Every Day is a Field Trip After School
Looking for a fun, educational, and adventurous after-school program? Join Sanibel Sea School for the perfect mix of hands-on learning and outdoor exploration!
On Mondays and Wednesdays, we’ll pick up your child at The Sanibel School and head straight to one of our beautiful local beaches. On cooler days, we might even explore the refuge or SCCF preserves. Next year, we're partnering with The Community House's Shell Crafter Club to offer special after-school workshops for students to create art using shells!
There’s no better way to spend an afternoon than by immersing yourself in nature and discovering the marine and coastal ecosystems that make Sanibel so special. Whether we’re snorkeling, surfing, swimming, or exploring, your child will have the chance to dive into the wonders of the ocean. They'll catch small sea creatures with nets, play fun, hands-on games, and even create ocean-inspired art. It's the ultimate way for your child to disconnect from screens and decompress after a busy day at school.
And new this school year, we are offering Counselor-in-Training (CIT) spots designed for middle school students interested in developing leadership skills while helping to create a positive and engaging experience for younger participants in our After School Program (Grades 1–5).
CITs will work alongside Sanibel Sea School staff to assist with supervision, facilitate activities, support younger campers, and serve as positive role models. They'll gain valuable leadership experience while still participating in the fun, exploration, and hands-on adventures that make Sea School special.
Sanibel Sea School will approve 3 service hours per session for participating CITs.
*Please note After School is for Sanibel School students ONLY*
Program Details
- Exclusive to Sanibel School students. You must be a current student at The Sanibel School to participate.
- Offered during the school year on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Excluded dates: August 12th, September 9th, 14th, and 16th, and all school closures that fall on Monday or Wednesday.
- Open to students in grades 1st to 5th.
- CIT (Counselor in Training) for students in grades 6th to 8th.
- Schedule:
- 2:00 – 2:30 PM: We’ll pick students up directly after school in our 15-passenger transit vans!
- 2:30 – 5:00 PM: We’ll spend the majority of time out at the beach conducting hands-on marine science activities and engaging with nature in exciting ways. From discovering local wildlife to learning to surf, each day will offer something new! Programs will run rain or shine. In the case of severe weather or water quality issues, we have plenty of safe indoor spaces to continue the fun with alternate activities.
- 5:00 PM - Pick-up: We can offer two pick-up locations on Sanibel:
- West End – SCCFs Headquarters (3333 SanCap Rd)
- East End – Sanibel Sea School Flagship Campus (455 Periwinkle Way)
- During registration, we’ll poll parents to determine preferred pick-up locations, ensuring convenience for everyone. We may offer both, with one van going west and another going east, if needed. A follow-up email will be sent each month to confirm pick-up locations.
Registration & Pricing
- Registrations are monthly. Sign-ups for the 2026 - 2027 school year will be available online in July. Families can choose to sign up for the year, a few months at a time, or on a month-to-month basis.
- Grades 1st - 5th: $65/month per student.
- Grades 6th - 8th: $45/month per student. Service hours approved for Counselors in Training (3 hours per session).
- Financial assistance is available to families of program participants. Please call us at 239 472 8585 or email sanibelseaschool@sccf.org for more information.
- Waiver forms and payment are taken during registration. A confirmation email is sent by Active Network with guidance on preparing for your ocean adventure and other pertinent details.