Gills Club

Building Confidence in STEM Skills

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.

2025-2026 Schedule

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