Youth & Family Programs

Jr. Naturalist

Be a Junior Naturalist for the day at the Maritime Center!
Jr. Naturalists will explore a maritime forest and salt marsh, meet our snakes, turtles and alligators, discover marine life through microscopes & so much more! Different sessions for different age groups. Check our calendar for dates.

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Nature Discovery Sessions

Nature Discovery Sessions offer people of all ages the opportunity to explore and experience nature and art in all forms. Sessions include:

  • Fish & Leaf Printing Workshops
  • Owl Pellet, Shark, and Squid Dissections

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Pluff Mudder Summer Camp

Campers will spend time participating in activities that highlight different themes and experiences, including ecology, arts, history, and conservation. Campers will take part in activities around the Maritime Center that will expand their knowledge of and encourage their interaction with the local environment. Multiple sessions rising 2nd-4th graders (half-day) and 5th-7th graders (full-day) each summer.

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Kayak Tours

Join a PRSF Naturalist for a 2-hour guided kayak tour of the Chechessee River departing from the Maritime Center. 

Pricing:

  • $35 (ages 5-12)
  • $50 (ages 13+)

Children ages 5-12 must be on a tandem kayak with an adult (18+)
Designed for all experience levels.
*Click the “Book Now” button to purchase tickets!

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Story Time

Tuesdays at 9:30am; June – August

Join us in the Maritime Center to take a trip through the ocean and watch sea creatures come alive through the pages of a book! Stick around after the story for a fun activity or animal encounter. And the best part is, admission is completely free!

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Recycled Art Contest

Put your creativity to the test in a way that benefits our environment! Gather your friends and family, or go solo, on a litter pick-up, and create a piece of art from what you discover! Turning trash into a one-of-a-kind treasure. Cash prizes are awarded to winning entries in multiple categories and artwork is displayed at The Maritime Center.

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Nature Hikes

Celebrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with a day of hands-on fun at the Maritime Center. Over twenty local businesses and organizations gather together to provide fun experiences for the whole family. Simulators, 3D pens, building with gummies, community art projects & more!
Admission is FREE – No RSVP Required

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STEAM Festival

Late-August

Celebrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with a day of hands-on fun at the Maritime Center. Over twenty local businesses and organizations gather together to provide fun experiences for the whole family. Simulators, 3D pens, building with gummies, community art projects & more!
Admission is FREE – No RSVP Required

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