Anastasia Mosquito Control

Daily Program
2025-06-19 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-20 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-21 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-25 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-26 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-27 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-28 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-02 10:30 - 15:30 UTC and 11 more dates
Welcome to the DVEC!

Join us for daily programs Wed-Sat.

A quick reminder, all activities and programs pause daily between 12 PM- 2 PM.

Daily programs (Except for Fish Frenzy) are also paused on Sundays due to our Sunday Funday craft activity!

Don’t forget to also go check out our monthly schedule for our upcoming science topics and Sunday Fundays crafts!

E-mail us at DVEC@amcdfl.org, or call us at 904-257-9880.

Insect Inn
2025-06-22 10:30 - 15:30
Sunday Funday is buzzing your way with a cozy, creative twist!
Join us for Insect Inn, where we’ll become architects for our tiny six-legged friends. 🐞🏡

Kids will get hands-on as they design and build their very own critter condos—perfect little hideaways for helpful insects!
It’s a fun and crafty way to learn about insect habitats and the important role these insects play in our environment.

📅 June 22nd, 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Break: 12 PM – 2 PM
2 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine, FL

Break Week
2025-06-25 10:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00
Hi everyone!

Just a quick reminder—the DVEC will be taking a short routine pause on programs from June 25th to June 29th to prepare for all the exciting activities we’ve got coming in July!
This means Crazy Science, Feature Creature, and Mosquito Cravings will be paused during this week.
But don’t worry—Scavenger Hunts will still be available throughout the day upon request, and Fish Frenzy will run as usual at 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM.

For Sunday Funday (June 29th), we’ll be offering a variety of fun freeform art activities for you to enjoy!

Just a heads-up, we continue to take our daily activity break from 12 PM to 2 PM.

Stay tuned—programs resume July 2nd, and we can’t wait to share what’s coming next!

Upcoming Events for JULY 2025
2025-07-01
Hi everyone!

The DVEC has some exciting events lined up! Be sure to check out our Upcoming Events Calendar for July 2025!

Feel free to share it with your family and friends, and let us know in the comments what you’re most looking forward to!

We will be closed July 4th 2025!

Vital or Villain? (CLOSED JULY 4TH)
2025-07-02 11:00 - 2025-07-05 11:30
Class is in session!
This week for Crazy Science, we’re diving into the world of vectors with a special theme: Vital or Villain?

What role do these tiny creatures really play in our ecosystem? Are they just pesky pests—or do they have a bigger purpose?

Join us as we uncover how disease vectors like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas can be both harmful and helpful. You’ll get to examine real specimens and debate whether these misunderstood critters are heroes or hazards.

📅 July 2nd–5th, 2025 (CLOSED JULY 4TH)
⏰ 11 AM
📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine, FL

Closed for Holiday
2025-07-04
The DVEC will be closed on Independence Day, July 4, 2025

Popsicle Stick Fireworks
2025-07-06 10:30 - 15:30
Sunday Funday is lighting up with creativity!
Join us for Popsicle Stick Fireworks—a fun and festive craft where you’ll design your own dazzling firework masterpiece using popsicle sticks and ribbons! ✨

This bright activity is perfect for Fourth of July weekend. Come craft, create, and celebrate with us!

📅 July 6th, 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Break: 12 PM – 2 PM
2 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine, FL

Diseases & Discoveries!
2025-07-09 11:00 - 2025-07-12 11:30
Class is in session!

This week, we’re turning our lab coats to epic breakthroughs and creepy crawlies with the theme: Diseases & Discoveries!
How do tiny arthropods like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas spread massive outbreaks? And how did scientists crack their codes to stop them?

Join us for a Blooket-style trivia showdown where you’ll compete to test your knowledge on outbreaks, bugs, and big discoveries.

📅 July 9th–12th, 2025
⏰ 11 AM
📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine, FL

Light Up Fireflies
2025-07-13 10:30 - 15:30
Sunday Funday is lighting up the night—literally!

Join us for Light Up Fireflies, a magical craft where you’ll create glowing fireflies that shine like stars after dark.
Using fun materials and a little imagination, we’ll bring these bioluminescent bugs to life!

📅 July 13th, 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Break: 12 PM – 2 PM
2 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine, FL

Fun Fact: Fireflies aren’t actually flies—they’re beetles! Their glow is a chemical reaction called bioluminescence, and they use it to attract mates and warn predators.

Prevent & Protect
2025-07-16 11:00 - 2025-07-19 11:30
Class is in session!

Join us for Crazy Science: Prevent & Protect, where we’ll uncover how YOU can fight back against mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. 🦟🛑

We’ll explore repellents, barriers, and helpful tips to stay safe this summer!

📅 July 16th–19th, 2025
⏰ 11 AM
📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine, FL

Suit up, science squad—let’s prevent and protect together!

Leaf It to Art!
2025-07-20 10:30 - 15:30
Get ready to shape, press, and impress this Sunday Funday!

Join us for Leaf It to Art! and craft your own beautiful nature-inspired ornaments using air-dry clay and real leaves. 🍃🎨
It’s a hands-on way to explore texture, design, and the beauty of the outdoors!

📅 July 20th, 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Break: 12 PM – 2 PM
2 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine, FL

🌿 Let your creativity grow! Drop a 🌱 if you’re excited to get crafty with nature!

No Scheduled Programs
2025-07-23 10:00 - 2025-07-27 17:00
Hi everyone!

Just a quick reminder—the DVEC will be taking a short routine pause on programs from July 23rd to July 27th as we prep for the next round of exciting activities!

This means Crazy Science, Feature Creature, and Mosquito Cravings will be paused during this week.

But don’t worry—Scavenger Hunts will still be available and Fish Frenzy will continue as usual at 10:30 AM and again at 3:30 PM.

For Sunday Funday (July 27th), we’ll have open painting time with blank sheets provided, and we’ll laminate your artwork to preserve your creation!

As always, we’ll take our daily activity break from 12 PM to 2 PM.

Programs resume July 30th, and we can’t wait to share what’s next! Stay tuned!
