Preschool Programs
We make it easy to teach children about the ocean, whether they learn best by seeing animals, touching critters, making cool stuff, hearing stories or singing songs.
About Our Programs
Our programs are sensory-based and focus on learning for toddlers and
adults. Programs are taught by a dynamic educator and include activities
such as exhibit visits, crafts, stories, songs, animal encounters and
games.
Preschool school groups are welcome to visit our classroom for a Coastal
Close-up program as an added adventure to your field trip! Take an
in-depth look at the lives of sea stars and urchins through interactions
with live animals and costumes. See Lab Programs page for more
information.
Toddler Tuesdays! (for ages 2-5 with a parent)
Every Tuesday from June – September, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in The Sea & Me Theater. This summer bring your little ones to the Aquarium to explore all things marine! Activities may include stories, crafts, games and animal encounters. The program is free with admission. No registration is required, however space may be limited and will be a first come, first served.
Sea Squirts (for ages 2 and 3 with a parent)
Sea Squirts will explore the ocean through touch! Our programs are sensory-based and focus on learning for toddlers and adults.
Time: For the 2011-2012 school year, Sea Squirts meet on the second Friday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Price: $15 for members, $20 for non-members, per adult/child pair.
To Register: Call our group coordinator at 541-867-3474, Ext. 5301, or email education@aquarium.org. Registration must be completed the Wednesday before the program.
2011-2012 School Year Sea Squirts Programs
- April 13, 2012: Rough & Rugged.
Meet one of the ocean's toughest creatures. Sea stars are known for their spiky skin.
A Flock of Fledglings (for ages 4 and 5, without a parent)
Our Fledgling preschool programs are a drop off program designed for children 4-5 years old. All our Fledgling programs are sensory based. Programs are taught by a dynamic educator and include an aquarium visit, craft, story and song.
Price: Fees: $70 members, $80 nonmembers per child for all 4 Saturdays. Registration must be completed by Wednesday, January 4 2012.
To Register: Call our group coordinator at 541-867-3474, Ext. 5301, or email education@aquarium.org. Registration must be completed the Wednesday before the program.
