Planning a field trip  to Jekyll Island?  Bring your school group to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center!

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is delighted to offer students the opportunity to explore the wonderful world of sea turtles through field trip programs. Field trip programs last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. These programs include a 30-45 minute interactive presentation (the teacher’s choice) including hands-on activities such as role-playing and games. The presentation is then followed by a guided tour of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center with one of the Educators and a Patient Update.

Teachers can choose from a list of programs and all programs are correlated to the Georgia Performance Standards.

The program fee per student is $6 without tax. Registered teachers and school personnel in the Georgia school system are admitted at no charge at the time of the visit. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center requires a minimum of 1 adult per 5 students for elementary students and 1 adult per 10 students for middle school and high school students. The program fee for parent chaperones is $8 per person. Independent programs are also available with advance registration for a reduced fee.

Reservations are required for school groups. Call early! The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is a popular destination and reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. We offer School Programs Monday through Friday at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center requires a minimum of 10 students and group size is limited to 60 students.

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center can also come to your school through exciting new Outreach Programs.

To make a reservation, please complete the school group reservation form.

*If your school may be in need of financial assistance please fill out our request for Scute’s Scholarship Fund.

Scute’s Scholarship Fund was created to bring students to the GSTC who otherwise may not have the opportunity.  Please note that there are limited funds.  We will try our best to bring one group per month to the gstc for a discounted rate.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact the education department at 912-635-4076.

Discounted room rates are now available for school groups at the Days Inn Jekyll Island!  For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Maria Gamble at mgdaysinn@bellsouth.net or visit their website, www.DaysInnJekyll.com.

GSTC Refund/Cancellation Policy

Effective 11/10/2009

The following statements outline the Georgia Sea Turtle Center’s group tour policy regarding cancellation, late arrival, changes in attendance, and refunds:

1.  Attendance changes to a group reservation must be made at least 72 hours prior to the visit to be considered for billing adjustments. Changes can be made by calling (912) 635-4076 and in writing at gstcreservations@jekyllisland.com.

2. Please note that the quoted fee is based on reserved spaces, not actual attendance. No refunds will be given for absent participants. However, the GSTC reserves the right to receive payment for the difference if additional participants arrive the day of the visit.

3. Cancellations must be made in advance by telephone and written (email) notification. Fees and refunds will be based upon the timing of notification by the reserving group.

Ø No cancellation fees will be assessed to programs providing at least 72 hours advance notice.

Ø Programs failing to contact the GSTC or canceling with less than 72 hours notice will be charged a cancellation fee of $50.

Ø Cancellation fees do not apply to groups that reschedule for future dates.

4. If the group will be arriving later than the scheduled time, a representative from the group will call the GSTC (912-635-4444). Groups arriving 15 minutes late may, at the discretion of the GSTC staff, forfeit their time in the Exhibit Gallery or other areas.