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 | Ages 5-12
Activities during Volusia County holiday breaks. Whether we are kayaking, boating, or exploring our restored salt marsh, discovery awaits at every turn!
Summer Camps | Ages Vary by Camp
Summer camps that explore the Indian River Lagoon through a variety of hands-on, feet-wet activities.
Sea Squirts & Little Lagoonys | Ages 3-6
The Sea Squirts & Little Lagoonys programs introduce marine life to our youngest adventurers and an accompanying adult. Activities may include examinations of species both skeletal and alive, arts and crafts, stories, audio visual presentations, and games.
Parents Night Out | Ages 5-12
Kids can explore MDC after hours! Activities for Parents Night Out vary seasonally but may include arts and crafts, games, exploration, movies, snacks and more! Programs are on select Saturdays from 6-9 pm during the school year, and each date has a special seasonal theme! Our 2026-27 dates are October 24 and February 6.
Saturdays on the Marsh | All Ages
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.
Sense of Adventure | All Ages
Our sensory program highlights 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 a Saturday each month during the school year. Open to all ages! Cost is FREE but registration is required.
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+.
Marine Discovery Center Scholarship Fund
The fund was created in memory of three special members of the MDC family and their love for marine life and the outdoors. The fund provides financial assistance for youth to participate in camps and field trips at MDC.
Aaron Klothe Scholarship for School Holiday Adventure Camps
Jasmine Schwadron Scholarship for Summer Adventure Camps
Richard Sturge Scholarship for Field Trips and Programs
You may request scholarship applications for field trips at [email protected] and for camps at [email protected]
MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER IS PROUD TO BE A GUY HARVEY CONSERVATION SCHOOL
Guy Harvey Conservation Schools demonstrate their commitment to environmental education through professional development, experiential learning, and environmental stewardship. The program, established by the Guy Harvey Foundation, empowers educators and students to embrace the future of conservation education and inspire their communities to make a difference
Our Mission:
"To protect our coastal ecosystems through education, conservation, and exploration"