Children (ages 6 to 12) can keep busy over their winter school break with this fun exploration of the natural world.

Ages 6-9: One-day programs offered, with a different themed topic each day, including Sharks & Fins, Whale of a Day, and Deadly Creatures. $98 per day, or $435 for all five days.

Ages 9-12: Older kids can participate in a five-day Junior Marine Biologist program. Activities include setting up and stocking an aquarium display, testing water chemistry, dissections and using microscopes to peer into Long Island Sound's unseen marine life. Cost is $435.

Bring a bag lunch, a snack, and an appetite for adventure. Advance registration required.