About the Marine Field Trip Program

The Marine Summer Field Trip Program is possible under a partnership with New York Sea Grant, New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County.  This program was developed for youths aged 8-12 years old to connect with marine and coastal educational resources.  This class field trip features interactive and engaging activities including seining to identify marine life, exploring coastal habitat and wildlife, lessons about important coastal issues, introduction to common shoreline hazards, basic water safety and much more!

Walk-ins are not accepted and group leaders must register to reserve a session. Each session is from 10:00am to 3:00 pm.

Program Cost

10-20 students: $75

21-30 students: $125

31-40 students: $175

(There is no additional fee for chaperones)

Bus Permit Fee:

$35 per bus

Program cost and Bus Permit fees are payable by check to “NY State Parks.”

Mail your check and signed permit to:

Jones Beach State Park

Attn: Programs, Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center

3300 Park Avenue Unit #1000

Wantagh, New York 11793

In order to get a bus permit, at least 2 weeks prior to program date, you must mail your:

-Signed program permit

-Payment

-and a self-addressed envelope with stamp to

3300 Park Avenue, Unit #1000,

Wantagh NY 11793

There is an additional $10 Vehicle Use Fee for use of personal vehicles