Booking

Scout Programs

Calling all scouts, join Aquarium instructors on an adventure that fosters creative exploration, scientific theory and hands-on fun!

All scout programs require a $75.00 non-refundable deposit at the time your program is reserved.

 

These programs are not available June 8-August 15, 2025 and after September 27, 2025 unless otherwise noted.

Information and Reservations


To schedule any of these programs, please contact the Special Activities Coordinator
Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Boy Scouts

Oceanography Merit Badge

In this program scouts learn the basics of oceanography including the importance of studying marine environments. They will learn about ocean chemistry, nutrient cycling, and the life cycles of some marine organisms while getting a back-stage look at some of our animal care systems. Scouts get hands-on experience doing lab activities with a field exploration to a local beach where participants will have the opportunity to explore the physics of waves and sample the waters for local flora and fauna.  The Aquarium staff for this program are not registered Merit Badge Counselors with the Boys Scouts of America.

*THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 10 PARTICIPANTS.

$20.00 for scouts
$12.95 for adults

 

This program is not available June 9-August 22, 2025 and after September 13, 2025.


Phone: 910-772-0530
Or send an e-mail request by clicking HERE

Duration 4 1/2 Hours

Girl Scouts

Sea Turtle Patch Program

Scouts will discover the amazing adaptations of sea turtles, and why they are so important in our oceans. They will learn about different kinds of turtles, witness how amazing they are by seeing the sea turtles in our Aquarium, and even get to take home their very own sea turtle craft! They will also go out onto the beach to pick up trash, and learn other ways they can help these fascinating creatures.

The Aquarium does not issue a patch for this program. Participants should wear closed-toed shoes.
*THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 10 PARTICIPANTS.

$20.00 for scouts
$12.95 for adults

 

This program is not available June 8-August 15, 2025 and after September 27, 2025.


Phone: 910-772-0530
Or send an e-mail request by clicking HERE

Duration 4 Hours

Amphibians and Reptiles Patch Program

In this program, scouts will learn the difference between these two awesome animal groups. Scouts will discover what makes each group unique by observing some reptiles and amphibians in our care, as well as searching for them in the habitats surrounding the Aquarium. Activities include a live animal program, water quality lab, and a life cycle craft. Scouts will also learn about the ways we care for these animals, and different things they can do at home to help these animals.

The Aquarium does not issue a patch for this program. Participants should wear closed-toed shoes.
*THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 10 PARTICIPANTS.

$20.00 for scouts
$12.95 for adults

 

This program is not available June 8-August 15, 2025 and after September 27, 2025.


Phone: 910-772-0530
Or send an e-mail request by clicking HERE

Duration 4 Hours