Gills Club at WAVE Foundation

WAVE hosts Gills Club in partnership with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. This STEM-based education initiative helps kids, especially girls, build confidence in STEM skills and form strong community connections. Members hear from community mentors and scientists actively working in STEM-related fields, share the knowledge they gain during the club, and facilitate shark and ocean conservation! At each meeting, we discuss new topics and explore these concepts with the help of mentors. Club meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month. Each meeting runs from 10 a.m. to noon. This is a year-long program, and we encourage participation in every session for Gills to fully benefit from the experience

 Any child 8-13 years old is welcome. Gills must be accompanied by an adult to attend.

2024 – 2025 Schedule

Event DateTheme
14-SepMentor Introductions & Shark Program
12-OctShark Senses
9-NovShark Tooth Adaptations
14-DecShark IDing
11-JanShark Adaptations and Habitats
8-FebShark Research
8-MarShark Conservation Efforts
12-AprShark Dissection
10-MayEnd of Year Party

Thank you to The George A. & Dolores E. Renaker Charitable Foundation for funding the young environmental stewards at Gills Club!