KEMAH AQUARIUM FIELD GUIDE
We Bring the Learning to You — Kemah Aquarium’s 30‑Minute, TEKS‑Aligned Classroom Outreach
Kemah Aquarium’s Educational Outreach delivers 30‑minute, TEKS‑aligned lessons—live animals, hands‑on modules or dissection—direct to your classroom; this guide covers booking, logistics, and on‑site requirements.
We Bring the Learning to You — Kemah Aquarium’s 30‑Minute, TEKS‑Aligned Classroom Outreach.
When buses, chaperones or travel windows are tight, Kemah Aquarium’s Educational Outreach brings an interactive aquatic program directly into your school. Each 30‑minute module—ranging from animal presentations to the hands‑on Squidy Anatomy dissection—is aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and can be tailored for different ages and learning needs, with staff bringing live animals, materials and cleanup.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Short, TEKS‑Aligned 30‑Minute Sessions
Programs are compact, 30 minutes each, designed to fit into class schedules while meeting TEKS standards—ideal for focused, curriculum‑linked learning without travel.
Live Animals and Hands‑On Modules
Outreach options include live‑animal presentations and the Squidy Anatomy dissection; staff bring ambassador animals and materials and will clean up after hands‑on activities.
Classroom‑Friendly Requirements
Programs are presented indoors, require a table and access to an electrical outlet near the presentation area, and are intended for small, interactive groups rather than stage performances.
What the day feels like
What the Outreach Feels Like
From booking to cleanup the outreach is tightly choreographed: schools submit a registration form and await an invoice and confirmation, staff arrive to set up on a table with nearby power, run a focused 30‑minute, hands‑on session (or dissection), then tidy up—leaving students with live encounters and curriculum‑aligned takeaway learning.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outreach suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Provide an indoor presentation space, a table for live animals/materials positioned next to an electrical outlet, and seating for up to 30 participants; staff supply animals, materials and cleanup.
Programs require an indoor area suitable for close, hands‑on interaction and access to power; they can be presented in a single room or rotated through classrooms as needed.
Sessions are 30 minutes and limited to 30 participants; if class size exceeds the maximum, an additional program charge will be added and invoiced to the school.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each outreach program?
Each program is 30 minutes in length.
How do we book an outreach visit?
Email [email protected] to book and submit the completed registration form; a confirmed booking is sent as an invoice and confirmation email.
What is the maximum group size?
Programs are limited to 30 participants per program (including adults); exceeding that maximum will incur an additional program charge.
Are live animals included and can students touch them?
Live‑animal presentations and dissection options are available, but ambassador animals are provided for viewing rather than unrestricted touching; there are also limits on the number of animal programs per visit.
Can we request specific animals or reserve them in advance?
The aquarium is unable to reserve specific animals for a program; request availability in advance but staff may not guarantee particular specimens.
What are the cancellation and tax‑exemption policies?
Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged a $100 fee; Texas tax‑exempt groups must submit a signed Texas Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate via email to [email protected] to avoid taxes.