Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration

Ages 3 to 5

Sea School is the first and only licensed preschool housed in an aquarium in the country!  Our long awaited three hour preschool will provide more time for each Sea Schooler to learn about sea life, nature, and traditional preschool topics.  Sea School's unique and hands on curriculum aims to instill a love of learning that each Sea Schooler will carry with them long after their preschool years.  Your child will be introduced to all areas of development with activities that aim to focus on math, language and literacy, science and cognitive development.

The program serves as a first taste of what school will be like, but is also a great enrichment program for youngsters already enrolled in a preschool.  What better place to have children explore their natural curiosity than at an aquarium where live ocean critters are living all around them?

• Each class will have children using their imagination, interacting with peers, and participating in projects designed to develop a variety of skills.
• Children will be offered a unique opportunity to get to know various ocean animals, the people who work with them, as well as learn about the science that goes into exploring the sea.
• Weekly newsletters are emailed to parents so you can read details of what the Sea Schoolers did in class. And it's a wonderful way to help reinforce topics at home.
• Mini Picassos will have a blast working on a variety of arts and craft activities
• Parental input regarding the strengths and needs of their child will be an important element in designing a tailored learning experience for each child.
• Sea School takes place in a bright, stimulating classroom especially designed for preschool aged children.  The classroom includes a bathroom built for young children.

The three hour Sea School option includes all the amazing features of our two hour option plus:

• A choice of a healthy snack catered by Mystic Aquarium's award winning Ocean Blue Catering.
• Activities, lessons, and free time in our new eco-friendly outdoor learning center. *The Sea School parent fundraising committee is currently raising funds for the creation of a Nature Explore designed outdoor space.
• In addition to a daily activity focused on sea life or the environment, we will also offer a second more traditional topic for the children to learn from and experience.

Our fall quarter launches September 20, 2010!  The Sea School school year is divided into four quarters.  Families have the option of enrolling for a full year, or enrolling in individual quarters.  The start dates for the four Sea School quarters are September 20, November 22, January 31, and April 14.

Three Hour Schedule and Cost Information:

Monday and Wednesday Mornings: 9:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday Mornings: 9:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Cost per Sea School Quarter:

Members: $515; Non-members: $575

Full school year: $2,060
Sign up for the full year by Sept. 13 and receive a $160 discount.

Two Hour Schedule and Cost Information

Monday and Wednesday Afternoons: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Cost per Sea School Quarter:

Members: $375; Non-members: $425

                                                    Sea School was recently featured on Better Connecticut!

Classroom tours are available. Contact Mary Beth Sweeney, (860) 572-5955 ext 303 or email msweeney@mysticaquarium.org, to set up an appointment or to learn more about Sea School

Already made a reservation for Sea School?
Contact the director of Sea School, Mary Beth Sweeney, to receive your paperwork.  Once
complete you can mail the paper work to:
Attention: Mary Beth Sweeney
Mystic Aquariaum & Institute for Exploration
55 Coogan Blvd
Mystic, CT 06355