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The Florida Aquarium Education Programs THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM EDUCATION PROGRAMS CATALOG 2019-2020 FLAQUARIUM.ORG Innovative STEM programming aligned with Florida’s Standards Visit flaquarium.org for details, or call (813) 273-4015. COME VISIT THE IMMERSIVE CAROL J. AND BARNEY BARNETT LEARNING CENTER. YOU HAVE TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT! ADMISSION PRICES PROGRAM PRICES CONTENTS Ticket Category General Operation Coral, Coral, Sea Labs (36 In My Backyard Behind the Exploring Traveling Ticket Only Operation Shark, Turtle, or students max (20 students max Scenes (20 max the Bay Programs (All student or Operation Shark Mini per program*) per program*) per program*) (see pg 10 for *Most Labs can run *Programs can run back- *Programs can often run Planning Your Trip Page 2 groups) Sea Turtle concurrently or back-to- to-back for more than 20 concurrently or back-to-back details back for more than 36. if space is available. for more than 20. 15-30 students $195 for the first Teacher Programs Page 4 Education Group $10 Includes 3 free $50 $40 $80 $40 $50 $600 chaperones program, $150 for Title One $6 each additional program, PLUS Student Programs Hillsborough, Manatee, 31-60 students Page 5 Pasco & Pinellas County only Includes 6 free $75 $70 N/A N/A N/A $600 mileage (same chaperones site, same day Hillsborough Mon.-Thurs.: Free Onsite Programs Page 6 61-90 students $600 + County Fri.: $6 $95 $90 N/A N/A N/A Head Start Includes 9 free $9/person Pre-K, 1-2, 3-5, 6-8 & 9-12 chaperones over 60 Additional Programs Page 9 Welcome Teachers, PLANNING YOUR TRIP Aquarium Address Every year, the Education Team prepares for the new school year. In 2014, the 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602 Traveling Programs Page 10 • Group minimum is 15. Carol J. and Barney Barnett Learning Center opened to provide innovative RESERVATIONS OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION student programming using three dynamic spaces to host Operation: Sea Turtle • School programs are available Monday – Friday, September Phone: (813) 273-4015 or (800) 353-4741 ext. 4015 Education Back Cover through May. (formerly Operation: Tango). With the success of Operation: Sea Turtle, the Mail: The Florida Aquarium Education/Reservations • Summer programming or weekend options may be available for Program Sponsors Education team was motivated to develop a second three-room program about select programs, so please call Reservations at 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602 coral reefs: Operation: Coral. In January 2018, the Education Team debuted a third (813) 273-4015 to inquire. Website: flaquarium.org innovative program about sharks called Operation: Shark. All three of these multi- Maximum program participant numbers above reflect the maximum at Email: [email protected] room programs for elementary and middle school students are interactive and one time in one room. Many programs can run concurrently in different include critical thinking that helps strengthen skills in STEM (science, technology, rooms or can be offered back-to-back to accommodate larger groups. MAKING A RESERVATION engineering, and mathematics) and align with the Aquarium’s conservation CHAPERONE TICKET PRICES: efforts. In each program, students are presented with a challenge. Students then There are two convenient registration methods travel through the Learning Center to gather clues to complete the challenge. • One chaperone is required for every 10 students. Teachers are • Register online at flaquarium.org. Once there, hover over the There are also mini-program options available for groups who have limited time. considered chaperones and are counted in the total chaperone Education tab. Click on Field Trips. On that page, you will find details count on field trip day. about field trips and how to easily schedule your school field trip. The Education Team even offers programs starting at 9:00 AM, before the main Aquarium opens, to accommodate school schedules. • Additional chaperones pay the student admission rate. • Call the Education Reservations Team at (813) 273-4015, and they • For your group’s convenience, only teachers and teacher- will be happy to make all arrangements for you over the phone. The fourth learning space is a colorful replica of a typical Florida backyard. Focused designated chaperones are permitted into instructor-led • Whether you call or submit a web registration form, we advise on pre-kindergarten through first grade, this space allows students to explore local programs, with a maximum of three adults per room. that you have two or three possible dates in mind in case your Additional chaperones may tour the Aquarium and/or visit habitats and to develop an appreciation for the outdoors. first choice is not available. the Aquarium’s Café Ray. RESERVATION TIPS For upper elementary, middle, and high school students, the fifth space is a Aquarium Annual Memberships, Teacher Study Program cards, and dedicated laboratory. Students can dissect specimens, examine sediment, and the Sea Star