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Outreach

Update for Summer 2024:

The Outreach Program at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island has a new Outreach Coordinator.  We are taking program inquiries for late Summer and Fall 2024 at this time. You can contact our Outreach Coordinator at jenna.mercier@ncaquariums.com (preferred) or at 252-475-2344. We look forward to working with you! 


SCHOOL OUTREACH
We can bring the Aquarium to you! These grade specific programs are linked with North Carolina’s Essential Standards guidelines. If the words LIVE ANIMAL are included, we may bring one or more live animals to your classroom or program.

VIRTUAL TOURS
Want to bring the Aquarium to you using technology? Have a face-to-face talk with an Aquarium educator via the Internet--learn about specific animals or the whole Aquarium!

 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

These titles are adaptable for mixed age groups, libraries, summer camps, scouts, festivals, adult groups, preschools, and more. A custom-made program, demonstration table, or assembly lecture can be created to suit your time and interests!

ADULTS ONLY
Why should kids have all the fun? Bring the aquarium to your meeting or workshop! Select from school programs, community group programs, or some that are designed just for adults. Program duration is flexible.

SCOUTS
Let us design a program that fits the needs of your group's badges, belt loops or try-its. Contact us to discuss your needs and ideas.

 

ANIMAL AMBASSADORS

We know you appreciate that the health and welfare of our animal ambassadors are of paramount importance to all of us--we cannot guarantee that an animal will be part of your program or we might need to make last minute substitutions for animals who need a day off or who can't travel too far!



Ready to sign up?

Step 1:  Select a program from these descriptions.
School Outreach:
K to 2nd
3rd to 5th
6th to High School

Other Programs:
Virtual Tours
Community Outreach
Adults Only
Scouts
Step 2:  Contact our Outreach Coordinator at jenna.mercier@ncaquariums.com (preferred) or 252-475-2344 for questions or help.

Step 3: Get ready for a fun, interactive program whether live or virtually!


Program Fees:

Please make arrangements to pay for your program at least one week prior. You can call in a credit card to our Group Liaison at 252-475-2314 (preferred) or mail in a check.
Small group program (maximum 30 participants):
$100 for initial program
$50 for repeated programs or additional hour, same day

Medium group program (31 to 60 participants):

$150 for initial program

$75 for repeated programs or additional hour, same day

Large group program (61+ participants):
$200 for initial programs
$100 for repeated programs or additional hour, same day

Festival/demonstration booths:
$250 for first four hours
$75  for each additional hour
Distance learning:
$100 for 45min program

$50 for repeat programs, same day

Travel fees: $.75/mile round trip between your site and the Aquarium--groups within Dare County have no mileage fee

Extra staff: $100/extra educators for certain animal ambassadors and some large programs
Per Diem: $109.20/night if educators require an overnight stay
Final pricing will be determined after we have discussed your program with you!

Distance Learning

Virtual Tours

Grade: All

Talk with an Aquarium educator about our animals or our exhibits via online platforms. These programs can be designed to fit your specific curricular needs or to provide opportunities to learn about a variety of topics.
  • Get to know:  Owls--learn about owls and meet our resident eastern screech owl. NCES K.L.1, 4.L.1, 7.L.1
  • Get to know:  STAR Center--see how we care for injured sea turtles in our award-winning rehab center. NCES 7.L.1
  • Got fur?--learn about mammals and meet our resident North American river otters as we watch their antics! NCES K.L.1, 4.L.1
  • Get to know:  NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island--hold on to your seats as we sweep by our award-winning galleries and exhibits. Use this as a stand-alone program or to prepare your students for a visit here! NCES 5.L.2, 6.L.2, 8.L.3, BIO.2.1
  • Ecosystem Explorations--join an Educator in-the-field to learn about a variety of coastal ecosystems:  beaches, maritime forest, marshes, dunes and more! NCES 5.L.2, 6.L.2, 8.L.3, BIO.2.1
  • Underwater Wonders:  Marine Inverts--get a close look at assorted underwater animals. Choose horseshoe crab or echinoderms. NCES K.L.1. 4.L.1/2. 5.L.2. 7.L.1.2, 8.L.3, Bio 2.1

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    For more information, please contact jenna.mercier@ncaquariums.com or call 252-475-2344.

