Florida

Spaceships & Surfboards: Cocoa Beach With Your Grandchild

Program No. 22825RJ
Hang ten and blast off as you take surfing lessons, explore the Indian River Lagoon, strap into a space shuttle experience and chat with a real-live astronaut on the Space Coast.

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At a Glance

Hang ten and blast off to Florida’s Space Coast. On this extraordinary adventure, you and your grandchild will learn to ride the waves together in one of the best surf spots in the East — Cocoa Beach, home to the legendary Ron Jon Surf Shop. Then head to Kennedy Space Center for an out-of-this-world experience. Come face-to-face with rockets and shuttles, watch larger-than-life 3D IMAX® films and strap into a shuttle experience designed by astronauts. From Florida’s lagoons and sparkling coast to the exciting new frontiers of outer space, explore three very different habitats with your grandchild by your side.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles a day, two-hour surf lesson and kayaking 3-4 miles for 3 hours.

What You'll Learn

  • At the Kennedy Space Center, chat with an astronaut and learn about life in space from someone who has been there firsthand!
  • Take a surfing lesson with your grandchild from one of Florida’s best surfing schools.
  • Kayak together around the harbor islands as you watch for wildlife like manatees, and see some wildlife up close during a live animal show.

General Notes

Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.
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Emerson Fales
Emerson Fales is a Miami native who enjoys being outdoors in Florida. When not leading programs, he is a middle school substitute teacher and high school girls' soccer coach. He has spent as much time kayaking, biking, and walking around Miami and Florida as possible since becoming a group leader in 2009. He enjoys showing people the natural wonders and human-caused eccentricities of Florida.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Emerson Fales is a Miami native who enjoys being outdoors in Florida. When not leading programs, he is a middle school substitute teacher and high school girls' soccer coach. He has spent as much time kayaking, biking, and walking around Miami and Florida as possible since becoming a group leader in 2009. He enjoys showing people the natural wonders and human-caused eccentricities of Florida.
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Anita Allen grew up in Indiana and now lives in Coral Springs, Florida. She earned her BA in zoology and MAs in environmental science and geography. She worked for many years in environmental protection and water management along with assisting with sports specialty travel groups around the world. Anita now leads groups for Road Scholar in Florida. When not leading groups, she enjoys running, kayaking and taking photographs.
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