This Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center event offers free programming for Shark Week with Sharks4Kids. Celebrate sharks with us and Sharks4Kids ambassador, Marissa DeBonis in a day full of crafts, learning, and exploration!  

Schedule

10-11am “JAWS at 50: Film, Fear and Fallout” with Marissa DeBonis. Hear the real facts behind JAWS from a seasoned marine scientist, and help her think of a NEW poster for the beloved movie.

11-11:30am | Sharks 101 Talk. Are you a kid who maybe doesn’t know a lot about sharks…yet? Get introduced to the basics of this diverse group of fish.

11:30am-1pm | Touch Tank. Fish are friends…NOT FOOD! Well, sometimes. Stop by our touch tank to meet some of the animals that build the foundation of our ecosystem.

1-2pm | Shark Superpowers: Make a tooth! RSVP REQUIRED. What do you think makes sharks so special? Explore their amazing abilities and craft your very own tooth from clay!

10am-2pm | Fin-tastic Headbands + Ask Anything. Throughout the day, drop by our coloring station and build your own shark fin headband. While you’re hanging around, be sure to ask our educators and volunteers any and ALL of your questions.

Fee: Free | *Parking fees collected 8am-4pm across Jones Beach State Park. Empire Passes also accepted. In the case of inclement weather, all activities will be indoors. RSVP is not required for most programs.