{"id":3042,"date":"2024-02-27T16:49:47","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T21:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mote.org\/?page_id=3042"},"modified":"2025-07-14T10:21:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T14:21:36","slug":"sarasota-seas-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mote.org\/education\/programs\/sarasota-seas-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Seas the Summer (Sarasota)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get set for an O-FISH-ALLY awesome summer! Join us each week this summer to learn about ocean animals as we explore field techniques, look for and catch critters in beautiful Sarasota Bay and get inspired to protect the ocean. Find out what to bring and wear <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mote.org\/education\/what-to-wear-and-bring-to-field-programs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Pre-registration is required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every Monday, we will focus on a different animal that calls Sarasota Bay home before we wade into the Bay for a scientific investigation. Join us all summer for fun in the sun learning about dolphins, pufferfish, sea turtles and more!! Please note it is not guaranteed that we will see the animal the class is themed around but we will definitely see and catch lots of their neighbors and learn all about where they fit into the ecosystem. We hope to SEA you there!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Details &amp; Dates<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Who:\u00a0<\/strong>Ages 6-14 with one free adult chaperone<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fee:\u00a0<\/strong>$25 per child and required parent\/guardian chaperone ($22.50 members)<\/p>\n<p><b>When:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mondays, June 9 &#8211; July 28, 10:00-11:30 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>June 09<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Manatee Mingle\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>June 16<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Seahorse Shenanigans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>June 23<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sea Turtle Showcase\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>June 30<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pufferfish Party<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>July 7 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dolphin Days\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>July 14<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Crab Carnival<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>July 21 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seastar Shindig<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.32px;\">July 28<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Octopus Odyssey\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All programs will consist of wading into the water (ankle to waist deep, depending on your height and the tide) to catch small animals but the focus of the class will depend on the theme. Please come prepared to get wet and be in the sun. Closed-toe shoes are required for all Mote water programs. Your confirmation email will include additional information on what to bring and wear.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/campscui.active.com\/orgs\/MoteMarineLaboratory0?season=3644343\">Register here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Questions? Email educate@mote.org<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that Mote Aquarium admission is NOT included. Please visit mote.org\/visit for information and to reserve tickets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Weather<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For these field explorations, we will be outside for the entirety of the program. The program will still run should inclement weather or other conditions warrant the need to be inside. We will have alternate activities for each week&#8217;s theme or offer a credit for a future program so you never miss out on the fun. Meeting time and location remains the same, whether class is held outside or not.<\/p>\n<p>Mote reserves the right to update or modify any program elements as necessary. Modification of a program element by Mote does not constitute grounds for a refund.<\/p>\n<h3>Prohibited Items\/Activities<\/h3>\n<p>The following items are not permitted on Mote Marine Laboratory &amp; Aquarium grounds for the safety of our animals and guests: weapons or firearms per Florida Statutes Section 790.06(12) {firearms are not allowed at events with alcohol provisions}, or any hazardous items or materials, balloons, plastic straws, food and beverages not provided by approved vendors (water and baby food\/formula is allowed), or any other items deemed to be a safety hazard or that may be used to engage in prohibited activities.\u00a0 Smoking and vaping is also prohibited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get set for an O-FISH-ALLY awesome summer! 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