Group Field Programs
Imagine your class all together on one coastal campus in Key Largo! Dorms, cafeteria, boats, classrooms, labs - all in one place providing the backdrop to our unmatched marine science education programs led by our experienced staff. Whether it’s for one day or five, you and your students will have fun while learning in our safe environment! All program fees include meals, accommodations, field trips, evening programs, and gear. Financial assistance for Florida students who receive free or reduced lunch is available, and Monroe County students can participate at no charge!
Programs
Standard programs include our core curriculum of seagrass, mangrove, and coral reef ecology. Basic and advanced versions of the core curriculum are available; the advanced options incorporate data collection. We have more field trips, discussions, and labs in our “extended program” options if you would like to customize and/or add on to our standard curriculum. Learn more about all of our program options here.
We also have virtual programs if you are not able to bring your students to MarineLab.
Sample Itineraries:
One day programs: Look here for sample one day itineraries, including non-boating and non-snorkeling options!
Please note that we do not book one day programs during April and May until closer to the actual dates; overnight programs get preference in those months.
One day extended program: Itinerary $236 in 2023; $246 in 2024
Two day one night program: Itinerary $303 in 2023; $318 in 2024
Three day two night ALTERNATE program with two boat trips: Itinerary $479 in 2023; $504 in 2024
Three day two night STANDARD program with three boat trips: Itinerary $531 in 2023; $558 in 2024
Four day three night program with four boat trips: Itinerary $790 in 2023; $830 in 2024
Five day four night citizen science program: Itinerary $1030 IN 2024
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Group Sizes
Since our programs are out in the field aboard our fleet of US Coast Guard inspected vessels, we actually book in BOAT GROUPS.
One chaperone participates free per 9 students
Our standard boats carry a minimum of 9 paying participants and a maximum of 10 passengers total, including the free chaperone.
Our “Big Boat” carries a minimum of 14 paying participants and a maximum of 19 passengers including two free chaperones.
Our max capacity is 8 boat groups
Students on a boat looking at marine organisms
How to Book
Choose your program and pick your dates! There is no financial obligation to make a reservation.
You can call 305.451.1139 option 1 Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5 PM or click the button to go to our booking form!
Are you a Florida Title I school? Do you have students in your class who need scholarships to attend MarineLab? We have funds available for you through our Art Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Fund! Email coordinator@marinelab.org or call 305.451.1139 option 1
Two students looking at plankton collection
Already booked?
Our new Planning Pod reservation system creates a program-specific webpage just for you once you’ve booked a program! If you are having problems accessing it, please email Anne Hill at coordinator@marinelab.org.