2 Hours

When: April
Friday April 5 at 9 a.m.

When: May
Wednesdays. Thursdays and Fridays at 9 a.m.

When: June thru August
Mondays thru Fridays at 9 a.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m.

Learn basic skills necessary to catch fish. Topics covered in the program include species that are commonly found around the pier, a lesson on fish identification, how to cast and tie your rigs as well as catch and release techniques.

All ages welcome

Cost: $15 per person (Ages 5 & under: $8)

3 to 4 Hours

School Programs

Wonders of Wind: In this program students learn how to harness energy from the wind, advantages and disadvantages of wind energy, the importance of clean wind and ideal locations to install wind turbines to maximize energy output. Through construction of their own “turbine” and discussions about alternative energy, participants in this program gain an understanding of how this technology works and its importance for future energy generation.

Water Quality and Build Your Own Water Treament Plant: Students explore the importance of water resources and how they are protected and conserved. They work in groups to create their own water treatment facility.

Solar Science: Discover and discuss solar power as an energy resource. Students design, build and evaluate a solar device and discover how solar panels maximize efficiency.

3 to 4 Hours

School Programs

Biology of Fishes: Students learn what fish eat, where they live and all about their internal anatomy.

Wonders of Wind: Explore the power of the wind. Discover the importance of wind energy, learn how to collect wind data using anemometers and create your own “mini-turbine.”

Intertidal Explorations: Students discover all the various types of animals that call the intertidal zone home.

Plankton Investigations: Students learn how to use scientific instruments and discover the microscopic organisms that are vital to the marine food chain.

Ocean Currents and Upwellings: Students discover how convection currents work and why they are important in a marine ecosystem.

Pier Fishing 101: Learn the basic skills necessary to catch a fish.

Water Quality and Conservation: Students will explore the importance of water resources and how they are protected and conserved.

Squid Dissection: Students will investigate the intricacies of structure and function of this unique organism.

3 to 4 Hours

Virtual Outreach

Solar Science
We can “visit” your school virtually! In this program, we mail the school all necessary building supplies for students to test and build their own solar airboat.  Students learn about the difference between non-renewable and renewable resources as well as how solar panels work. In this program, students are divided into teams with the goal of designing the most fluid and efficient solar air boat.   

Outreach

Solar Science
We come to your schools with all the supplies and a lesson on solar energy.  Students discover and discuss solar power as an energy resource. Students design, build and evaluate a solar device and discover how solar panels maximize efficiency.

Wonders of Wind
We come to your schools with all the supplies and a lesson on wind energy.  In this program, students learn about the difference between non-renewable and renewable resources as well as how solar panels work. Students then build and test their own solar airboats. First, students are divided into teams with the goal to design the most efficient wind turbine. Then, they test their design using a multi-meter and a box fan to simulate wind.  Once the team believes they have the most efficient design, they compete with other teams and a winner will be determined.

1 Hours

When: mid-May thru August
Wednesdays 8 p.m.

Discover the animals that lurk in the night around the pier and in the surf zones. Supplied with buckets, flashlights and nets- the hunt is on for creatures of the night!

All Ages

Cost: $5 per person

2 Hours

When: June 5, July 3 and August 7
Wednesdays 10 a.m.

Discover all the various types of animals that call the intertidal zone their home. Work with a pier educator to learn about the different animals that live under, on top of the sand and in the surf around the pier. Get ready for an adventure digging for mole crabs and coquina shells, birding, throwing cast nets, pulling seine nets to find fish and shell hunting.                                                                

Ages 5 and up

Cost: $10 per person

3 to 4 Hours

Birthday Party Package

Have a fun themed birthday party at the pier!

• Pirate Party: dress like a pirate, hunt for treasure and create a pirate themed craft

• Mermaid Party: dress like a mermaid and get an underwater picture, create a mermaid craft and get bedazzled

• Fishing Party: bring your friends and fish from the pier (rods, bait and tackle included) or create your very own fish print T-shirt

3 to 4 Hours

Programs for the party

Night Fishing: fishing rods and bait provided

Creatures of the Night: look for animal tracks and go ghost crabbing

Movie Night: watch a movie of your choice on our HUGE movie screen

Marine Crafts: learn about marine organisms, then create your own craft

Tie Dye: learn to tie dye and create funky shirts that are fun to wear

Ocean Jeopardy: interactive game on a variety of topics

Fish Printing: we provide a T-shirt to make a souvenir

Cost: $500

Ages 5 and up

Includes up to 12 children and 12 adults
$25 for each additional child
Maximum capacity: 60 participants