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Traveling Programs

Outreach programs travel year-round to schools, daycare centers, summer camps, libraries, comunity centers, fairs and special events - whereever you need us. Programs are avialable for all ages, and most programs include live animals.

Birthday Parties

Looking for aunique birthday party for your child? Let us dive ino your party with our hands-on interactive 90-minute program.

virtual outreach

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

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.

Program Description Next Generation
Science Standard Key
Age Price Space
15 Minute Celebration Shout-out Is it a bird? A plane? why, it's actually a penguin with an octopus, some fish, sea turtles and a whole crew of super animals coming your way! Meet these creatures and more as we learn about their superpowers. All Ages $75 20 spots
15 Minute Meet and Greet Enjoy a close up Zoom greeting from your favorite animal ambassador. All Ages $75 20 spots
Animal
Champions
Everybody is great at something; so are animals. Meet animals that might not swim the fastest or jump the highest, but still win the gold medal at surviving! K and Up $150 32 spots
Crazy Coverings Discover what the different outside coverings on animals do to help them survive in their habitat. PreK-K $140 32 spots
Habitat Heroes Discover what the different outside coverings on animals do to help them survive in their habitat. 3rd and Up $150 32 spots
Library Program 2022 Summer Reading Theme: Oceans of Possibilities: The ocean is a wonderful and mysterious place. In this program, students will learn about oceanic wildlife and how scientists are able to study the world’s largest and most diverse habitat! All Ages $160 50 spots

Libraries Online

  • Summer Reading Theme 2022: "Oceans of Possibilities
  • $160 for a 45 minute program
  • Email outreach@aquaticsciences.org to schedule your program

Zoom Meet and Greets:

Be the star of your next Zoom meeting1 $75 for a 15 min Meet and Greet with animals like Mortimer fthe Screech Owl, or Needles the Pine Snake.

When do I pay?

A 20% non-refundable deposit is due 3 weeks after booking the program. Payment in full is due 2 wks before the program. PO's are also accepted.

What Are My Responsibilities?

We have a Zoom account that we use regularly to host virtual programs. the contact person booking the pgoram 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

What if I need to cancel?

  • Programs cancelled with more than three weeks' notice will receive a full refund excluding the on-refudable deposit.
  • Programs cancelled with less than three weeks' notice will receive a credit towards future program booked within one full calendar year.

Will you customize a program for me?

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.

traveling program

Outreach Traveling Programs

Outreach programs travel year-round to schools, datcare centers, summer camps, libraries, community centers, fairs and special events - wherever you need us.
Get hooked on Outreach!!
We come to you!
Let us Dive into your classroom or special event!

  • Live animals
  • Interactive Programs
  • Birthday parties

View our complete brochure online by selecting the link below:
Outreach Program Guide (Color version)
You may also call (856)361 1024 to have a copy e-mailed to you.