WAVE hosts Gills Club in partnership with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. This STEM-based education initiative helps kids, especially girls, build confidence in STEM skills and form strong community connections. Members hear from community mentors and scientists actively working in STEM-related fields, share the knowledge they gain during the club, and facilitate shark and ocean conservation!
At each meeting, we discuss new topics and explore these concepts with the help of mentors. Club meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month. Each meeting runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a year-long program and we encourage participation in every session for Gills to fully benefit from the experience
Any child 8-13 years old is welcome. Gills must be accompanied by an adult to attend.
Event Dates
Sept. 20, 2025
Oct. 18, 2025
Nov. 15, 2025
Dec. 20, 2025
Jan. 17, 2025
Feb. 21, 2026
Mar. 21, 2026
Apr. 18, 2026
May 16, 2026
Themes
Introduction
Meet a Coral Cat Shark
Shark & Fish Adaptations
Shark ID & Tagging
Call with Global Elasmo Branch
Shark Conservation Plans
Creeking with Ohio River Foundation
Dissection at Thomas More University
End of Year Party