🌊 Sandy Hook Homeschool Family Fun Day! 🦀

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meet at Lot C on Sandy Hook, Gateway National Recreation Area
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​​$20 per student participant
Parents/Guardians are free
1:5 adult to student ratio recommended

* Rain date Wednesday,  September 23rd


​Join the American Littoral Society for a day of coastal exploration and hands-on learning at Sandy Hook! Homeschool students ages 5 and up will connect with other families while discovering Sandy Hook’s unique marine environment.

  • Seine Fishing – Catch, observe, and release local marine life
  • Scavenger Hunt – Can you spot the signs of spring along the shore? 
  • Up-Close Encounters – Meet fish, horseshoe crabs, mollusks, macroinvertebrates, and more

⏰ Check-in: Begins at 9:45 AM
🥪 Lunch Break: Bring your own lunch — we’ll take a 30-minute break around 12:30 PM
🌊 Dress to Get Wet! 

For more information, contact: [email protected]

Weather & Cancellation
Programs may be canceled for safety due to hazardous weather.
​Participants will be notified by the end of the prior business day.
If the Society cancels, we’ll work with you to reschedule or transfer your booking.
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Cancellation Policy
  • 7+ days before: Full refund
  • ​2–6 days before: 50% refund
  • Less than 48 hours: No refund

Questions? Contact us, we’re happy to help!
Can't attend but want to become a member? Click here to read about membership benefits and how to join!