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Marine Summer Field Trip Program

• Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Thursday, July 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Thursday, July 23, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Thursday, July 30, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Thursday, August 6, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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!

Please note this is for groups only!

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

LOCATION

Jones Beach State Park
West End 2
150 Bay Parkway
Wantagh, NY 11793

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
• 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

2026 PROGRAM DATES

Each session will be from 10:00am to 3:00pm

Tuesday, July 14th
Thursday, July 16th
Tuesday, July 21st
Thursday, July 23rd
Thursday, July 30th
Tuesday, August 4th
Thursday, August 6th
Tuesday, August 18th

To register for this event, please visit the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center registration page.

Any questions contact the Marine program at 631-824-4407 or email marinefieldtrip@cornell.edu

Fee

various

Learn More

https://www.jonesbeachenc.org/marinefieldtrip

Register

https://www.jonesbeachenc.org/marinefieldtripregistration

Last updated May 1, 2026