The private group tidal pool experience was incredible. Instructor was wonderfully patient, educational and engaging with my granddaughter. Would absolutely recommend for a unique family adventure. read more

Sanibel Sea School - Blue crab we caught and released. - Educational Services Near Me - Sanibel, Florida

My grandkids attended a week of Sea Camp, two as campers and one as a Counselor In Training (CIT). They all had an amazing week, learned a ton, made new friends and had so much fun! Already asked to go back next summer!! read more

Such a disappointment and VERY UNSAFE...SO DIFFERENT from the place we have treasured for years. Today, my son was held underwater, so he couldn't breathe, by another camper, that has been bullying him all week (calling him trash, purposefully throwing the ball at his head during games when he lost, repeatedly harassing him with vulgar names during downtimes, etc.). During today's attempted drowning, the director admitted that the lifeguards saw my son's flailing arms while my daughter started screaming (at witnessing her brother being held underwater). When my son was released by the bully, because his flailing arms accidentally hit the bully in the face, only then did counselors intervene. The boys were brought to the shore, during which time the bully/boy assaulted my son again (by kicking him)! The director and other counselors had to restrain the child, as he was threatening to do it again! My son, who was then bleeding from his mouth and throwing up (which counselors and his sister witnessed) was told by the director that he was not allowed to call or text us. Now, to "save face," the director is lying by saying my son wasn't bleeding (something he clearly couldn't have seen because he was restraining the bully), that he never threw up twice, and was never assaulted (for the second time) on the way to shore. My daughter, watching her older brother endure this, wanted to call me, to tell me what was happening, as she said she was "scared." Our daughter, watching our son bleeding and throwing up, took his phone, told a counselor she was going to text me (to which the counselor said was okay) and started to send a text. Another counselor in training, not knowing the counselor told her she could text, started running after her, to stop her from texting. To save face, the director is continuing his lies to protect his poor decisions. Instead of admitting his poor decisions were wrong, he is trying to protect the bully and the fact that an incident report should have been filed right away (and that we, as the victim's parents, should have been notified immediately). This director thinks it is "okay" to say my son, the "victim" was at fault. As a mom, to hear my son was at fault for this bully's attempted drowning, that caused my son to bleed and repeatedly vomit, is not "okay." The head of SCCF backed the director's lies, and even tried to tell us that in the past she has even told us our son has been difficult. Again, blaming the victim. Again, something she had never told us. Our son, was so very proud of himself, for his accomplishments during his first week as a CIT. Everyday, the director told my husband at pick up that he was doing such a great job. Now, the director is trying again to "save face" and say that never told my husband that my son was doing a great job, that he had told my husband, that my son was not in fact not doing a great job. Such lies. My son has been bullied his entire life. Sanibel Sea School WAS THE ONLY PLACE HE FELT SAFE, ACCEPTED AND LOVED...until now. I can never send my children back, after learning that my son almost drowned, and that when he started bleeding and throwing up, his complicated medical needs were ignored and "hushed into silence" by the director. Shame on the Sea School directors and their lies. read more

I feel very fortunate to have attended elementary school here. I loved the fact that they teach you about sea shells and wildlife. After I graduated, they decided to make it K-12, which I think is crazy. Kids should be exposed to the outside world. Not kept in a bubble on Sanibel. The rest of us survived and turned out just fine. read more

Sea School is the ABSOLUTE best week of summer vacation!! My kids LOVE sea school. They love learning to surf, snorkel and creating life long memories with friends. They camp counselors and staff are incredible. read more

Great place, super instructors and fun classes. My daughter loved her shark class she participated in during our Spring break stay in the area. I felt that the cost was very reasonable and I appreciated the couple hours of quiet! My daughter is asking about the half day options already for next year when she's older! read more

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They offer single-day activities for kids who are visiting the area. We signed up our 10 year old for a three-hour class about coconuts...and he loved it! He's not easy to please so that says a lot. The teacher was laid back and had us drop him off. It could be a nice break for parents! There was only one other student. They walked to the beach and he learned how coconuts are made, what you can do with them, and a whole lot of fun facts! He even made a coconut boat (really cute) and tried fresh coconut milk. He learned about the different parts of the coconut and brought one home to show us what he learned and had us try the coconut milk. A little pricey but a great experience. I only wish they had options for younger kids and teens as well. read more

If you are looking for puravida bracelets that is the right place to go too and they have great customer service. The lady at the front desk was super friendly. read more

My son (age 6) LOVED sea school. He has talked about what a wonderful time he had and can't wait to go back next year. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Cute shop to purchase sea goodies. read more

This was my 8 year olds 4th year attending this camp. Absolutely a must if vacationing or visiting SWFL. Cathy was a great camp counselor!!! See ya next year! read more

Amazing! Our kids (6 and 7) went to Sanibel for a class this week and they loved it! The instructor and staff were fantastic, and clearly liked what they do. Its so great to see people enjoying what they do, and for the kids to benefit so greatly! I only wish we had more time so that they could have attended other classes.....They haven't stopped talking about it and were so happy to experience the course. read more