Summer Outreach Programs

Terrapin held by educator.

Add a specialized outreach program to your young learner's summer schedule! Outreach programs bring a trained educator to show-and-tell at your location with marine science biofacts or a live animal encounter.

These classroom programs host up to 30 students per session.

Pricing and Fees

Program descriptions include pricing. Travel fees are:

  • $0 for Virginia Beach
  • $25 for Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth
  • $45 for Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, and Poquoson
  • $65 for Williamsburg, Yorktown, Smithfield, and Isle of Wight
Request a Summer Outreach Program

Available Summer Outreach Programs

Ages 3-5 | 30 Minutes
Single Program: $175 | Multiple Programs: $150 each

Get up and moving while learning about animal locomotion and why some animals don’t need to move to survive.

Ages 5-13 | 50 Minutes
Single Program: $200 | Multiple Programs: $175 each

Through hands-on exploration and amazing biofacts, explore the fascinating world of turtles from their serene underwater habitats to their slow-but-steady adventures on land.

Ages 8-13 | 50 Minutes
Single Program: $200 | Multiple Programs: $175 each

Discover how creatures use their adaptations to survive in different habitats. Engage in role play and examine biofacts to explore how changing seasons and environmental factors shape some amazing adaptations.

Ages 6+ | 50 Minutes
Single Program: $250 | Multiple Programs: $225 each
Premium Program

Meet two of our ambassador animals and explore what makes them unique! Learn about the similarities and differences between animals and the adaptations that help them thrive.

Adult Education Programs

Science education is for all ages! See what programs we currently offer for adult learning opportunities.

Sea turtle patient at Stranding Response's rehab center.

Saving Sea Turtles

Sea turtles have been around since dinosaurs roamed the Earth, but now human activities threaten their survival. Learn about the unique adaptations and lifestyles of these fascinating creatures and find out about Virginia Aquarium’s efforts to save sea turtles from extinction.

Have Questions?

Contact our Outreach Coordinator via email.

Email Outreach Coordinator