Ages 2-5Ages 5-11Ages 12+Group
Big Fish Little Fish
Ages: 2 – 7 years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: None
As the weather gets chilly, our oceans stay warm and teeming with life, fish are migrating, and invertebrates release their eggs as a final effort before the cold weather sets in. Our child & adult classes are designed to enrich children ages 2-5 and their caregivers with different ocean-related topics each week. Programs will last an hour and are filled with an interactive lesson, hands-on learning, games, crafts, and a story.
0 sessions available
Sep 12 – Oct 10, ’24
Thursdays, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Oct 17 – Nov 07, ’24
Thursdays, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Ages 2-5Ages 5-11Ages 12+Group
Homeschool
Ages: 5 – 13 years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: None
Enrich your child’s homeschool experience with hands-on learning at DBMS! We’re taking things out of the classroom this year. Students will explore Duxbury Bay and other local habitats using our 15-passenger van, a Carolina skiff, and kayaks! Our lessons adhere to the next generation’s science standards.
0 sessions available
Sep 09 – Oct 07, ’24
Mondays, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Oct 21 – Nov 25, ’24
Mondays, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Afterschool
Ages: 5 – 8 years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: None
We will pick students up from Chandler at 3:25 PM in the DBMS van and then head back to DBMS for a marine science lesson, and an activity or craft related to what we just learned! We change things up every session, so if your child has joined us for an after-school session before, we have a whole new set of activities for this session! During the fall session, we will use a Carolina boat to get out on the Bay or take trips to local ecosystems using the DBMS van.
0 sessions available
Sep 10 – Oct 15, ’24
Tuesdays, 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Sep 11 – Oct 16, ’24
Wednesdays, 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Oct 29 – Dec 10, ’24
Tuesdays, 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Oct 30 – Dec 11, ’24
Wednesdays, 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Afterschool
Ages: 8 – 12 years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: None
Brand new this school year, we are continuing our maritime adventures program into the school year! We will pick students up from Alden at 2 PM and return to DBMS for an adventure on the Bay! Examples of activities include sailing on one of our 24 ft Catboats, kayaking, a field trip to Clark's Island, a boat ride to find a geocache, visiting an oyster grant, and marine science lessons!
Sep 09 – Oct 07, ’24
Mondays, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Vacation Day
Ages: – years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: None
DBMS offers half-day vacation day programs from 12:30-3:30 PM for grades K-2. During half-day programs, we pick students up from Chandler Elementary School in our 15-passenger van. Students who attend other schools are welcome to join our half-day programs. We also offer full-day vacation programs from 9:00-2:00 PM for grades K-5. Some of our full-day programs include a field trip component. Please read the program descriptions to learn more about the topic and activities for each program.
0 sessions available
Sep 26, ’24
Thursday, September 26, 2024, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Oct 14, ’24
Monday, October 14, 2024, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Oct 23, ’24
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Oct 24, ’24
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Spooktacular | Oct 26
Ages: 5 – 12 years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: None
More details coming soon!! Don't miss out on the event that has sold out the last three years in a row!
Oct 26, ’24
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Ages 2-5Ages 5-11Ages 12+Group
Ages 2-5Ages 5-11Ages 12+Group
Birthday Party MS | Fall | Ages 3-10
Ages: 3 – years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: None
Birthdays are too fun to spend at home! The DBMS marine science team specializes in marine-themed birthday parties for ages 3-10. With touch tanks, games and a craft the kids will be busy having fun and learning. All you have to do is bring the cake – we supply the critters! Birthday parties are 90 minutes long. The first hour includes a lesson on the topic of your choosing followed by a game and craft. Some topics involve meeting live creatures from our touch tank! The last thirty minutes is for you to open presents and have cake (not supplied by DBMS). The cost is $250 for up to 12 participants. Additional participants cost $15 a participant. Dates must be approved by our Marine Science staff and a deposit must be paid before your party date is confirmed. This booking is just a request for the date.
Sep 06 – Oct 26, ’25
Sundays, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, Sundays, Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Sundays, Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Field Trip
Sep 02 – Oct 31, ’25
Weekdays, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Enrichment Program
Sep 02 – Oct 31, ’25
Weekdays, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM