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What are Keiki Whale Watch Field Trips?
Our Keiki Whale Watch program is designed for school groups in 2nd–8th grade and is delivered in two parts: an in-classroom lesson followed by a whale watching field trip.
Part 1: Classroom Lesson
The program begins with an in-person classroom presentation, ideally scheduled the day before the whale watch field trip. A Pacific Whale Foundation Education Specialist will visit your classroom to deliver an engaging, age-appropriate lesson that introduces students to humpback whales and the marine ecosystem. This lesson provides students with foundational knowledge and prepares them for what they will see and experience during their whale watching field trips.
Part 2: Whale Watch Field Trip
On the day of the field trip, students will join the same Education Specialist aboard one of our Pac-Whale Eco-Adventures vessels for a customized 1.5-hour whale watch. The onboard experience revisits and expands upon concepts introduced in the classroom, giving students the opportunity to connect what they have learned to observations made on the water.
Schedule
Keiki Whale Watch is offered weekly, January through early April.
The Keiki Whale Watch classroom programing is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, with the designated Keiki Whale Watch field trip ONLY offered on Tuesday and Thursdays.
Please refer to the calendar to select dates and send field trip requests. The Education Team will begin finalizing schedules soon for the 2027 Season!
Email [email protected] with any scheduling questions.
Pricing
Thanks to the generous support of our donors, tuition for the 2027 Keiki Whale Watch Program is fully waived for participating school groups.
We encourage participating students and teachers to share their gratitude by creating thank-you cards, posters, or letters that we can share with our generous donors in appreciation of their support.
Teachers & Chaperones
To help us provide the best possible learning experience for our students, we ask that schools follow the adult-to-student ratios below. These ratios allow our education team to maintain a safe, engaging, and student-centered environment.
| Grade Level | Adult-to-Student Ratio |
|---|---|
| 2nd-3rd Grade | 1 adult : 6 students |
| 4th-5th Grade | 1 adult : 8 students |
| 6th-8th Grade | 1 adult : 10 students |
Teachers and chaperones within these ratios are complimentary. Additional adults beyond the stated ratios may be accommodated when space allows and may be subject to an additional fee.
We appreciate your kokua in keeping adult participation within these guidelines.
Virtual Keiki Whalewatch
Not currently available. Check back for updates on our virtual programs.
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Keiki Whalewatch Plus One
Not currently available. Stay tuned for updates regarding this program.
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Scholarships
Scholarships will be available for qualifying Title I schools. Scholarship applications are found at the end of the request form. Please ensure to fill out both a request form and a scholarship application. Mahalo!
Scholarship applications will be due by November 24, and recipients will receive their award notice by December 5.
Contact [email protected] with any questions!
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