Children's Marine Ecology Clubs

What is the Marine Ecology Club? A regular club designed specifically for the younger ocean lover. If they have an intertest already or the curiosity to find out more about the oceans and the marine life that calls it home, then this weekly club will be perfect. 

How old do they need to be? The Children's Marine Ecology Club, is for children aged between 8 and 11. We offer a range of other activities, and events and for those are younger and older. You can always drop us an This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information 

Where and when does the club meet?  We hold the sessions at our centre in Selsey, West Sussex. The club will meet on a Sunday Morning between 11:00 and 12:00 during the school term.

Can we just turn up on the day?  They need to sign to be signed up in advance to facilitate the planning and arrangements. You can book and pay below for the dates that you want the to attend. The bookings close at 16:00 on a Friday, and we will require a minimum number of participants for each session to run. 

How much is it? Sessions are £5 per child 

What will we be doing? Marine Ecology Club attendees will take part in lots of activities designed to expand and add to their knowledge of our oceans. Activities will include fun and informal learning about some of the amazing marine life you can find both overseas and right here in Sussex waters. This will include introduction to ecology theories and issues, like symbiosis, food webs, pollution, and climate change.

Will it all be classroom based learning? We will not be restricted to class learning and will use beach sessions, weather and conditions allowing. They will have the chance to take part in Citizen Science events like species recording, and egg case hunting during club meetings.  

Who takes the sessions? All sessions are led by SSI Ecology Instructor Anya Frampton and supported by Mulberry Marine Experience staff*. 

Do I have to stay with my child? If you want to you are welcome, we know that some children will prefer to have you around when meeting new people. It is not a requirement though, you can drop them off and then collect if you prefer. 

Do you offer any discounts for block booking? Yes, for every four bookings you will receive a fifth session free of charge. The date will be agreed with you for the free session.  

Do you run in the school holidays? We do offer holiday activities and full details will be posted below. Our next planned events will be in October half term. If you would like us to send you the full details and registration paperwork please click This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

* all staff are DBS checked