2025 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN
If spots open up from cancellations, they will reappear in the registration links. There is no waitlist.
Member Registration
Full Program (5-day) | $155-315
Public Registration
Full Program (5-day) | $175-350
All week-long camps include access to camp photos, daily snacks, and special animal experiences. Lunch is included for full-day campers.
Ready to register your child? Jump to the appropriate age group by clicking below:
For inquiries about Summer Camp please email SpecialPrograms@livingplanetaquarium.org.
What to Expect
– Camp drop off and pick up are done at the curbside! Simply pull up to the curb and wait for a camp staff member to assist you. Please be aware that because multiple camp families are dropping off and picking up their campers at the same time, you may wait in line for a few minutes. We work diligently to keep your campers safe and secure, and we only include steps in this process that are necessary for your camper’s safety.
– We will continue using pick up passwords to expedite this process. You will set your pick up password when you complete your camper’s forms. Simply tell the camp staff your password at pick up and they’ll bring your camper to your car. Anyone with this password is authorized to pick up your camper.
– There is no wait list for sold-out camps. If there is an opening in a camp, it will appear available for purchase in that camp’s registration links.
– Campers must be registered for camp two weeks in advance. Cancellations made with at least two weeks’ notice qualify for a full refund of camp fees. We do not offer refunds for day-of cancelations or no-shows
Contact SpecialPrograms@LivingPlanetAquarium.org with any questions.
Please send your camper with appropriate sun protection, closed-toe shoes, and a reusable water bottle.
The Aquarium has implemented curbside drop-off and pick-up for your safety and convenience. Just pull up to the curb and an Aquarium employee will greet you and ask you a few screening questions. Camp staff will escort your camper to their group. Please remain in your car during drop-off rather than escort your child inside.
We know that first-day jitters can be tough for young campers. We suggest prepping campers in advance for what to expect. The sample script below can help you:
“Next week, you’re going to go to camp at the Aquarium! We’re going to get into the car on Monday morning and drive to the Aquarium. Once we get there, a person in a blue shirt is going to come over to the car. They are our camp teachers that work at the Aquarium. I’m going to stay in the car while you go inside the Aquarium with some other kids and the camp teachers. You’re going to stay at the Aquarium for three hours. You will see cool animals, play games with other kids, and have a snack. Then at lunchtime, I’m going to come back in the car to pick you up. Then we’ll drive home and eat lunch and you can tell me about the fun things you did at the Aquarium!”
Going over this script in the days leading up to camp and even acting it out with toys can help young campers feel more confident and prepared to go to camp.
In this situation, please keep your camper home and contact us as soon as possible.
Email: SpecialPrograms@LivingPlanetAquarium.org
We recognize that camp fees can be a significant investment for families, which is why we have revised our refund policy to give you greater flexibility. Full refunds can be given if you contact us before 8:00 AM on the first day of your camp session. If your camper has already started a session, you will receive a prorated refund for each full day missed, up to 50% of the total camp fees.
Campers must have reached the minimum age by the first day of camp. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium reserves the right to cancel or alter registrations of children registered in camps that do not match their age. Campers must be toilet-trained to participate in an Aquarium Camp. Registration for camps will remain open until one week before camp, or until full. No registration will be allowed after the cutoff date.
The Aquarium is committed to providing a safe, enjoyable experience for all campers. Whenever possible, we are happy to work with guardians to make reasonable accommodations for campers with special physical, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, or medical needs. If camp management consults with a camper and their guardians and determines that the needs of a camper cannot safely be met, the Aquarium reserves the right to cancel their registration and provide a full refund.
There may be activities during camp that bring campers into close contact with vulnerable species. In these situations, due to animal safety regulations, we will require campers and staff to wear masks covering the mouth and nose for the duration of the activity.
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium reserves the right to cancel registration for any other reason. In the event that a registration is canceled, registrants will be notified and receive a full refund or may be allowed to transfer their registration to another session.
Aquarium Week-Long Camps
Ages 4 – 5
Public $175.00 | Member $155.00
Campers aged 4-5 have the option to attend a morning and an afternoon session for a full day of camp fun! Select the week you’d like to attend and purchase a morning session and an afternoon session for the same week. Lunch is included with the purchase of a morning and afternoon session in the same week.
