Shoals Marine Laboratory - Introduction to the Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays
High school course on the biology of sharks, skates, and rays at a marine laboratory.
▌ Editor's read The Shoals Marine Laboratory's 'Introduction to the Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays' is an overnight academic program for high school students, focusing on marine biology. The program is offered by the Shoals Marine Laboratory, which is a partnership between Cornell University and the University of New Hampshire, indicating a university ownership type. The website details a comprehensive curriculum including shark tagging, dissection, and field research, providing a hands-on learning experience. While specific staff ratios are not published, the program emphasizes a small group learning environment. The Shoals Marine Laboratory has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @shoalsmarinelab and a Facebook handle ShoalsMarineLaboratory. Google reviews for 'Shoals Marine Laboratory' generally reflect positive experiences, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, praising the unique educational opportunities and dedicated staff. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for this program on the website.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 16–18
Shoals Marine Laboratory - Introduction to the Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 16–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: Appledore Island, ME 03827, USA
- Phone: 607-255-3717
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. High school students enroll and receive course credit through Cornell University.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Shoals Marine Laboratory - Introduction to the Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays
- What ages does Shoals Marine Laboratory - Introduction to the Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays accept?
- Shoals Marine Laboratory - Introduction to the Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays is open to children ages 16–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Shoals Marine Laboratory - Introduction to the Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays cost?
- Shoals Marine Laboratory - Introduction to the Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays publishes $4,290/week for the standard session. USD. High school students enroll and receive course credit through Cornell University. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Shoals Marine Laboratory - Introduction to the Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays's hours?
- Shoals Marine Laboratory - Introduction to the Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Shoals Marine Laboratory - Introduction to the Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays?
- Shoals Marine Laboratory - Introduction to the Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Shoals Marine Laboratory - Introduction to the Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays provide lunch?
- Yes — Shoals Marine Laboratory - Introduction to the Biology of Sharks, Skates, and Rays includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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