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MarineLab Summer Day Camps includes snorkeling, science discovery labs, and group games and activities. Campers also go on a boat trip to snorkel the mangroves, seagrasses, or coral reef. All camp days run from 9 am to 4 pm.
• Ages: 8–16 years old
• Schedule: Sessions offered June 10–12, June 22–26, June 29–July 2, and August 3–7, 2026, with camp days running 9 am–4 pm
• Price: June 10–12 (3 day week); $300/week, $275 for siblings. June 22–26, 2026; $495/week, $475 for siblings. June 29–July 2 (4 day week) $395/week, $375 for siblings. August 3–7; $495/week, $475 for siblings.
MarineLab is a program of Marine Resources Development Foundation, Inc., and is the education arm of Marine Resources Development Foundation (MRDF). Marine Resources Development Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1970, and MarineLab has been at its Key Largo facility since 1985. The first snorkeling MarineLab program was offered in 1985. The program’s mission is to use education and adventure in the Florida Keys ecosystem to foster environmental awareness and stewardship on a local, regional, and global scale. Some of Ocean First’s TIDES programs are hosted at MarineLab and include MarineLab instructor-led field trips as well as the TIDES SCUBA programs. Families can Snorkel with a Marine Biologist in MarineLab’s protected lagoon.
Ginette Hughes is Chief Executive Officer. Senior Vice President Sarah Egner continues to fine tune the program, adapting to numerous regulatory changes along the way, and keeping the curriculum up to date with the most current scientific research.
Thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys MarineLab is able to award financial aid to campers. Thanks to a grant from the Annette Urso Rickel Foundation, MarineLab created 18 different units of free learning resources. The Saltwater Superhero Fund, started by Leadership Monroe County Class Delta Force, supports scholarships for Monroe County students.
One school testimonial states, “We have been sending our sixth grade class to MarineLab for many years and have always had an amazing time. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable, prepared, friendly, patient, and work very well with our students. MarineLab is by far the most looked forward to field trip for our students.” Another testimonial notes, “The interaction was AWESOME! Out of all of my evaluations for our two-week long unit, ALL of my students enjoyed our virtual field trip the most! I can’t wait to book our next virtual trip, and to take them to MarineLab to experience it in person.”
Last updated June 2, 2026.
• Ages: 8–16 years old
• Schedule: Sessions offered June 10–12, June 22–26, June 29–July 2, and August 3–7, 2026, with camp days running 9 am–4 pm
• Price: June 10–12 (3 day week); $300/week, $275 for siblings. June 22–26, 2026; $495/week, $475 for siblings. June 29–July 2 (4 day week) $395/week, $375 for siblings. August 3–7; $495/week, $475 for siblings.
MarineLab is a program of Marine Resources Development Foundation, Inc., and is the education arm of Marine Resources Development Foundation (MRDF). Marine Resources Development Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1970, and MarineLab has been at its Key Largo facility since 1985. The first snorkeling MarineLab program was offered in 1985. The program’s mission is to use education and adventure in the Florida Keys ecosystem to foster environmental awareness and stewardship on a local, regional, and global scale. Some of Ocean First’s TIDES programs are hosted at MarineLab and include MarineLab instructor-led field trips as well as the TIDES SCUBA programs. Families can Snorkel with a Marine Biologist in MarineLab’s protected lagoon.
Ginette Hughes is Chief Executive Officer. Senior Vice President Sarah Egner continues to fine tune the program, adapting to numerous regulatory changes along the way, and keeping the curriculum up to date with the most current scientific research.
Thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys MarineLab is able to award financial aid to campers. Thanks to a grant from the Annette Urso Rickel Foundation, MarineLab created 18 different units of free learning resources. The Saltwater Superhero Fund, started by Leadership Monroe County Class Delta Force, supports scholarships for Monroe County students.
One school testimonial states, “We have been sending our sixth grade class to MarineLab for many years and have always had an amazing time. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable, prepared, friendly, patient, and work very well with our students. MarineLab is by far the most looked forward to field trip for our students.” Another testimonial notes, “The interaction was AWESOME! Out of all of my evaluations for our two-week long unit, ALL of my students enjoyed our virtual field trip the most! I can’t wait to book our next virtual trip, and to take them to MarineLab to experience it in person.”
Last updated June 2, 2026.
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