Sharks have a unique way of capturing the imagination of young people. For some children, that fascination becomes the first step toward a lifelong appreciation for wildlife and conservation.
That is one reason the Museum of the Gulf Coast’s upcoming Shark Camp is such an exciting opportunity for Southeast Texas families.
From June 15–18, children in 1st through 5th grade will spend four mornings immersed in shark education, ocean exploration, conservation lessons, and hands-on activities designed to make learning fun and memorable.
Topics include:
- Bull Sharks of Sabine Lake
- Great White Shark conservation
- Ocean ecosystems
- A special “Swim with Sharks” green screen experience
Wildlife journalist and conservationist Chester Moore will teach two sessions during the camp, sharing stories and insights from years of shark research and outreach efforts along the Gulf Coast.
Moore has long believed sharks can serve as ambassadors for marine conservation and inspire young people to become more interested in wildlife stewardship and the natural world around them.
The excitement does not stop when Shark Camp ends. On June 20, the Museum of the Gulf Coast will host the free “Great White Sharks in the Gulf Family Day,” a shark-themed event featuring conservation exhibits, educational displays, interactive activities, and a screening of the documentary Gulf Great White Sharks.
Following the film, Moore will take part in a live Q&A session and host a signing for his new book, Gulf Great White Sharks: Their Return and Other Large Sharks of the Forgotten Sea, which officially debuts at the event.
The family day celebration is free and open to the public and highlights the growing interest in great white sharks and other large shark species found in Gulf waters.
Shark Camp Details:
June 15–18
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Museum of the Gulf Coast
Cost: $20 per child
To register:
Call Dana at (409) 982-7000
Email: mogc.educator@gmail.com
Opportunities like this remind us that conservation starts with education—and sometimes all it takes is one shark encounter to change a young life forever.
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