Title	Description	Cost
Afternoon Ecology PUBLISHED	This "afterschool" educational program is designed to foster the natural curiosity of young minds. Students learn about local habitats around the San Francisco Bay while working in a team with their peers. Over the course of each 1-week session, students will use real scientific equipment to catch animals and collect data in a fun and exciting way. The Marine Science Institute offers three sessions each with a unique theme. These sessions may be taken independently, or as part of a 3-week educational series. Weekly Themes Animals- Bay vs Ocean Bay Area Ecosystems Marine Science Exploration Who: Grades 2-5th (Ages 7-11) When: Weekly (Mon - Fri) Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm (Drop off 3:15-3:30pm) Cost: $200/learner Academic - General Nature Early Elementary School Late Elementary School	$
Marine Science Academy PUBLISHED	This 10-week:once-a-week program explores Pacific Coast and San Francisco Bay marine habitats and includes three trips aboard our research vessel in South San Francisco Bay. Academy participants will have an in depth investigation of local marine ecosystems and learn how similar animals from different habitats have unique adaptations to help them survive. Over the course of this extensive and immersive program, students focus on the San Francisco Bay habitats, local wetlands, the Pacific Coast and oceanic habitats, explore taxonomy, and form and function. Who: Grades 2-5th (Ages 7-11) When: Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays starting Sep. 14 to Nov. 16 Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm (Drop off 8:30-9:00am, Pick-up 3:00-3:30pm) Cost: $1200/learner Please review our Marine Science Academy FAQs page. Academic - General Nature Early Elementary School Late Elementary School	$
ACADEMY @ HOME for pod groups PUBLISHED	In this week-long program, students will spend 3 hours per day learning about Marine Science. This program is designed for learning pod groups and is brought to the home/site of that group. Students will observe live animals found in San Francisco Bay and Northern California Coastal habitats each day. Students will learn marine science concepts through hands on activities that further their understanding of the Scientific Method. Each day students will focus on a different topic including Rocky Shore Habitat, Kelp Forest habitat, Sandy Beach Habitat, Marsh Habitat, and Estuarine (Bay) habitat.This program requires a large outdoor space that is directly accessible to the street, an hour set-up time, a half hour clean-up time, and access to a bathroom(sanitation requirements). Academic - General Nature Early Elementary School Late Elementary School Middle School High School	$

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