Inspire a love for the ocean by teaching campers about marine ecosystems, animal behaviors, and the environmental challenges facing our oceans, through interactive learning and fun activities. By the end of the camp, participants will have gained a deeper understanding of marine ecosystems, conservation efforts, and the role they can play as future ocean protectors!
Additional features of all days of the series:
Daily Journals
Campers keep a daily journal to draw and write about their favorite discoveries and activities.
Animal Encounters
Each day includes opportunities to observe, touch, and learn about live marine animals.
Team Challenges
Collaborative games and scavenger hunts reinforce lessons in a fun way.
Coral Reefs
Ages 4-5
Time
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dates
June 11, June 13, July 15, July 17
Pricing
Regular $85 | Member $75
Sample activities:
- Hands-on coral anatomy demonstration with models and real-life coral specimens.
- Observation of reef-dwelling animals like clownfish and sea anemones.
- Coral bleaching experiment to understand climate change impacts.
- Craft: Build and decorate a 3D coral reef.
Marine Giants & Migrators
Ages 6-7
Time
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dates
June 9, June 12, July 16, July 18
Pricing
Regular $85 | Member $75
Sample activities:
- Interactive game Journey of the Sea Turtle where campers simulate the obstacles faced during a turtle’s migration.
- Whale vocalization activity – mimic and analyze whale songs.
- Visit the Aquarium’s large marine habitats, observing rays and sharks.
- Science experiment: Simulate underwater sound waves to understand echolocation.
Introduction to the Ocean World
Ages 8-10
Time
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dates
June 10, June 12, July 14, July 16
Pricing
Regular $85 | Member $75
Sample activities:
- Meet & greet marine animals at the Aquarium’s habitats.
- Learn about the different layers of the ocean (sunlight, twilight, midnight zones), using a giant ocean floor map.
- Interactive lesson on the water cycle and how it impacts ocean life.
- Craft: Create a deep-sea zone diorama.
Life in the Deep Sea
Ages 11-13
Time
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dates
June 9, June 13, July 14, July 17
Pricing
Regular $85 | Member $75
Sample activities:
- Discover the strange and fascinating creatures of the deep sea, such as bioluminescent fish and giant squid.
- Design your own deep-sea creature art challenge.
- Learn about deep-sea exploration technologies like submersibles and ROVs (remotely operated vehicles).
- Experiment: Create bioluminescent slime that glows in the dark.
Ocean Conservation Heroes
Ages 14-17
Time
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dates
June 10, June 11, July 15, July 18
Pricing
Regular $85 | Member $75
Sample activities:
- Learn about marine pollution and the importance of ocean conservation.
- Beach clean-up simulation game where campers race to clean a pretend beach filled with plastic debris.
- Guest speaker from a local conservation group or Aquarium staff member.
- Camp wrap-up celebration with presentations of their crafts and projects.
- Project: Create conservation posters to spread awareness.