Education
K-12 Field Trip Programs
Discover Amazing at MDC this school year with hands-on & feet-wet Marine Education Field Trip Programs that students will love.
School Year Camps
Activities for ages 5-12 during Volusia County holiday breaks. Whether we are kayaking, boating, or exploring our restored salt marsh, discovery awaits at every turn.
Summer Camps
Summer camps that explore the Indian River Lagoon through a variety of hands-on, feet-wet activities.
Sea Squirts
The Sea Squirts Program introduces marine life to children ages 3-5 years. Adults will accompany their children to the program. Activities may include examinations of species both skeletal and alive, arts and crafts, stories, audio visual presentations, and games.
Saturdays on the Marsh
Learn how to bring fun & sustainable conservation practices into your own home! These workshops are suitable for all age groups and are geared toward families/households.
Parents Night Out
Kids ages 5-12 can explore MDC after hours! Activities for Parents Night Out vary seasonally but may include arts and crafts, games, exploration, movies, snacks and more! This program is offered 6:00 – 9:00 pm on October 25 • December 20 • February 28 & April 25 – each date has a special seasonal theme!
Sense of Adventure
Our sensory program will highlight each of the five senses with a hands-on, feet-wet twist! While this program is tailored to people with disabilities and sensory sensitivities, sensory play and exploration is critical to development for all ages and abilities! This program is offered 2:30-3:30 pm on Sept 25 • Oct 11 • Nov 8 • Dec 6 • Jan 10 • Feb 14 • Mar 14 • Apr 11 & May 2. Open to all ages! Cost is FREE but registration is required.
Mondays with Wild About Birds
Join us on a select Monday of each month to learn about the interesting world of owls. Gina Holt, founder of Wild About Birds, Inc., will be at Marine Discovery Center for a 30 minute program featuring the two owls that she cares for during which she’ll give attendees a closer look at the life of owls, their role in nature, and the threats they face.
Adult Education Programs
Florida Master Naturalist Program
The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida’s natural world among Florida’s citizens and visitors. Open to participants aged 18+.
Forever Explorers
Whether you have retired and moved into our coastal community and want to learn about the new flora and fauna around you, or whether you have lived in Florida for many years and simply want to learn more about what you can do to protect and conserve the Indian River Lagoon, MDC hopes to help young-at-heart, lifelong learnings have fun in a unique educational exploration. Open to participants aged 18+.
Our Mission:
"To protect our coastal ecosystems through education, conservation, and exploration"