Class size averages fourteen to sixteen students to ensure individualized instruction. The fee covers all class activities and includes meals, lodging, and field trip. The youth fee includes the cost of a chaperone and transportation between Key West Airport and DRC at pre-established times. Although there are no prerequisites for attending Basic DolphinLab, applicants should have a strong desire to experience and learn about dolphins and the marine world. The Adult Basic DolphinLab program is open to students ages 18 and over.
Younger students can enroll in specially designed classes.
Teens may also apply for college credit. Dolphin Research Center is now offering two summer courses adapted for younger students. The Middle School Basic DolphinLab is geared for ages 10-11. The Junior High Basic DolphinLab is geared for ages 12-14. To enroll in DolphinLab, complete the application and return it to the attention of DRC's Education Department or call to have an application sent to you.