Acadia Institute Of Oceanography

P.O. Box 2220, St. Augustine, FL, 32085 - School Map Map

School Notes Overview:

Since 1975, AIO has introduced young people to the world of marine science through a unique curriculum that combines the basic elements of biological, physical and chemical oceanography with field, classroom, offshore, and laboratory work......

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School Overview:

County Saint Johns County, FL
Program Name Marine Science Program
Program Type Educational camping program in marine science and oceanography
Number of Students 45 students
Student Body Type Coeducational
Ages Accepted Age 12 - Age 18
First Session Start Date June 19
First Session End Date July 2
Second Session Start Date July 17
Second Session End Date July 30
First Program Weeks 2 weeks
Program Director Sheryl Christy Gilmore
Founding Year 1975
Summer School Type Residential

School Notes:

  • Since 1975, AIO has introduced young people to the world of marine science through a unique curriculum that combines the basic elements of biological, physical and chemical oceanography with field, classroom, offshore, and laboratory work.
  • Every summer over 200 young people come to AIO from all over the U.S. and around the world. They attend individual sessions, limited to 44 students, and spend two exciting weeks working together with our staff on the coast of Downeast Maine.
  • The edge of the sea is our classroom. While one group of students finishes a transect of the beach, another group collects specimens for the cold water tanks in our wet lab. Other students focus their binoculars on offshore seabirds and cetaceans.
  • Each evening, our staff or visiting speakers present special lectures that provide background information, and mini-seminars are offered before dinner. There are also optional morning laboratory activities. And all students design and maintain a saltwater aquarium.
  • The busy academic schedule allows time each day for recreational activities such as hiking, swimming, group games, and visits to local laboratories and museums. And there is plenty of free time to read, write letters, socialize, and relax. See description of summer and winter sessions and sample activities.

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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.

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