Tide Pool Titans
Morning Sessions
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
June 2-6, June 16-20, July 7-11, July 21-25, Aug 4-8
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 9-13, June 23-27, July 14-18, July 28-Aug 1, Aug 11-15
From incredible strength to climbing on walls, animals have some pretty amazing super powers! In this adventure, campers will dive into the world of amazing animal abilities. After learning all about animal champions and their amazing powers, campers will discover how they can be a hero to wildlife. This half-day camp is perfect for heroes ages 4 to 5 and focuses on the power of pretend play inspired by our animal friends.
Creative Critters
Morning Sessions
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
June 9-13, June 23-27, July 14-18, July 28-Aug 1, Aug 11-15
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 2-6, June 16-20, July 7-11, July 21-25, Aug 4-8
This camp celebrates the long tradition of art inspired by nature. Campers will meet creatures from around the world and use these encounters to inspire a wide range of artistic expression including painting, sculpture, dance, music, and more. This half-day camp is perfect for budding artists, dancers, and actors as well as animal-lovers.
Jr. Zookeeper
Morning Sessions
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
June 2-6, June 16-20, July 7-11, July 21-25, Aug 4-8
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 9-13, June 23-27, July 14-18, July 28-Aug 1, Aug 11-15
Step into the shoes of a zookeeper! Campers will get up close with animals, learning how zookeepers care for their furry, scaly, and feathered friends. Through fun games, crafts, and interactive activities, campers will discover what animals need to stay healthy and happy, while developing a love for wildlife. With plenty of outdoor adventures, storytelling, and animal-themed projects, it’s the perfect way for little ones to explore the animal kingdom and feel like real-life zookeepers!
Sensory Safari
Morning Sessions
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
June 9-13, June 23-27, July 14-18, July 28-Aug 1, Aug 11-15
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 2-6, June 16-20, July 7-11, July 21-25, Aug 4-8
Use all five senses to explore the animal kingdom! Through hands-on activities, crafts, and sensory games, kids will discover how animals see, smell, hear, taste, and feel the world around them. From listening to animal sounds to touching textures of fur and feathers, campers will engage with animals in ways that spark their curiosity and creativity. It’s a sensory-filled exploration of the wild, perfect for little ones to connect with nature and develop a deeper understanding of the animal world!
Ages 6 – 7
Public $175.00 | Member $155.00
Campers aged 6-7 have the option to attend a morning and an afternoon session for a full day of camp fun! Select the week you’d like to attend and purchase a morning session and an afternoon session for the same week. Lunch is included with the purchase of a morning and afternoon session in the same week.
Feathers, Fins, and Fur
Morning Sessions
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
June 2-6, June 16-20, July 7-11, July 21-25, Aug 4-8
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 9-13, June 23-27, July 14-18, July 28-Aug 1, Aug 11-15
Do you have a scientist in the making? Are you constantly answering questions about animals, plants, and the big wide world? Tell your explorer to bring all the best questions to this exciting camp where they will learn about aquarium animals and their wonderful adaptations. Animal encounters, active games, crafts, and behind-the-scenes experiences will prepare campers to create a wildlife habitat in their own backyards.
Ocean Explorer
Morning Sessions
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
June 9-13, June 23-27, July 14-18, July 28-Aug 1, Aug 11-15
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 2-6, June 16-20, July 7-11, July 21-25, Aug 4-8
If your camper is full of curiosity and loves exploring new places, tell them to pack their bags for this exciting camp experience! Campers will use their imaginations to travel around the world to learn about how the ocean connects all life on the planet. From the desert to the coral reef, campers will discover how all habitats need the ocean. Explore art, music, and language from cultures around the world and meet some of the animals that inspired them.
Invertebrate Investigators
Morning Sessions
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
June 2-6, June 16-20, July 7-11, July 21-25, Aug 4-8
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 9-13, June 23-27, July 14-18, July 28-Aug 1, Aug 11-15
Invertebrate Investigators is a hands-on, fun-filled week of diving into the world of invertebrates! From bugs and worms to jellyfish and crabs, campers will explore the incredible variety of creatures without backbones through exciting games, interactive activities, and animal interactions. Kids will discover how these creatures live, move, and thrive in their environments. It’s a week of exploration, creativity, and bug-tastic fun!
Extremophiles
Morning Sessions
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
June 9-13, June 23-27, July 14-18, July 28-Aug 1, Aug 11-15
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 2-6, June 16-20, July 7-11, July 21-25, Aug 4-8
From the fastest cheetahs to the deepest-diving whales and the tiniest insects, campers will learn about animals that push the limits of nature. Through hands-on activities, games, and animal encounters, kids will discover how these incredible animals survive and thrive in their extreme environments. It’s a camp filled with jaw-dropping facts, exciting challenges, and a deep dive into the wild world of animal superpowers!
