Art in the Aquarium

April 16th – 20th

In celebration of the 2012 launch of Robert Bateman’s Get to Know program, the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is offering space for students in Grades 5-12 to come and create art amongst our habitats. Watercolour, sketching, art journaling and more.

Cost is $5.00 + tax per student, with a minimum fee of $75.00 + tax per class.

For more information, contact our Visitor Experience Director at 250.665.7511 ext. 105 or oceaneer1@oceandiscovery.ca

Pod Squad Links

Click here to view a list of websites related to Pod Squad and the Habitat Stewardship Program.

School Programs

2011/2012

We offer a range of environmental education programs focused on the Salish Sea ecosystem for preschool through grade 12.

Click here to view our 2011/12 school programs.

Book a School Bus!

Special bus packages are available for classes coming to the Centre!

Packages include transportation and school program admission. For details and to book your bus, call 250.665.7511 or email groups@oceandiscovery.ca.

20 – 39 students (minimum 20): $15 per student + HST

40 – 47 students (minimum 40): $12.50 per student + HST

Salish Sea Marineapedia

Discover. Share. Inspire.

My Salish Sea Marineapedia is a citizen science project launched by the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. Students and classes are encouraged to collect information, photos and videos about the fascinating species that live in our local waters. Discover the biodiversity of your ocean, share what you learn and inspire others to make a difference!

Visit mysalishsea.ca to register your class as Citizen Scientists. Work as a group or individually!

Library Guide

The Vancouver Island Regional Library in Sidney has created a list of recommended fiction and non-fiction books to teach children about our ocean. Click here to view the titles!

Newsletters

Want to be included on our e-newsletter to receive updates of special events and new programs? Send an email to oceaneer1@oceandiscovery.ca with your name, school district and grade level. Please include ‘Newsletter’ in the subject line.

Blogs

Real Facts That Are Fun to Share!

We have some new animal ambassadors! Northern abalone are threatened and need our help.

Fresh Catch of Local Ocean News

Please help us welcome a new calf to L-pod!

For The Teachers’ Bulletin Board

Come watch a biologist uncover the inner anatomy of a spiny sand shark! read more