program are not valid for school field trip admission. • Consider coming for your field trip between September and February, as the Aquarium is typically not as crowded. classify marine invertebrates while using technology and scientific instruments to PARKING PRICES practice their STEM problem-solving skills! • Consider coming for your field trip earlier in the week, as Buses: FREE Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are usually less crowded. If you cannot make it to the Aquarium, our traveling Water Wheels program is Cars: $4 per car on field trip day only (discounted school group rate) • If you plan to purchase lunch, use the form on the web site or the form included in your confirmation email to pre-purchase for you! It provides students a hands-on opportunity to learn about animals and BUS PARKING DIRECTIONS environmental science right at their school. There are engaging options for all lunches for your students. It is more economical, and you can Proceed to the drop-off location on Cumberland Street* (Port pick up your food at the time you designate. grade levels. Terminal 3), and watch for an Aquarium Team Member to greet your group. o All group lunches must be pre-ordered; group walk-ups are not There are programs for every age level. With our pricing structure, programs are **On certain days, cruise ships may be in Port, and there may be an alternate permitted in Café Ray. drop-off location. Review your confirmation materials carefully and call easily combined with general field trip tickets. Don’t hesitate; call today to register Reservations at (813) 273-4015 to find out if this may affect you. CONFIRMATIONS your students for your field trip! • If you submitted a web registration form, allow up to five business CAR PARKING DIRECTIONS days to receive your confirmation. If you requested an onsite Cars should proceed to the main parking lot, north of the Aquarium, program, we will call you to review program times. located off York Street. The parking lot opens at 9:30 AM. • If you call, we will make all arrangements over the phone. You will HILLSBOROUGH OR PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOL PICK-UP LOCATIONS: ESCOT BUS LINES IS THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM’S know your date right away, and you will also receive an electronic PREFERRED EDUCATION TRANSPORTATION PARTNER! 56-passenger 38-passenger RESERVATION INSTRUCTIONS confirmation within five business days. Are you having difficulty securing transportation for your field trip? Consider Four-hour trip $520 $448 • If a staff member is not available, please leave a voicemail with Additional hour $90 $80 RESERVATIONS OFFICE HOURS using our preferred education transportation partner, ESCOT Bus Lines. ESCOT the best number and time to call. Monday – Sunday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM has the experience you need in Florida for all your large and small group day PASCO COUNTY SCHOOL PICK-UP LOCATIONS: • Your confirmation materials cover details about arrival, parking, trips. They feature 56- and 38-passenger luxury buses for your field trip. Visit 56-passenger 38-passenger Aquarium Operating Hours program schedule, lunch options, and chaperone guidelines. The Florida Aquarium on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, and mention Florida Please take the time to read all materials. Four-hour trip $644 $556 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM every day Aquarium/ESCOT Education Express to get these special rates: Additional hour $90 $80 • If you registered a group for another person, please pass the Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas confirmation information to the person who will be leading the trip. Call (727) 545-2088 or e-mail [email protected]. ESCOT Bus Lines is family-owned and has served the Tampa Bay area since 1983. 2 PAYMENT METHODS AT THE AQUARIUM • Payment for the field trip is required upon arrival. • On most days, groups will drop off at the Port of Tampa’s Terminal 3. • Payment must cover all of the students and additional chaperones in Carts will be provided for your group to transport your lunches to the your group. Teachers are considered chaperones and are counted in Sea Star Pavilion. Each group is responsible for transporting and storing the total chaperone count on your field trip day. their own lunches in the designated area. Please pack in coolers and label all coolers with your school’s name. • Please collect all payments from your group and make ONE SINGLE PAYMENT for your field trip. • Your group will enter the Aquarium through the School & Camp Group Entrance adjacent to Port of Tampa’s Terminal 3. Your group will wait in • Exploring the Bay Eco-Tours and sleepovers require deposits. the courtyard while the group leader is directed to the Group Check-In Sleepovers will need to be paid in full before the date of the program. TEACHER Desk in the main lobby for payment. At this time, lunches may be stored • Outreach payments also require deposits and must be paid in full two in the designated area next to the Sea Star Pavilion.
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