About the EECThe Estuarine Education Center (EEC) is a 40-acre facility located on the Jackson County Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. In addition to the educational emphasis in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Environmental Studies for the college’s students, the EEC offers exciting opportunites for the public to paddle kayaks, canoes or stand-up paddle boards; climb the rock wall; challenge themselves on the Ropes Course; enjoy 1.5 miles of nature trails through the woods along Mary Walker Bayou; and host special events in a serene setting.

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For further information or to make reservations, please contact:EEC Coordinator: Melissa Jarosinski

228.497.7673 • melissa.jarosinski@mgccc.edu

ESTUARINE EDUCATION CENTERMississippi Gulf Coast Community College • Jackson County Campus

2300 Hwy 90 • Gautier, MS 39553

Enter from either Gautier/Vancleave Road or

Highway 90; follow the loop road to the north side

of campus.

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“Your adventure starts here!”

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or qualified disability. For further information, contact the Equal Opportunity Officer at a Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Center, Campus, or the District Office. Compliance is coordinated by Dr. Stacy M. Carmichael, Associate Vice President of Administration, Perkinston Campus, P. O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi 39573, telephone number 601-928-6672, email address stacy.carmichael@mgccc.edu.

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The Estuarine Education Center (EEC) is located on the north side of the

Jackson County Campus.

Kayaking, Canoeing & Stand-Up Paddle Boarding

Our staff of ACA-certified and trained kayak instructors can teach you the skills to enjoy this wonderful sport, whether you choose to paddle on the bayou, river or ocean. We have a range of kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards to fit all sizes and skill levels, along with all the gear you’ll need to enjoy your paddling experience. We offer guided tours on Mary Walker Bayou (next to the college) and the Pascagoula River, or we can meet you at a venue of your choosing.

Ropes Challenge Course

Our Ropes Challenge Course represents the classic experientiallearning experience. It is ideally suited for work groups, sportsteams, family groups, church groups and school. Our facility has aLow Ropes Course that focuses on leadership, team-building,communication, trust and group problem solving, and a HighRopes Course that promotes personal challenge and growth withteam encouragement and support.

Rockwall Climbing

Under the supervision of our trained rock wall climbinginstructors, the EEC offers a 27-foot-high indoor climbing wall withthree levels of difficulty, as well as a 45-foot outdoor climbing wallthat is part of the High Ropes Course. Participants are “on belay” at all times, with a trained instructor maintaining control of the climber. Come learn the fun sport of rock climbing, or test your skills on our challenging routes.

All activities are conducted under the supervision of our ACCT-certified facilitators who are always ready to…

“Show you the ropes!”

ESTUARINE EDUCATION CENTER“Your adventure starts here!”

Rental and Activity Fees

Meeting Seating Fees

Rooms Space 8 hours 2 hours AmenitiesRoom A 32 $140 $40 Audio/Video/Computer

Room B 32 $140 $40 Audio/Video/Computer

Lecture Hall 74 $250 $75 Audio/Video/24 Computers

OutdoorClassroom 15 $100 $30 Screened-in/Restroom

Special Events Call for custom pricing.

Leadership & Team Development Training

Organization Participants FeesCorporation/Business - Leadership Training 5-20 $45/person/hour - Team-Building 5-20 $20/person/hour

Government/Nonprofit - Leadership Training 5-20 $35/person/hour - Team-Building 5-20 $15/person/hour

School/Students - Leadership Training 5-20 $25/person/hour - Team-Building 5-20 $10/person/hour

For further information or reservations, please contact:Estuarine Education Center

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Jackson County Campus2300 Hwy 90, Gautier, MS 39553 Phone: 228.497.7673

Rental and Activity Fees

Ropes Challenges Course

Corporation/Business - High & Low Ropes - High Ropes Only - Low Ropes Only

10-3010-3010-30

4 Hours$45/person$45/person$30/person

2 HoursN/A$25/person$20/person

Government/Nonprofit - High & Low Ropes - High Ropes Only - Low Ropes Only

10-3010-3010-30

4 Hours$35/person$35/person$25/person

2 HoursN/A$20/person$15/person

School/Students - High & Low Ropes - High Ropes Only - Low Ropes Only

10-3010-3010-30

4 Hours$20/person$20/person$15/person

2 HoursN/A$15/person$10/person

ESTUARINE EDUCATION CENTER“Your adventure starts here!”

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$10/person/hour

$20/person(1-hour course)$60/person(3-hour course)

$95/person(5-hour course)

$10/person

Kayaks, Canoes & Stand-Up Paddle Boards - Basic Rental - EZ Instruction (Sit-on-top kayaks only) - Quick Start Instruction (Introduction to Kayaking)

- Flatwater Fundamentals (Includes Quick Start content)

Climbing Wall

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