Aquarium of Niagara to Offer New Education, Conservation Classes This Spring & Summer
Education Curator, Sarah Courtney, came to the Aquarium in December last year and since then over 15 new classes and seminars have been added to the Aquarium's roster. "Conservation is a vital part of what we do here at the Aquarium", said Courtney. "The challenge is how to make the experience informative and fun. When I was a school teacher I learned that children -- and adults of all ages -- absorb much more when hands-on learning is involved. My goal here is to truly involve everyone who signs up for these classes. The more involved a person is, the greater the educational impact."
The six classes below are designed to appeal to different age groups and each one has been pre-tested to make sure the end results are impactful, entertaining and educational.
Here's what's coming up:
Live Green, Protect Blue (Conservation choices that make a difference)
Friday, April 22nd
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Geared toward 6 - 12 year olds
$5/person for Non- Members. Members free
Mothers and Babies in the Wild
Monday, May 9th
2:30 -3:30 pm
Perfect for 5 - 12 year olds
$5/person for Non- Members. Members free
Feed the Touch Tank (feed the animals in our touch tank)
Wednesday, June 15th and every Wednesday through the end of August
10:30 - 11:30 am
Everyone
$5/person for Non-Members. Members are free
Junior Vet Class
Tuesday, June 24th
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Kids 12 - 16 will get the most out of this fascinating session
$20/person for Non-Members. Members pay $5
Sharks in Depth - Everything you want to know about these fish
Friday, July 29th
10:30 - 11:30 am
All ages
$5/person for Non-Members. Members are free
Aquatic All-Star Camp includes nature hikes, science experiments, crafts and hands-on learning experiences
Monday, August 22nd through Friday, August 26th
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Perfect for children 8 - 12 years old
$225/person for Non-Members. Members pay $210
To sign up for any and all of these classes, call the Aquarium's Guest Services Desk at 716-285-3575.
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