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Family Programs (Updated Jan-24-2011)
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Afterschool at the Aquarium
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Wednesdays
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3:00 p.m. |
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Looking for something to do after school? Every Wednesday, the Aquarium will host a fun activity on the lawn. You can enjoy Stories by the Sea, or maybe a critter encounter or a creative movement session. The activities last anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes and are designed for ages 4 to 8, but everyone is welcome. Free with admission to the Aquarium. Registration required.
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| Small Fry |
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Jan 12-Feb 9, Wed
A Session
Apr 6-May 4, Wed
A Session
B Session
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8:30-10:00 a.m.
8:30-10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.-noon
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| For the youngest learners. An adult and their 1- to 3-year old team up to discover the amazing undersea world of the Aquarium. Five weekly sessions include crafts, song, play and exploration of the exhibits. For adult-child teams. $60/adult & child ($80 for non-members). Registration required. |
| Aquarium After Dark |
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Feb 4, Fri
Mar 4, Fri
Mar 17, Thu
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6:30-8:30 p.m.
7:00-9:00 p.m.
7:00-9:00 p.m.
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| Discover if fish or sea snails sleep on an after-dark flashlight tour of the Aquarium exhibits. Minimum age 5 years; youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. $10/adult, $7/child ($14/10 for non-members). Registration required. |
| Exploring the Reef at Night |
| Jan 18, Tue |
6:30-9:00 p.m. |
| Feb 16, Wed |
6:30-9:00 p.m. |
| Mar 18, Fri |
7:00-9:30 p.m. |
| Join us as we explore the reef at night in an experience you'll not forget. Aquarium staff and participants wade up to their knees on these wet and wild excursions. Test your nocturnal vision as we search for crabs, shrimps, eels and octopus. For adventurers aged 5 and up; youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. $15/adult, $9/child ($18/$12 for non-members). Registration required. |
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| Oceans Alive! |
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Movement: Fins, jets, arms and legs
Mar 15, Tue
Animal Homes: Sand, seaweed, coral & water
Mar 16, Wed
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3:00-4:30 p.m.
9:00-10:30 a.m.
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| Sing, dance, move and groove. Draw, color, create and play. Observe, watch, look and touch. Learn more about the sea during Oceans Alive! Move through stations and enjoy a variety of hands-on activities in the Aquarium's newest class offering. Designed for keiki 2 to 5 years old. $5/person ($7 for non-members). Registration required. |
| Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Overnight |
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Mar 24, Thu (Fri is Kuhio Day)
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7:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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| Enjoy an evening learning about sharks and monk seals and the other key species of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Go behind-the-scenes for a tour of the new exhibit to see how it was created. Learn how the animals are collected and cared for. It takes a lot to keep an aquarium running and participants will get to help by digging for sharks teeth! $30/adult, $25/child ($35/30 for non-members). Registration required. |
Adult Activities (Updated Jan-27-2011)
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| Photographers' Night |
| Jan 27, Thu (PROGRAM FULL) |
7:00-8:30 p.m. |
| An evening with and for photographers. This program is for amateur photographers to snap pictures without the crowds. Professional photographers will be on hand to offer tips on technique. Attendees can then send in their favorite photos, which may get posted on our website. Recommended for photographers 16 and up. $8/person ($10/non-members). Registration required. |
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Summer Camp (Updated Jan-11-2011)
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| Summer by the Sea |
June 13-17
June 27-July 1 |
8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. every day
7:00-9:00 p.m. Friday
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. every day
7:00-9:00 p.m. Friday |
| Spend a week of summer learning what lives in Hawaiian waters. What's the best way to learn? By doing! Snorkel, swim and explore the coast from Waikiki to Diamond Head. After a morning of outside adventures, the Aquarium turns into our classroom. Learn about the animals in our exhibits and watch them being fed on special behind-the-scenes tours. On the final Friday evening, families are invited for a student-led tour of the Aquarium. For marine biologists ages 8-12 years. All students should be confident swimmers and enjoy snorkeling. $250/child ($300) non-members. |
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Group Activities (Updated Dec-28-2010)
*Additional group activities are scheduled around the regularly scheduled school and community programs. Call 808-923-9741.
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