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Mommy and Me at Mote

On Thursdays, kids and their favorite adults learn together through marine-themed crafts, games, songs, stories, and role plays, and then enjoy a special guided visit to a Mote exhibit. Activities in Thursday morning and afternoon classes are brand new each week!
(Our Mommy and Me Masters program is being offered on Thursday afternoons for students who attend pre-school in the morning time.)

On Tuesdays, kids and their favorite adults explore coastal habitats by wading in the water and collecting marine animals with dip nets. Tuesday classes, known as Exploring the Bay, depend on good weather, and kids and adults need to wear closed-toed, closed-heel water shoes. Find out what to bring and wear. Activities in Tuesday classes repeat every week, but the animals we find will provide an element of surprise!

"The Mommy and Me program at Mote is the most hands on, in-depth class I have found for my son Nicholas.  The classes are very informative and the children learn so much about not only our immediate area, but the world as a whole."
- Susan Cavanaugh, Mommy & Me at Mote mom

How to Sign Up
Pre-registration is required. Online registration below.

1. Join us for 1 class - $14 members/ $17 non-members
Are you visiting the area, or have a break in your busy schedule, and would like to learn more about the sea? This is the perfect class for you! Discount for additional children: $5 per child

2. Sign up for a complete session of 4 classes - $50 members/ $61 non-members. Discount for additional children: $17/ members, $20/ non-members

3. Sign up for all Thursday classes for Spring - $190 members/ $231 non-members. 20% discount! Discount for additional children: $63/ members, $77/ non-members

Ocean Education for small fry!

Ages 2-5
with their favorite adults

Every week starting in the fall!

Tuesdays & Thursdays

10-11 a.m.
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Meet at the Aquarium entrance at 9:50 for a.m. classes, 1:20  for p.m. classes

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Thursday Class Schedule
Morning programs runs from 10 - 11 a.m. Please arrive at 9:50 a.m. to ensure that our program begins on time! Afternoon classes run from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Please arrive at 1:20 p.m. Pre-registration and confirmation is required. Walk up registration is available as space allows.
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Session 1: A, B, Seas - 1, 2, 3s   Session 2: Sea of Costumes

L is for Lionfish

Thursday, Sept. 12

Shades of Grey

Thursday, Oct. 10

M is for Moon Jellies

Thursday, Sept. 19

Light Up the Sea Thursday, Oct. 17
N is for Nurse Sharks

Thursday, Sept. 26

All Grown Up

Thursday, Oct. 24

O is for Octopus

Thursday, Oct. 3

 Trick or Treat on the Coral Reef

Thursday, Oct. 31

 
Session 3: Sense of the Sea Session 4: Blast from the Past
Wonderful Whiskers Thursday, Nov. 7 Best of Summer Camp

Thursday, Dec. 12

Underwater Chit Chat Thursday, Nov. 14  Best Fishes and Happy Holidays Thursday, Dec. 19
Eyes Everywhere! Thursday, Nov. 21

Thursday, April 18

Sharks Smell & Sniff Thursday, Dec. 5

Thursday, April 25

    Spring Classes begin January 9, 2014!

Tuesday Class (Exploring the Bay) Fall 2013 Schedule
The following dates are scheduled for fall 2013. Program runs from 10 - 11 a.m. Please arrive at 9:50 a.m. to ensure that our program begins on time!
     September 10, 17, 24
     October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
(Spring classes will begin March 4, 2014)

Registration Information
Education Calendar
 

Register for Mommy and Me at Mote Here!

To access our 2013 Fall Registration form Click here for Tuesday and Thursday Classes.

Interested in Mommy and Me Summer Camp?  Click here for more information and to register.

Need directions to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium?

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Questions?
Check out our FAQs or contact us by phone at 941.388.4441, ext. 264, or by e-mail at miranda@mote.org

Cancellation Policy
There are no refunds for Mote Education programs unless Mote cancels the program. If you provide notice of cancellation more than 24 hours before the program begins, we will credit your payment to a future program. If you cancel within 24 hours of the program or fail to show up without giving notice, you will be charged in full for the program.