Date: Sat May 31, 11:00 AM EST - Sat May 31, 1:00 PM EST
Category:
- STEM
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Ambassadors
Adult Required Event
Location: Tampa Bay Watch, 700 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Program Date: 5/31/2025
Who Can Attend: Girls in grades 4-12, accompanied by registered adults
Event Fee: $30.00 per girl; $30.00 per adult
Registration Deadline: 5/17/2025
Dive into a summer adventure with Tampa Bay Watch's sandbar excursions! Perfect for cooling off and exploring, this hands-on experience offers a unique opportunity to learn about the local ecosystem alongside our knowledgeable marine science educators. Grab a dip net or borrow a mask and snorkel as you search for fish, crabs, snails, seahorses and other marine life. While snorkeling equipment is available, we highly recommend bringing your own goggles and water shoes for the best experience. Whether you're snorkeling, wading, or simply strolling in the shallows, get ready for a refreshing and educational day in Tampa Bay's beautiful waters!
Participants should be dressed in comfortable clothes, clothing that can get dirty or wet, and already have their swimsuit on under their clothes.
Participants are required/should bring a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, and water shoes (optional).
Participants should NOT bring: Cameras, Cell phones, or other electronics, jewelry or other valuable items.
Participants should bring a full, refillable water bottle. Participants are welcome to bring a snack.
Event Registration Guidelines:
Events must be paid in full with a credit/debit card to complete the registration process and immediately secure your spot.
Council programs and events can be paid for by redeeming your Girl Scout's Program Credit/Council Dough/Council Credit, by selecting "Program Credit" during check out, but this process does not guarantee your spot in the program due to the two to three days of processing time. To ensure your spot is secured at the time of registration, it is recommended that you pay for the event using a credit/debit card and then email info@gswcf.org or call 813-281-4475 to apply credits to the order and reimburse your card. You will be asked to provide the event name, attendees' name(s), and the amount of credits you'd like to apply.
Adult Chaperones:
All girls are welcome to attend this event but must be accompanied by a registered adult member. If the adult is not her parent/guardian, the chaperone must also have a valid background check.
Adults must register for this event if they will be attending.
Leaders who register for this event as a troop activity must adhere to only bringing enough adults to provide girl/adult safety ratio as described in Volunteer Essentials.
Confirmation Email:
Will be sent out two weeks before the event start date. Please print, complete, sign, and bring with you to check-in at the event. If you are not attending with your Girl Scout, please be sure to send the completed documents with her or the chaperone in charge.
Refund/Cancellation Guidelines:
* All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email and sent directly to info@gswcf.org.
* There will be no refunds or transfers for no-shows.
* Refund requests received on or after 5/17/2025 will not be eligible for a refund, except in extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case request.
* For questions about this event, please check out our GSWCF FAQ page
* There is no waitlist for this event. GSWCF Program events are first come, first serve. If the event is sold out, we encourage you to check back at a later time for future availability.
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