Are your children itching to get out of the house and outside as part of their virtual education? The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island has partnered with coral reef conservationists, the Reef Institute, to offer an exciting, five-day Barrier Island Ecology Field Trip.  The instructor-led class is for school-age children. It is designed to complement earth-science studies and foster a passion for both marine ecology and biology.  Your children will witness and explore the native dune ecosystem by kayak and boat to sample and study the region’s complex water system and estuaries.  They will also examine the local wildlife, learn about wave systems, do a microscopic analysis of beach wildlife, and more.  The course dates are February 21-26, March 21-25, or April 19-23.  The program includes teacher fees, course materials and supplies, breakfast/lunch/snacks, and more.  Hotel stays are additional, but the resort has a dedicated study room for children.  While your children are engaging in science, parents can enjoy great golf, tennis, spa, indoor and outdoor pools, fine dining, bike rentals, and more!