2011 Summer Programs

For more information or to register for a program, contact 
Mary Kay Taylor by  or call 978-281-0470

The Maritime Gloucester offers unpaid summer internships for high school students who have completed freshman year. Interns work as interpreters in the Sea Pocket Lab Aquarium, assist in animal husbandry duties, and participate in the development and care of aquarium exhibits. Interns are also encouraged to attend weekly educational enrichment programs, field studies and career explorations. Interns are required to work 10 hours per week including some weekend hours. Internships will start the middle of June and continue through the end of August.

For elementary students ages 8-11. This program will introduce students to topics in marine science through exciting hands on lessons. During the program students will study their way up the food chain through interactive lessons on plankton, invertebrates, and fish. Students will explore local marine habitats and issues affecting the marine environment. Students will be exposed to the scientific process and have an opportunity to use the Maritime Center's cutting edge scientific equipment. The cost of the program is $175/$150members and space is limited.

For families with children 6+. Please join us for an afternoon of investigation in our video microscope lab. The program will include a lesson on marine plankton, a chance to collect specimens and a guided lab using the Maritime Center's video microscopes. No scientific experience is necessary to enjoy this one of a kind opportunity to learn along with your children! This program is free for up to 3 family members with admission.

Each week we will highlight one of the fascinating creatures living in the Sea Pocket Aquarium. This creature will be the focus of a one hour program for Pre K and early elementary students (3-4 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). Students will participate in hands on explorations, craft activities, stories and games that introduce all the fun features that make the creature unique. This program is free with admission.