May Newsletter

Don’t miss out on the Best Summer Ever!

Sign your kids up today for Roundhouse Summer Camp
Where else can you send your kids for fun in the sun and hands-on marine science in the South Bay? The Roundhouse Aquarium, located right at the end of Manhattan Beach Pier has a brand new summer camp program. It is easier to register, easier to pick a camp, and kids ages 4-10 can sign up together! Sign your older kids up for our famous Catalina Camp Out! The boy cabins are almost full, and we only have 1 girl cabin this year, so sign up soon! Check out the Roundhouse website at www.roundhouseaquarium.org/summer today to sign up!


May is Shark Month

Are you scared of sharks? You shouldn’t be! Come to the Roundhouse to learn more about these amazing and mystical creatures. Come see our sharks feed on Saturdays at 12:30! Check out our new displays and artifact tables for information the beauty of sharks and the wonder of sharks. Bring the little ones in during Sea Story time on Sundays at 11:30 for shark crafts and stories. We even have some free shark coloring books to pass out!

Co-Director wins AMS Award

Congratulations to our very own Facilities and Co-Director Eric Martin for winning the Distinguished Educator Award for Non-Formal Education from the American Meterological Society. Eric was presented this award on Earth Day here at the Roundhouse Aquarium. Eric has been working at the Roundhouse for over 10 years, taking care of the fish and teaching our youth about how to be responsible environmental citizens. He was chosen for his outstanding educational outreach both at the Aquarium and at local schools. His innovative teaching techiniques keep our classes fresh and exciting. Eric is also an avid whale expert and an amazing photographer. Come in to the Roundhouse and congratulate him for his excellent work. Visit our facebook page to see pics of the ceremony. Way to go, Eric!