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Sea Stars Marine Camp & Outreach Program Staff

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Ali Stevens - Sea Stars Marine Camp Director

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Marine Education at Your Facility

We have a selection of our programs in digital format. Classes run about 30-45 minutes and can be completed by students anytime by simply providing a link to our interactive platform. Our Marine Science courses are student-paced, and include interactive games and quizzes! Reports on student answers to questions and completion statistics can be provided upon request.

Contact Sydney Kilkenny for program information and pricing nwmarineoutreach@cornell.edu

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AT YOUR FACILITY (programs are available year-round)

Let us bring AQUATIC ADVENTURES to you!

All classes at your facility are 50 minutes long and cost $210 each.
Maximum of 24 students per class/program.

We accept BOCES funding for payment.

SEASHORE SAFARI (Grades: PreK-12)

Bring the beach to your classroom! A great alternative to a field trip, this hands-on presentation introduces your students to local marine life - sea stars, shellfish, hermit crabs, snails, and...the infamous horseshoe crab.
For large groups (more than a class size) or events, we can schedule a Marine Animal TOUCH TANK at $310/hour.

EXPLORING MARINE ECOSYSTEMS (Grades: 3-12)

What is an Ecosystem? How many marine ecosystems can we find on Long Island? In the world? A LOT! What makes them unique? What makes them similar? Let’s explore the globe together to find different marine environments, especially our local habitats found right here on Long Island. Students will also enjoy a special hands-on experience with sea creatures found in our salt marshes and sandy beaches!

MARINE DEBRIS AND ENTANGLEMENT (Grades: 1-12)
What happens to litter on the beach? Explore the problem of debris in the marine environment. Learn about different types and sources of debris, how it impacts marine wildlife through ingestion and entanglement, and how students can help. An excellent opportunity for your students to become young stewards of the environment!


WHAT ARE YOU AND WHERE DID YOU COME FROM? (Grades: 3-12)

Have you ever wondered how that Asian shore crab made it to your local beach? How did it get there? When did it arrive? How does it affect the local ecosystem? How can we fix this issue? We have more invasive marine species than ever before. Students will interact with some invasive species, as well as some native ones. You may be surprised to find out what animals were not always here.

BIO-LUMINESCENT MAGIC (Grades: 3-12)
Communication of the deep sea! Dive into this mysterious environment as you learn about bio-luminescent animals through slides and pictures, glowing models, and demonstrations. Compare this unexplored world to some land bioluminescent creatures. This dark world can be brought right to your classroom! (Best setting for this program is in a dark room or in the evening)

COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE (Grades: 6-12)
Earth’s changing climate is a HOT topic these days. What does it mean for our oceans and local bays? How can we better understand these changes? Better yet, what can we do to help fix it? Students will learn about local and global climate issues, and get a first look at what live, local species are being affected most by a changing climate!

STORMWATER SUPERHEROES (Grades: 1-12) FREE PROGRAM
Learn how to be a superhero! Students will explore what they can do to help our local bays and watersheds. We will discover how various kinds of pollution make their way to the bay and ocean and how it affects local marine life. Hands-on demonstrations and a Storm drain system built right in your classroom will get your students ready to be Stormwater Superheroes!

FREE to select Suffolk County Schools, ask us if your school qualifies. (Free Classes are limited)

Contact Sydney Kilkenny for program information and pricing nwmarineoutreach@cornell.edu

Last updated September 19, 2023