Carolina Ocean Studies; Coastal Field Trips and Outdoor Education
Private
Marine and coastal outdoor-education program based in Carolina Beach offering hands-on island excursions and field trips to sites such as Cape Lookout, Shackleford Banks, and Masonboro Island. Programming centers on experiential marine science and appears oriented to field trips and educational excursions rather than a traditional open-enrollment summer camp.
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★★★★★Rebecca LeeMy school did our annual trip with Carolina Ocean Studies and as always, had a blast! The activities are engaging and hands on, directly related to our grade level science content, and loved by students and adults alike. The staff are always energetic, kind, and communicative. We love making Carolina Ocean Studies a tradition for our end-of-year trip!
★★★★★Marylaura Christopher-RubinWe had the most spectacular day at Carolina Beach! Our students had the most fun and learn a lot about everything. Our students caught lots of big crabs, found seashells, created their own water habitats. We made memories we will never forget!!! The staff was absolutely amazing. So kind, patient and very informative. It was a perfect day. Our many thanks to the whole Carolina Ocean Studies team, the planning was so easy because of the highly organized team. Each question, each email, each call was answered within a very short period of time. I was VERY impressed! I have referred several schools for next year! So happy we gave our students this amazing experience!!! Marylaura Christopher-Rubin Principal New Hope Elementary
★★★★★Heather Uenking _ Staff - ScottsRidgeESOur students had an amazing experience with Carolina Ocean Studies during the “Pier into the Ocean” program! The activities were engaging, hands-on, and perfectly designed for elementary students. The fossil hunting and shell searching kept students excited and curious, while the squid dissection gave them a unique opportunity to explore marine life up close in a safe and educational way. Fishing off the pier was definitely a highlight and created lasting memories for both students and chaperones. The staff was knowledgeable, patient, and wonderful with children. They kept students actively involved while teaching meaningful science concepts in a fun and interactive way. The program was well organized, age-appropriate, and aligned beautifully with our curriculum. We highly recommend Carolina Ocean Studies for any school looking for an unforgettable coastal learning experience!
★★★★★Gloria GaoTook a field trip to Masonboro Island and it was amazing! The boat is spacious and the boat ride was very educational. The trip to Masonboro was fun and exciting while also containing quality content for students. My group got to go crabbing, build a mini ecosystem and enjoy the island. We also collected some beautiful shells as well. 10/10 recommend.
★★★★★Kyle ParkerDebbie and Ryan were amazing - they were knowledge, friendly, and just a great pair to spend the afternoon with at the Outer Banks. This was our first tour and we will definitely recommend others in the homeschool community to book this tour! The activities they had set up for the kids were appropriate for all ages, not to mention a lot of fun. We even had an unexpected, up close and personal visit from the wild horses - amazing day!