    Duration 45 minutes

    School Programs: K to 2nd

    I've Got That. Do You?

    Grade: Kindergarten

    Compare various animals to students and learn how each of us gets around, stays warm, eats, and more. LIVE ANIMALS. NCES: K.L.1.1, K.L.1.2

     

    For more information, please contact jenna.mercier@ncaquariums.com or call 252-475-2344.

    Duration 1 hour

    Back to Basics

    Grade: First

    Discuss the needs we all share through a story and active learning. LIVE ANIMALS. NCES 1.L.2.1, 1.L.2.2

     

    For more information, please contact jenna.mercier@ncaquariums.com or call 252-475-2344.

    Duration 1 hour

    Circle of Life

    Grade: 2nd

    Many animals go through different life cycles on the way from baby to adult. LIVE AMPHIBIANS. NCES 2.L.1, 2.L.2

     

    For more information, please contact jenna.mercier@ncaquariums.com or call 252-475-2344.

    Duration 1 hour

    School Programs: 3rd to 5th

    Growing Green

    Grade: 3rd

    Use scientific techniques and sampling methods to learn about plants, decomposers, and more. LIVE ANIMALS. NCES 3.L.2, 3.L.2.1, 3.L.2.2, 3.L.2.3., 3.L.2.4

     

    For more information, please contact jenna.mercier@ncaquariums.com or call 252-475-2344.

    Duration 1 1/2 hours

    Sea2Sound Walking Field Trip

    Grade: 5th

    Walk across the Outer Banks to explore the beach, an active dune, a forest, a swamp, and a sound-side marsh. Allow 5 hours. NCES 5.L.2

     

    For more information, please contact jenna.mercier@ncaquariums.com or call 252-475-2344.

    Duration 5 hours

    School Programs: 6th to High School

    Comparing Ecosystems in the Field

    Grade: 8th

    Explore a maritime forest, an active dune, the beach or a marsh on the Outer Banks. NCES 8.L.3

     

    For more information, please contact jenna.mercier@ncaquariums.com or call 252-475-2344.

    Duration 1 hour +

    STEM Lessons

    Grade: upper elementary to high school

    We offer a number of lessons that will tie together science, tech, engineering, math and even some design.

    Stars up High and Down Below: We will take a look at how stars in the night sky influence us as well as consider how seastars live in our oceans. Aligns with NCES 3.E.1 and 4.L.1

    Working with Nature to Build a Better World:  Gain an understanding of how engineers look to nature to solve our design challenges through biomimicry. Aligns with NCES 4.L.1

    Water, Water, Everywhere:  Just what is this stuff called water and why is it so critical to life? Aligns with NCES 5.L.2

    Ocean Science 101:  Learning how the ocean works to make life possible is more important now than ever before! See how different sciences are involved in the study of our oceans. Aligns with NCES 5.L.2, 6.P.1, 6.P.2, 8. E.1, 8.E.2, 8.L.3.

    Algebra:  Dolphin Math--Work through actual observation data from the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research to determine relationships using algebra. Best for upper level algebra students.

    Indoor Astronomy-- Enjoy a daytime exploration of the stars, Moon and planets. Learn about the players in your night sky through stories and activities. Aligns with NCES 3.E.1, 6.E.1

    Or we can design a science based program to encourage your students and align with standards!

     

    For more information, please contact jenna.mercier@ncaquariums.com or call 252-475-2344.

    Duration 1 hour+

    Community Group Programs

    Animals! Animals!

    Learn about one group or a whole menagerie of our animal ambassadors. LIVE ANIMALS.

     

    For more information, please contact jenna.mercier@ncaquariums.com or call 252-475-2344.

    Duration 1 hour+

    Out and About Community Programs

    Grade: All

    Don't see what you want? Have us design a program to suit your needs! Your special program might be a talk for your group or career day for your school--let's talk!

     

    For more information, please contact jenna.mercier@ncaquariums.com or call 252-475-2344.

    Duration 1 hour+

    Adult Programs

    Nature Crafts for Adults

    Try your hand at fishprinting, create a seasonal grape vine wreath with beachcombing finds, and more! We supply the materials and supplies—your group brings a sense of artistic adventure!

     

    For more information, please contact jenna.mercier@ncaquariums.com or call 252-475-2344.

    Duration 1 hour+