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Did you know that our most recent animal addition, Astro, was sent to Mystic Aquarium from California via FedEx? Yes, he arrived overnight an on-time! |
Spring & Summer Programs for Ages Newborn-6
Advance registration is required for all programs. To inquire about one of our programs, please complete our online Program Registration Form. After you complete the form, a staff member will contact you to obtain payment and finalize your reservation.
If you have additional questions please contact 860.572.5955 ext. 520 or email reservations@mysticaquarium.org . 
On going Programs
Mommy (or Daddy!) and Me
Ages infant-3, plus a caregiver
Explore, learn and play with your child as you take part in our Mommy (or Daddy) and Me class. The 60 minute program will take place in our new early childhood classroom designed to provide a safe and stimulating atmosphere for young children. Classes will revolve around sea life themes, offering little ones age appropriate concepts to help them learn about and appreciate the ocean and its many wonders. Each class will include story time, music and dancing as well as time for parents or caregivers to interact with their little one as they explore and play in the learning areas set up through out the room. A wonderful opportunity to meet other parents!
To find out more information on Mommy (or Daddy!) and Me click here.
Sea School
Ages 3-5
Turn your preschooler into a Sea Schooler!
Our next 8 week session begins on March 9th.
People are talking...and Sea School is the place to be for three, four and five year old's. The 8 week sessions offer preschoolers a unique opportunity to experience the exciting world of marine biology. Whether you sign your little one up for one session or ten, our teachers make sure to keep the Sea Schooler's excited about learning and excited for their next class. What better place to have children explore their natural curiosity than at an aquarium where live ocean critters are living all around them?
To find out more information on Sea School click here.
Summer Programs
Baby Sign Language
Ages infant - 4, plus a caregiver
Research indicates that infants and toddlers can communicate before they are ready or able to speak. This February we will be welcoming back Eileen Baker, M.E.D., to Mystic Aquarium for a baby sign language class. Our first program featuring Eileen Baker was such a success we had request for more! The class will take place in our early childhood classroom and is a great introduction to sign language for both little ones and care givers, or is a wonderful way to reinforce sign language already being used at home.
July 25, 10:00-10:45 am
Cost: Members $15 for one caregiver and one child
Each additional member adult or child is $5
Non-members $20 for one caregiver and one child
Each additional adult is $10 and each additional child is $5
Pre registration is required.
*24 hour cancellation policy
Animal Spotlight – At the Aquarium and on the Coast!
Ages 2 - 4
(Children must be accompanied by an adult)
Spend time with your little one and learn about aquatic creatures in our specially designed early childhood classroom. The program features stories, projects, costumes, and live animals to keep your child engaged and learning. Each session is four weeks long. We will spend our last class on an adventure to Bluff Point State Park in Groton, CT to explore and look for creatures in their natural habitat.
Choose one of 2 sessions:
Session 1: Fridays, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
July 10, 17, 24 meet at the Aquarium. July 31 meet at Bluff Point State Park
Sessions 2: Fridays, 1:00pm- 2:00pm
August 7, 14, 21 meet at the Aquarium. August 28 meet at Bluff Point State Park
Cost:
Members Series Package: $40 child/adult pair; 2nd child $18
Non-members Series Package: $52 child/adult pair; 2nd child $22
Sea Urchins
Ages 4 to 6
A wonderful way for your child to experience all the Aquarium has to offer in one week. This half-day camp is full of fun and activities that will keep your child excited to return the next day. Live animals, behind the scenes visits, projects, and costumes will be utilized to help your child learn about the many fascinating animals and occupations found at the Aquarium. A wonderful opportunity for young children to make new friends!
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-11:30am
June 29-July 3, July 13-17, August 10-14 or August 17-21
Cost: Members: $180 / Non-members: $215
Interested in a full day camp experience for your 6 year old? Click here for information on Sea Lions and Sea Adventures camps.
Advance registration is required for all programs. To inquire about one of our programs, please complete our online Program Registration Form. After you complete the form, a staff member will contact you to obtain payment and finalize your reservation.
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