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To offer young adults a glimpse into the Aquarium world, the South Carolina Aquarium offers a shadow program for students in grades six to twelve. This program offers the opportunity to observe some of the jobs that keep an Aquarium humming – like aquarist, educator or mammal behaviorist.

The shadow program will be offered on two dates:
February 18, 2008 (President’s Day), 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
October 13, 2008 (Columbus Day)

Because most schools are not in session on these days, students will not miss school responsibilities.

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  • Complete the following application form:
    Youth Shadow Program Application
  • Write a 300-word essay describing why they are interested in participating and what they hope to gain from their time at the Aquarium.
  • Secure a letter of recommendation from an adult, non-family member, preferably a current teacher.
  • Submit the form, the essay and the recommendation in an envelope to:
    South Carolina Aquarium
    Attn: Svenja Xeller
    South Carolina Aquarium
    100 Aquarium Wharf
    Charleston, SC 29401

  • January 28, 2008
    (for the February 18 Shadow Day)
  • September 15, 2008
    (for the October 13 Shadow Day)
Parents will be contacted by phone or email two weeks beforethe Shadow Days to notify them if their child has been accepted to participate in the program.
Please address questions to Svenja Xeller at Education@scaquarium.org or (843) 579-8567.


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