Join us for Mote Day Camps all year long!
Each session combines our groundbreaking research with fun, hands-on, and age-appropriate, inquiry-based activities. Campers can discover the wonders of marine animals and environments studied by Mote scientists—a great way to gain steam in STEM education even when school is out. Camp Policies
Questions about Day Camps? Email camps@mote.org or call (941) 388-4441 ext. 325.
Spring Break Day Camps at Mote SEA
- Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old
- When: 9AM – 1PM (check-in at 8:45AM, check-out starting at 12:45PM)
March 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th - Where: Mote’s Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town Center Dr.
Sarasota Fl 34243
Shark Squad Week
Calling all ocean adventurers! From mysterious deep-sea sharks to coastal favorites, this camp is your chance to explore the coolest predators of the sea. Learn, play, and discover why sharks are jaw-esome—and important! Sign up for one, two, or all days this Spring Break at Mote SEA. Campers will engage in STEM activities, explore the aquarium, and learn about a different shark species every day!
Monday, March 16th: Camp Sleepy Shark
Some of Mote’s most beloved residents are the focus for today’s camp: the Nurse Shark. Known for their calm, sleepy demeanor, nurse sharks are found throughout the Gulf and are great indicators for coral reef health. Campers will explore the aquarium, observe Mote’s nurse sharks, participate in STEM activities, and make fin-tastic memories.
Tuesday, March 17th: Polar Shark Pioneers
On St. Patrick’s Day, Mote blue becomes green as campers celebrate by learning about the Greenland Shark! Some of the oldest and largest of all shark species, the Greenland Shark can be found in cold, dark waters. Today, campers will step into the unknown by learning about Greenland shark behaviors and history, exploring the aquarium, and conducting STEM based activities.
Wednesday, March 18th: Camp Stripe to Spot
Found in Indonesian waters, the Zebra Shark is one of the most identifiable and iconic sharks in the sea. Mote’s resident zebra shark, Schnitzel, is a great ambassador for coral reef health and conservation. Today, campers will learn all there is to know about Schnitzel and his wild counterparts, explore parts of the aquarium, and have a whole lot of fun while they’re at it!
Thursday, March 19th: Toothy Grins Camp
Some of Mote SEA’s newest additions, the Sand Tiger Sharks, are the center of today’s camp. Known for their wide grin, these sharks are found throughout Florida waters and their teeth are commonly used for jewelry. Campers will observe these sharks at Mote SEA and learn about the wild populations. They will work out STEM problems, work as teams, and learn about Mote’s research in the Gulf.
Friday, March 20th: Small Sharks Explorers
Mote has been studying sharks for over 71 years! Today, campers will too! They will engage their STEM brains as they observe, record data, make conclusions, and share what they learned about Mote’s iconic shark residents. It’s sure to e be a jaw-some time as they explore parts of the aquarium and be challenged to complete STEM activities.
