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In-Person Program Rates

All rates are based on groups of up to 30 participants. There is an $8 fee per participant over 30. There is no fee for chaperones or support staff. Additional fees apply for field sessions such as kayaking, snorkeling, diving, and other partner vendor activities scheduled by REEF. Additional fees for extra materials, such as lionfish jewelry-making or surveying starter kits, also apply. Please inquire with REEF staff for more information. 

$300 standard program rate for one to four hours of programming based at the REEF Campus between 8am and 5pm Monday-Friday. 

$350 remote-based program rate for one to four hours of programming based offsite. The remote rate applies to field sessions such as boat-based activities or offsite seminars. 

A $50 additional fee may apply for programs outside of the hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. 

Programs over 7 miles from the REEF Campus may be subject to a $50 travel fee plus mileage expense at $0.65 per mile. 

 

Virtual Program Rates

$100 standard virtual program rate for one to four hours of programming. Before the meeting, REEF will provide the group login access to the online platform for the virtual session. 

 

Deposits and Payments

Payment installments are typically due on three occasions: upon reserving space, 60 days from the program, and 45 days from the program. Payment reminder e-mails are sent in advance of the payment due date. An adjustment payment schedule will apply if the reservation is made less than 50 days from the anticipated program date. See below for full details. 

To reserve a program, the following applies: 

Booking a program 60 days before the anticipated date: 30% deposit - remaining balance due 45 days before the program date

Booking a program between 45-60 days before the anticipated date: 50% deposit - remaining balance due 45 days before the program date

Booking 45 days or fewer to the anticipated date: Total amount of program pay in full 

If payment is not received within 14 days past the due date, a 10% late fee will be added to the balance owed. If a payment is outstanding for 30 days, the group's program space may be released, and all funds paid will be forfeited. 

If you are out of e-mail contact during a payment due date, please notify REEF staff in advance to make payment arrangements. 

 

Cancellations

If your plans change and you need to cancel your program, the following cancellation schedule applies:

Cancellation greater than 60 days in advance: full refund

Cancellation between 60 - 45 days of the program: full refund minus the 50% deposit

Cancellation less than 45 days from the program date: No refunds available.