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Family Programs (Updated Feb 6, 2012)
Afterschool at the Aquarium
Every Wed	3:00 p.m.
Looking for something to do after school? Every Wednesday, the Aquarium will host a fun activity on the lawn. You can enjoy Stories by the Sea, or maybe a critter encounter or a creative movement session. The activities last anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes and are designed for ages 4 to 8, but everyone is welcome. Free with admission to the Aquarium.
Small Fry
Jan 18-Feb 15, Wed Apr 4-May 2, Wed    A Session         B Session	9:00-10:30 a.m.   8:30-10:00 a.m. 10:30-12:00 p.m.
For the youngest learners. An adult and their 1- to 3-year old team up to discover the amazing undersea world of the Aquarium. Five weekly sessions include crafts, song, play and exploration of the exhibits. For adult-child teams. $60/adult & child ($80 for non-members). Registration required.
Marine Munchies
Jan 23, Mon        Feb 27, Mon        Mar 12, Mon        Mar 19, Mon	4:30-6:00 p.m. 4:30-6:00 p.m. 4:30-6:00 p.m. 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Discover animals'' adaptations for capturing their meals and what they eat here at the Aquarium. Included is an exclusive after-hours animal feeding. Feed a sea anemone. Watch the octopus open a jar to get its dinner. Feed a sea anemone, and the animals in the Edge of the Reef exhibit. Minimum age 5 years; youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. $16/adult, $12/child ($20/15 for non-members). Registration required.
Aquarium After Dark
Jan 27, Fri     (CANCELLED) Feb 10, Fri Mar 15, Thu Mar 22, Thu	6:30-8:30 p.m. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Discover if fish sleep, sea snails snooze and what roams around at night, on an after dark flashlight tour of the Aquarium exhibits. Minimum age 5 years; youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. $10/adult, $7/child ($14/10 for non-members). Registration required.
Exploring the Reef at Night
Jan 21, Sat     (WAITLIST) Feb 6, Mon   (CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER) Mar 6, Tue	6:30-9:00 p.m. 6:30-9:30 p.m. 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Join us as we explore the reef at night in an experience you''ll not forget. Aquarium staff and participants wade up to their knees on these wet and wild excursions. We''ll look for crabs, shrimps, eels and octopus. For adventurers ages 6 and up; youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. $15/adult, $9/child ($18/$12 for non-members). Registration required.
Science Club, for Teens (Updated Jan 17, 2012)
Science Club, For Teens! Underwater Robotics
Wed afternoons Jan 25-June 2	3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Through its partnership with the Waikīkī Aquarium, the Marine Advanced Technology Education Center (MATE) is bringing its beginning level Underwater Robotics program to area students. Students will design, build, and pilot a fully operational underwater ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicles). MATE uses underwater robots as a way to get students excited about learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The program also exposes students to and helps them to see the pathways to ocean STEM career opportunities. Interested teens should apply online at http://goo.gl/eWKhb by January 20th. Students must commit to the full 4-month program. The class will culminate in an ROV competition. For aspiring engineers ages 12 to 17. All materials provided. $35/student, ($50 for non-members).
Group Activities (Updated Jan 17, 2012)
*Additional group activities are scheduled around the regularly scheduled school and community programs.   Call about specific dates and times and to check staff and facility availability. Click here for a list of programs.