Programmes
Education
The best field trip ever! Immerse your students and rangatahi in one of the three programme options below to connect, inspire and empower them to live in and with our moana. For our longer programmes (1.5hr, half-day, and full-day), choose from a range of experimental, lab-based, and/or field-based workshops.
Workshop options:
- Biodiversity blitz & Species ID
- Rocky shore intertidal & Species adaptations
- Plastic pollution and Microsplastics
- Underwater soundscapes
- Ocean Acidification
Please get in touch if there are any specific topics or themes not mentioned above that are covered in class that you would like to incorporate- we will do our best to make it work.
NB: The prices outlined are for school and kura groups in Aotearoa, New Zealand- if you are an international school, community or university group, please highlight that in the booking form below.
Option One: Standard 1hr session
15-20min introductory presentation covering:
- Marine protected areas
- History and current research at the Institute of Marine Science
- Current Research can be tailored to suit themes and topics being taught at school/kura, please let us know when booking.
15mins big-eye microscope activity:
- Form and function of echinoderms; seastar & kina
15mins Exploration Tank and aquaria:
- Rocky shore biodiversity
15mins scavenger hunt or self-exploration around the Centre
For up to 20 students $8/student and for more than 20 students, $7/student; no charge for parents and teachers!
Option Two: 1.5hr session
In addition to the introductory presentation and interactive activities above, includes a 30min field or lab-based workshop.
- Lab-based workshop: choose from topics like biodiversity, microplastics, ocean acidification, zonation/adaptations, or get in touch for something more tailored and specific.
- Field-based workshop: depending on student age and year group. Choose from coastal and rocky shore scavenger hunts, marine m2, allometry, and photogrammetry on the rocky shore (tide dependent).
For up to 20 students $12/student and for more than 20 students, $10/student; no charge for parents and teachers!
Option Three: 3hr session (half day)
Includes 2-3 workshop components, both lab and field-based, on various topics.
For up to 20 students $20/student and for more than 20 students, $18/student; no charge for parents and teachers!
Option Four: 6hr session (full day)
Includes 3-4 workshop components, both lab and field-based, as well as student led experiments on various topics.
For up to 20 students $45/student and for more than 20 students, $40/student; no charge for parents and teachers!
Tailored Experience
From triple fins to spikey invertebrates, come meet our current incredible marine residents from around our local shoreline in Leigh. Get your hands wet and stoke levels high!
Get in touch if you’d like one of our experienced staff to guide you through the Centre and exhibits for a fin-tastic visit.
Holiday Programmes
For all 8-12 year old ocean lovers and budding marine scientists in your life! We have three holiday programme days at the Discovery Centre these July School Holidays. Find out more via the links below! **Spaces limited so get in quick**
- x2 days with Young Ocean Explorers: Friday 12th and 19th July
- x1 DC rimuriumu/seaweeds workshop: Thursday 18th July