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Out-of-School Programs

Out-of-School Programs Out-of-School Programs

Join the MarineQuest team for some weekend and after school fun! Throughout the year, we host and participate in programs and events for children, teens and families so you can continue making waves in environmental science beyond summer programs.

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Marine Investigators (4th - 6th Grade)

Marine Investigators gives young scientists in grades 4–6 hands-on experience investigating real marine and coastal science problems. Participants ages 10–12 will use technology, scientific tools, and real data to explore questions and find solutions. Sessions meet one Saturday evening each month at the UNCW Center for Marine Science. Pizza dinner included!

One Saturday evening each month
Ages: 4th - 6th grade
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
$50 per student (includes pizza)
Location – UNCW Center for Marine Science

Hurricane Hunters

Saturday, October 10

Become a storm scientist and investigate Hurricane Florence using real scientific data! Participants will explore how scientists use environmental sensors to monitor dangerous storms, then use Micro to code and build their own sensors to measure conditions such as wind, flooding, pressure, and rainfall. Working as a team, participants will connect their instruments into a wireless Hurricane Monitoring Network and use incoming data to track a simulated storm and make evidence-based decisions. No previous coding experience required.

Please review the cancellation and refund policy at the bottom of this page.

Events

No upcoming events at this time. Stay tuned for Fall 2026!

Out-of-School Programs

Marine Explorers (1st - 3rd Graders) Explore marine science topics and fascinating facts, get messy with hands-on science activities, and enjoy yummy pizza! Marine Explorers (1st - 3rd Graders)

Family Kayak Trips (Student age 7 - 14 and parent) Want to learn about the coastal environment together as a family? Plus learn and practice kayaking skills. Family Kayak Trips (Student age 7 - 14 and parent)

Science Fair Skill Builder Series (4th - 5th Graders) Get ready for the science fair with MarineQuest! From question development to experimental setup and poster presentation, we will cover it all! Science Fair Skill Builder Series (4th - 5th Graders)

Scouts Is your troop working a specific badge or merit badge? MarineQuest offers established dates and programs but also customizes programming for your troop. Scouts

Blue Heron Bowl 2027 The Blue Heron Bowl is North Carolina’s regional event for the National Ocean Sciences Bowl. UNCW will host the 2026 and 2027 competitions, where high school teams test their marine science knowledge to qualify for nationals. Blue Heron Bowl

Registration Closes and Refund Policy

Last Minute Registrations

Registration for Out-of-School Programs closes the Tuesday before each program date. We cannot accommodate last minute additions to Out-of-School Programs, as materials and content are prepped in advance based on registration numbers.

Cancellations and Refunds

We are unable to provide refunds in any circumstance for Out-of-School Programs. Again, this is due to advance planning and preparations. We apologize for any inconvenience.