Bay Area K-12 Programs
Aquarium of the Bay’s Education Programs focus on inquiry-based learning and hands-on experiences. All of the Aquarium’s education programs are taught by our staff of trained Naturalists, linked to California State Science Standards and include age-appropriate activities.
Classroom programs and self-guided tours are free to all K-12 Bay Area schools (San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties) and take place from mid September through early June of each school year. Reservations are required. These are popular programs that book quickly.
The Discover the Bay Hybrid Ferry Program is a fee-based program that is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from mid-October 2011 through early June 2012.
Important information regarding reservations for the 2011-2012 school year:
- SFUSD teachers may submit Reservation Request forms starting August 16, 2011.
- All other Bay Area teachers maybe submit Reservation Request forms starting September 1, 2011.
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New for 2011-2012, we have a new and improved Reservation Request Form. Please fill this form out in its entirety and submit via e-mail to Mayra@bay.org, or fax to 415-623-5324.
Reservations via phone are no longer accepted.
Follow the links below to learn more about our programs and how to make a reservation.
Classroom Programs
Explore our variety of themed, hands-on classes for every grade level. Each program is combined with a guided tour through the Aquarium’s exhibits to give your class the complete Aquarium experience!
Self-Guided Tours
The most flexible way to plan your school's visit.
Hybrid Ferry Program
Learn about our newest education program, which combines a cruise aboard Hornblower’s Hybrid Ferry with a guided tour of the Aquarium’s exhibits.
Bay Area School Reservations
Special programs and prices for Bay Area schools as part of our commitment to the local community.
