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MEGA-lodon sized fun for you and your little one! Join us as we explore the marine environment through imaginative play, STEM activities, songs, and more.\u00a0Programs take place indoors at Mote SEA (Science Education Aquarium).<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Onsite Classes at Mote<\/h4>\n

Shark Pups & Grownups is an early childhood STEM program for kids ages 2 through 5 and their favorite adult. Each class includes: movement, sign language, science tool exploration, role play, games, and exploring the bay with our immersive water time! Each month features a new theme to engage your Shark Pup, and each class is unique to allow families the opportunity to join us several times without repeating a class!<\/p>\n

Who:<\/strong> Preschool (2-5) aged kids and their favorite adult
\nWhen: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.,<\/span><\/i> select Saturdays<\/span><\/i><\/strong>
\nWhere: <\/strong>Mote SEA Teaching Labs<\/i>
\nFee:<\/strong> $22.50 for members, $25 for non-members per child <\/span><\/i>(and one parent\/guardian)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Please Note: Admission to Mote Aquarium is NOT included with this program. Please visit\u00a0mote.org\/visit<\/a>\u00a0for information and to reserve tickets.<\/p>\n

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. All classes meet at the entrance to The Aquarium<\/span><\/i>. Be sure to read your confirmation email to know what to bring and wear to class. Please review our cancellation, weather, and health policies here<\/a> before registering.<\/p>\n

Questions about Shark Pups and Grownups at Mote? Contact Chloe Chinn at cchinn@mote.org.<\/p>\n

Please review our updated\u00a0Program Policies<\/a>, including cancellation and refund information.<\/p>\n\n

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\n Photos of the Shark Pups & Grownups class that took place at the Chickee Hut on a Saturday morning outside Mote Aquarium. <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n
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\n Photos of the Shark Pups & Grownups class that took place at the Chickee Hut on a Saturday morning outside Mote Aquarium. <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n
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\n Photos of the Shark Pups & Grownups class that took place at the Chickee Hut on a Saturday morning outside Mote Aquarium. <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n
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\n Photos of the Shark Pups & Grownups class that took place at the Chickee Hut on a Saturday morning outside Mote Aquarium. <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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