Education
Family Program Listings
Spend some quality family time with Shedd.
Windy Sails
Ahoy, matey! Join Shedd staffers for a morning sail aboard the tall ship Windy, a 148-foot four-masted schooner. Take in the sights of Chicago’s magnificent skyline, raise the sails with the Windy’s crew and take part in family activities to protect the Great Lakes. Boat sails from Navy Pier.
Date: Aug. 8
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Price: $35 per person ($25 pp Shedd members)
To register, please call 312-692-3206 or e-mail families@sheddaquarium.org.
Family Fishing Outing
Cast a line with Shedd at a local fishing hole! Create your own family “fish stories” as you join us for a relaxing day of fun in the sun at at Northerly Island located on the Museum Campus. After enjoying the natural world outdoors, continue your journey in the Waters of the World exhibit at Shedd.
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Family First Saturdays
Discover family fun with a variety of Shedd animals. Explore our ecosystems and what you can do to make a difference. Enjoy a personal experience with our staff, participate in unique Shedd experiences and create take-home memories.
Price: $18 per person ($10 per person Shedd members) Includes admission to the aquarium only.
Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Children 2 years and younger are free.
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Shedd Explorers Weekends
Bring your love for aquatic life to a special program for 11- to 14-year-olds. Join a team of other young people to complete exciting challenges and make amazing discoveries. Immerse yourself in the natural world and practice how you can make a difference.
Fee: $27 per person ($19 per person Shedd members) Includes admission to the aquarium only.
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Asleep with the Fishes Group Overnight
Have your community youth group grab their sleeping bags and pillows and join us for an overnight adventure at Shedd Aquarium. Before snuggling in for a night at the aquarium, they will be immersed in many aquatic environments through special programs, games and hands-on activities — including exploration of the reimagined Oceanarium. In the morning, they'll enjoy a continental breakfast and visit with the animals once more before the journey comes to an end. These programs are geared for children in kindergarten to grade 6. (You must be at least 5 years old to spend the night.)
Each overnight program runs from 6:30 p.m. on Friday to 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.
2009 Dates:
- Oct. 9
- Oct. 23
- Nov. 20
2010 Dates:
- Jan. 29
- Feb. 5
- Feb. 12
- Feb. 26
- March 5
- March 19
To Register
Download program brochure and registration materials or call 312-692-3206.
Questions? E-mail groupovernights@sheddaquarium.org.
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Discounts on many educational programs and classes is just one of the great perks of Shedd membership. Become a member today!
Sail, canoe, camp, hike and fish with Shedd this summer. Be sure to check out programs for adults and teens.