Ages 8 – 9
All camps are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Public $350.00 | Member $315.00
Myths of the Deep
Available Dates
June 9-13, June 16-20, July 7-11, July 21-25, July 28-Aug 1, Aug 11-15
Embark on an enchanting journey through the world of ocean legends and mythical sea creatures! Campers will dive deep into captivating stories of mermaids, sea monsters, and ancient underwater kingdoms, all while learning about the real animals that inspired these tales. Through interactive storytelling, arts and crafts, and imaginative play, campers will create their own ocean legends and share them with friends. It’s a magical blend of creativity, folklore, and ocean exploration that brings the mysteries of the deep to life!
Creature Challenge
Available Dates
June 2-6, June 9-13, June 23-27, July 14-18, July 21-25, Aug 4-8, Aug 11-15
Get ready to challenge what you think you know about animals! In this camp for 8 and 9-year-olds, campers set off on a mission through the Aquarium, dispelling myths and discovering the truth about Earth’s most misunderstood creatures. Hands-on science activities, behind-the-scenes animal encounters, and cooperative games help campers to discover that many of the strange or scary features that animals have are really amazing tools for survival.
Pirate Science
Available Dates
June 2-6, June 16-20, June 23-27, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 28-Aug 1, Aug 4-8
Calling all pirates and mermaids! We’re setting sail for adventure at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. Join a pirate crew in this lively camp for seafarers and landlubbers alike. Learn about the places pirates visited throughout history and meet some of the creatures they likely saw during their voyages. In this full day camp, our crew will bust some pirate myths, experiment with high seas science, and spend lots of time exploring Utah’s own Living Planet.
Ages 10 – 11
All camps are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Public $350.00 | Member $315.00
Full STEAM Ahead
Full Day | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 2-6, June 16-20, July 14-18, July 28-Aug 1, Aug 11-15
In this camp, it’s full STEAM ahead! Explore real-world science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) through hands-on activities, from water testing experiments to nature-inspired tie-dye art. Go behind the scenes, meet amazing creatures, and learn how STEAM practices create solutions for the challenges that animals face every day.
Marine Marvels
Full Day | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 9-13, June 23-27, July 7-11, July 21-25, Aug 4-8
Campers will get hands-on experience studying ocean ecosystems, discovering sea creatures, and learning how to protect our oceans. Activities include exploring tide pools, conducting fun science experiments, and even learning about the roles of marine animals like sharks, dolphins, and turtles. Perfect for young ocean lovers, this camp will be an unforgettable journey into the wonders of the sea.
Ages 12 – 14
All camps are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Public $350.00 | Member $315.00
Game On!
Full Day | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 2-6, June 16-20, July 14-18, July 28-Aug 1, Aug 11-15
Join us for a wild week of wacky fun inspired by classic game shows. Campers will join a team and test their knowledge of the natural world in crazy challenges for all abilities. Do you dare let a spider crawl across your hand? Can your team be the first to solve our laboratory escape room? Can you engineer the best shelter to survive in a tropical rainforest? Join us for this camp, and put your skills to the test!
BioBot Quest
Full Day | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 9-13, June 23-27, July 7-11, July 21-25, Aug 4-8
Focusing on biomimicry, campers will explore how animals, plants, and ecosystems have inspired some of the most innovative robots and human inventions. Through fun projects, challenges, and teamwork, campers will design and build their own robots, learning how to apply nature’s brilliant solutions to modern technology. It’s a perfect blend of science, creativity, and problem-solving where young innovators can learn how to make the world a better place—just like nature does!
Ages 14 – 17
All camps are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Public $350.00 | Member $315.00
Animal Allies
Full Day | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 23-27
Have a camper with a passion for protecting animals? In this camp, we’ll explore real-world issues facing wild animals through hands-on projects, experiments, and live animal experiences. Campers will discover how scientists study, monitor, and protect wild populations and learn how they can become an ally to wild animals.
EcoInnovators
Full Day | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
July 21-25
Campers will collaborate on exciting environmental and research projects, collecting data and contributing to ongoing scientific studies. Whether it’s tracking local wildlife, monitoring ecosystems, or exploring climate change solutions, students will make a tangible impact on real-world science. With the guidance of experts, they’ll develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while working to solve pressing issues facing our planet.