Empower campers with knowledge and hands-on experience about sustainability, conservation, and environmental stewardship. Through fun activities and creative projects, they will learn how to protect ecosystems, reduce waste, and inspire others to care for the planet. By the end of the camp, participants will have gained the knowledge and skills to reduce waste, protect wildlife, and inspire others to live sustainably. They will also take home tangible projects and ideas to continue their journey as eco-warriors!
Additional features of all days of the series:
Daily Journals
Campers document their projects, observations, and personal eco-goals in a journal.
Animal Encounters
Opportunities to observe and learn about animals affected by pollution, such as sea turtles and fish.
Team Projects
Collaborative efforts to build eco-themed art and structures, reinforcing teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Hands-on Experiments
Activities that demonstrate environmental concepts, such as pollution, decomposition, and ecosystem balance.
Sharing the Planet
Ages 4-5
Time
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dates
June 23, June 25, July 29, August 1
Pricing
Regular $85 | Member $75
Sample activities:
- Discuss how we can show our love for nature by sharing beautiful outdoor spaces.
- Explore ways to appreciate wild animals in wild spaces.
- Hands-on demonstration: Create an art piece of an animal’s home to inspire loved ones to care about our shared planet.
- Team activity: Compare their favorite things about their homes and what they observed in the Aquarium’s animal habitats.
Introduction to Sustainability
Ages 6-7
Time
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dates
June 24, June 26, July 28, July 30
Pricing
Regular $85 | Member $75
Sample activities:
- Discuss the concept of sustainability and why it is important for ecosystems like the ocean and rainforest.
- Explore the Aquarium to learn how habitats are maintained sustainably.
- Hands-on demonstration: The life cycle of everyday objects (e.g., plastic vs. biodegradable materials).
- Team activity: Brainstorm eco-friendly habits and pledge to adopt new habits.
- Decorate reusable water bottles to promote waste reduction.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Waste Management
Ages 8-10
Time
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dates
June 24, June 27, July 29, July 31
Pricing
Regular $85 | Member $75
Sample activities:
- Explore the effects of pollution and litter on marine life.
- Learn about manatees and practice identifying their features.
- Field activity: A scavenger hunt to collect and classify several types of waste (plastic, paper, glass, etc.).
- Experiment: How long does it take for varied materials to decompose?
- Project: Campers work in teams to build large, recycled art installations (e.g., sea creatures made from plastic bottles).
- Game: Recycling relay race to practice sorting recyclables correctly.
Water Conservation and Ocean Health
Ages 11-13
Time
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dates
June 23, June 25, July 31, August 1
Pricing
Regular $85 | Member $75
Sample activities:
- Learn how pollution and overuse of water impact ecosystems.
- Hands-on activity: Experiment to simulate how oil spills affect ocean habitats and animals.
- Interactive discussion on sustainable seafood and eco-friendly fishing practices.
- Field project: Conduct a water quality test (pH, clarity) in a controlled aquarium environment.
- Creative project: Design and display posters inspiring water conservation.
Protecting Wildlife and Habitats
Ages 14-17
Time
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dates
June 26, June 27, July 28, July 30
Pricing
Regular $85 | Member $75
Sample activities:
- Learn about endangered species and how human activity affects animal populations.
- Observation of endangered marine species in the Aquarium’s habitats.
- Guest speaker: A conservationist shares success stories about wildlife protection efforts.
- Project: Build birdhouses, bee hotels, or other small wildlife shelters using recycled materials.
- Interactive game: Food Chain Survivor – campers act as different animals and face various habitat challenges.