14 contenders in this category.
1st
Ecological Marine Adventures
“EMA teaches kids (of all ages, even those crazy adults!) about the ocean. We do this through hands-on experiences, like field exploration, experiments, data collection, touch tanks, aquarium work, log
2nd
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabil
“The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center offers tours of our Sea Turtle Hospital, standards-based education programs, and Turtle Talks, as well as internships for high school and
3rd
Funky Fins: Eco Education for Curious Minds
“Funky Fins programs offers, unique, family, focused, marine science experiences that engage both children and parents in hands-on learning. Taught by local marine biologist and educators our programs
Other Worthy Contenders
These other contenders are great, but didn't make the top 3.
Topsail Island Surf School
“Topsail Island Surf School is family-owned and operated. Located on Topsail Island, North Carolina. Specializing in private and group surf lessons for all ages and skill levels. Our mission is to shar
Treehouse Kids Preschool
“Treehouse Kids Preschool is a 4-hour, nature-based Preschool. We were inspired by the philosophy of European "Forest Schools," where children spend most of the school time in the outdoors- learning th