Every Day is a Field Trip After School
Looking for a fun, educational, and adventurous after-school program? Join Sanibel Sea School for the perfect mix of hands-on learning and outdoor exploration! On Mondays and Wednesdays, we’ll pick up your child at The Sanibel School and head straight to one of our beautiful local beaches. On cooler days, we might even explore the refuge or SCCF preserves. There’s no better way to spend an afternoon than by immersing yourself in nature and discovering the marine and coastal ecosystems that make Sanibel so special. Whether we’re snorkeling, surfing, swimming, or exploring, your child will have the chance to dive into the wonders of the ocean. They'll catch small sea creatures with nets, play fun, hands-on games, and even create ocean-inspired art. It's the ultimate way for your child to disconnect from screens and decompress after a busy day at school.
*Please note After School is for Sanibel School students ONLY*
Program Details
- Exclusive to Sanibel School students. You must be a current student at The Sanibel School to participate.
- Offered during the school year on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Excluded dates: Sept. 3, 8, and all school closures that fall on Monday or Wednesday.
- Schedule:
- 2:00 – 2:30 PM: We’ll pick students up directly after school in our 15-passenger transit vans!
- 2:30 – 5:00 PM: We’ll spend the majority of time out at the beach conducting hands-on marine science activities and engaging with nature in exciting ways. From discovering local wildlife to learning to surf, each day will offer something new! Programs will run rain or shine. In the case of severe weather or water quality issues, we have plenty of safe indoor spaces to continue the fun with alternate activities.
- 5:00 PM - Pick-up: We can offer two pick-up locations on Sanibel:
- West End – SCCFs Headquarters (3333 SanCap Rd)
- East End – Sanibel Sea School Flagship Campus (455 Periwinkle Way)
- During registration, we’ll poll parents to determine preferred pick-up locations, ensuring convenience for everyone. We may offer both, with one van going west and another going east, if needed. A follow up email will be sent each month to confirm pick up locations.
Registration & Pricing
- Registrations are monthly. All dates are now available for sign-up - you can choose to sign up for the year, a few months at a time, or on a month-to-month basis.
- $60/month per child.
- Financial assistance is available to families of program participants. Please call us at 239 472 8585 or email sanibelseaschool@oldsccf.blackbaudwp.com for more information.
- Waiver forms and payment are taken during registration. A confirmation email is sent from Active Network with how to prepare for your ocean adventure and other pertinent information.