08/19/2026
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Official marine science outreach program for the University of North Carolina Wilmington
UNCW MarineQuest offers summer academic enrichment programs and school programs for all ages, from pre-school through pre-college. All of our lessons and activities are designed to make the learning process fun and engaging and many are based on the research of UNCW scientists. Whether young people experience MarineQuest as summer campers exploring the ocean or students on a field trip discovering
08/19/2026
08/17/2026
Join MarineQuest for Scouts of America! Our Exploration Badge program gives students the chance to expore marine science, build confidence, and develop a deeper appreciation for our ocean - one badge and one discovery at a time. 🧭🌊
Learn more and register at https://www.uncw.edu/seahawk-life/get-involved/community/teens-children/marinequest/academic-year/scouts
**Please note, students do not have to be scouts to attend this program. Students who are scouts will complete the requirements to earn their Exploration Merit Badge**
08/14/2026
Educators, we're ready to jump into the new school year with our School Programs - MarineQuest's Prek-12 experiential marine and environmental cirriculum taught in the field, at our lab, or even in your own classroom! 🐟📚
Interested in booking with us? Visit our website to learn more and start your online reservation survey.
https://www.uncw.edu/seahawk-life/get-involved/community/teens-children/marinequest/school/
08/12/2026
Do you love the outdoors, marine science, and sharing your passion with the next generation? MarineQuest is looking for a Kayak Instructor & Environmental Educator to join our team!
This year-round position combines coastal science education, kayak adventures, and hands-on animal care. You’ll lead outdoor programs for K–12 students, manage our kayak fleet, support live animal aquaria, and help create unforgettable learning experiences both on and off the water.
If you’re ready to turn your love of the coast into a career, we want to hear from you!
📅 Applications close September 1, 2026.
Learn more and apply at https://www.uncw.edu/seahawk-life/get-involved/community/teens-children/marinequest/join-team/employment-opportunities
08/11/2026
Summer 2026 was one for the books! 📚✨
To all of the students who explored, questioned, experimented, laughed, and made waves with us this summer - thank you for bringing your curiosity and adventurous spirit to MarineQuest!
And to all of our families, thank you for trusting us to be part of your summer. Your support helps make these hands-on experiences possible, and we’re so grateful to have shared another season of discovery with you. 💙
Here’s to the memories made, the new things discovered, and all the adventures still to come. We’ll see you on the next quest! 🐚🔬🌊
08/07/2026
Snapshots from our last week of programming! 📸🐳
08/07/2026
The rain couldn't keep us down! 🌦️🔬
Our last week of programming was a success! That's a wrap on MarineQuest's summer enrichment programs for 2026. Thanks to all who joined us for a summer of exploration and discovery! 🐟🐟
08/03/2026
Our Fall 2026 Out-of-School programs are now open for registration! 🔬🌊
Throughout the year, we host and participate in programs and events for children, teens, and families so you can continue making waves in environmental science beyond summer programs.
Join MarineQuest for some weekend and after-school fun!
Learn more and register today at https://www.uncw.edu/seahawk-life/get-involved/community/teens-children/marinequest/academic-year/
07/31/2026
Week 8 went swimmingly! 🐋
We had a blast with our Week 8 students! So many memories were made! 🦑
07/31/2026
Snapshots from this week's programs! 🪼📸
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Wilmington, NC
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