Education Programs
The Seaport's Education Programs will be offered during our building renovation! Learn more about our programs below.
Discover where history meets science with exciting, hands-on learning activities
Get on board now for one-of-a-kind Seaport learning experiences!
Explore Puget Sound’s rich maritime heritage and learn about the science of the sea with Foss Waterway Seaport’s educational programs. Choose from a variety of unique activities that bring history alive and help students, educators and families discover a connection with all marine life in our waterways.
Land-based Education
Join us for one-of-a-kind student field trips! Visit our extraordinary Balfour Dock building to enjoy hands-on, customized learning experiences in history, marine science and maritime heritage.
Boat-based Education
Expand education beyond the classroom and engage your students in life-changing learning on board marine research vessels. A boat-based expedition is a dynamic platform suited for field studies and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
SeaCamp
Discover how our Summer Science SeaCamp for grades 5 – 9 bring students a new perspective through inquiry-based learning and discovery on land and on water!
Teacher Trainings
Combine creative, hands-on science, history, art, and maritime activities for summertime family-friendly fun and much more!
Family Activities
Our summertime family-friendly events combine creative expression, hands-on science, history, art, and maritime activities—a unique approach to learning through fun and much more!
Collaborators
Foss Waterway Seaport partners with outstanding organizations for essential expertise in K-12 and higher education standards, environmental and marine science, maritime history and career options.
Marine & Environmental Science
Environmental sustainability is an urgent priority in today’s education system. In 2009 Foss Waterway Seaport convened an Advisory Group of Puget Sound K-20 educators, curriculum advisors and environmental stewardship organizations to guide plans for our new Learning Laboratory and our vision for community-based education.
