The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's
Youth Summer Educational Programs
People around the world have a love for Shark Week. A whole week dedicated to learning about and watching sharks in their natural environments - what's not to love? At AWSC, we wanted to offer a more hands-on experience of shark week for the youth on Cape Cod while providing an opportunity for kids to experience shark week up-close and personal. From engineering labs where participants are taught how to build and apply shark tags, to science labs, where they learn how to dissect a locally caught dogfish, our kids learn by getting messy and having fun!
This year we are offering 4-day, half-day programs as well as one-day Shark STEM Workshops. Please review the information below to learn about different programs offered.
4-day, half-day programs @ The Shark Center Chatham
Ages: Youth entering grades 3-6
Dates: July 22nd-25th & August 12th-15th
Times: 8:30 AM -12:30 PM
Location: Shark Center @ 235 Orleans Road in Chatham, MA 02650
Maximum of 12 youth in this session
Cost: $300 (Cape Cod Resident) $325 (Non Cape Cod Resident)
Our 4-day, half - day programs will introduce participants to shark biology through hands-on labs and investigations. Investigations include: mock tagging demonstration, shark art projects, engineering challenges, and a spiny dogfish shark dissection. Participants will be working on labs and activities indoors and will have outdoor time for energizers and games.
Shark STEM Workshops @ The Shark Center Chatham
Ages: Youth entering grades 2-6
Dates: July 3rd (Sold out), July 17th, July 31st, August 21st, and August 28th
Times: 9:00 AM -3:00 PM
Location: Shark Center @ 235 Orleans Road in Chatham, MA 02650
Maximum of 10 youth in this session
Cost: $60
AWSC’s Shark STEM Workshop Program will introduce participants to shark biology through hands-on labs and investigations. Investigations include: mock tagging demonstration, identifying shark teeth, engineering challenges, and a shark anatomy lab. Participants will be working on labs and activities indoors and will have outdoor time for energizers and games. Time will be set aside for lunch and a snack.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Students must be within the age range specified for each program.
Emergency contact & photography release forms are provided after registration and must be signed & returned before sessions begin.
Medical forms must be completed and returned before a child is allowed to attend.
AWSC discipline and health policies will be distributed at the time of registration.
This program does not offer Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students.
FEE & REFUND POLICIES
Registration will not be processed unless accompanied by full payment.
$50 of each tuition is a non-refundable administrative fee.
50% will be refunded if cancellation is made at least 5 days prior to the start of the session.
Sessions are not pro-rated for missed days.
Complete refunds will be made if a program is cancelled for insufficient registration.