In partnership with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, WAVE’s fun STEM-based education initiative dedicated to helping kids, especially girls, ages 6-14 to build knowledge and confidence in STEM skills as well as form strong community connections. The kids connect with female community mentors and female scientists actively working in STEM-related fields, share knowledge they gain through programming, and facilitate shark and ocean conservation! Each meeting will cover new topics, include hands on activities, and connect Gills with other Club members. Club meetings will be held on the second Saturday of each month. Program times to be confirmed but likely morning hours. Gills must be accompanied by an adult. This is a year long program and we encourage participation in every session for Gills to fully benefit from the experience.
Gills Club is at capacity this year. Email to be added to a Wait List for 23-24 Gills Club.
Gills Club is a free program thanks to generous support from the Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee.
2022- 2023 Schedule
| Event Date | Theme |
| 10-Sep | Introduction |
| 8-Oct | Shark and Fish Body Mechanics |
| 12-Nov | Body Forms Scavenger Hunt |
| 10-Dec | Shark Tagging and Tracking |
| 14-Jan | Animal Behavior |
| 11-Feb | Physiology – Respiration Lab |
| 11-Mar | Visit to Thomas More University Labs |
| 8-Apr | Shark Conservation – Global and Local |
| 13-May | Shark Dissection |
| 10-Jun | River Sweep |
| 8-Jul | Gill’s Club Celebration |
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