AquaKids
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The AquaKid program engages students through hands-on learning experiences designed to enhance their public speaking skills, knowledge of marine science and work place skills. An exciting summer training program includes field trips and other learning opportunities at the Aquarium. The program enables students to become conservation educators and share their knowledge with aquarium visitors. A year long commitment is required. Upon completion of the first year, AquaKids will be eligible for a wider range of volunteer opportunities at the Aquarium.
The 2012 AquaKid program is open to those students who will be entering 7th-9th grades in the fall of 2012. Applications can be requested starting November 1st, 2011. Applications will be mailed out on January 1, 2012. Completed applications must be submitted to the volunteer department no later than March 1, 2012. Interviews will take place in March. There will be a mandatory orientation in May and a mandatory overnight retreat in June for those accepted into the program. The required summer training program will be July 3rd-August 3rd. During the school year (September-May), AquaKids will be required to attend two shifts per month.
Questions about the program? Contact Louise Todd at (504) 378-2638.
