High School Programs

We offer different types of field trips, including in-person Classroom Programs, Build Your Own Programs, Outreach and self-led Scavenger Hunts. Find the one that fits your needs!

Classroom Programs

Bring your students to the New York Aquarium and have one of our talented educators lead your class through a wild experience! Programs are designed to meet appropriate learning standards in a way everyone is sure to enjoy. You'll explore marine life up close, meet an ocean invertebrate, and engage in hands-on learning and fun.

Blue Futures

Classroom Program | Grades 9th-12th

Warming ocean temperatures pose new challenges for aquatic species and affect the daily lives of our communities. Utilizing the new Sea Change exhibit, students will explore the impacts of climate change and discuss how alternative energy creates pathways to a greener future.

Peak Price March-August: $200/class; Off Peak Price Sept-Feb: $175/class

Squid Anatomy Dissection

Classroom Program | 6th - 12th

Discover the connection between form and function through a guided, collaborative squid dissection. Students will get a hands-on anatomy experience learning about squids. Students will use the scientific process, scientific tools, and use their curiosity to guide their exploration.

Price: $350

Build Your Own Classroom Program

Don't see what you're looking for? Let us know what you're learning about and have one of our talented educators work with you to create a custom virtual experience for you and your students! All programs will include a virtual animal encounter and content that corresponds to your curriculum. This program must be booked one month prior to the requested date.

Build Your Own Classroom Program

Classroom Program | Grades PreK-12

Don't see what you're looking for? Let us know what you're learning about and have one of our talented educators work with you to create a custom virtual experience for you and your students! All programs will include a virtual animal encounter and content that corresponds to your curriculum. This program must be booked one month prior to the requested date.

Price: $300/class

Build Your Own Virtual Field Trip

Virtual Program | Grades PreK-12

Don't see what you're looking for? Let us know what you're learning about and have one of our talented educators work with you to create a custom virtual experience for you and your students! All programs will include a virtual animal encounter and content that corresponds to your curriculum. This program must be booked one month prior to the requested date.

Price: $200/class

Outreach & Scavenger Hunts

Bring the New York Aquarium to you with our outreach programs or explore with class on a self- guided scavenger hunt! Click below to learn more.

OUR OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 800-433-4149 OR EMAIL NYAEDUCATION@WCS.ORG.

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