Aquarium summer camps provide fun and safe learning opportunities with knowledgeable and competent staff. Our camps run Monday-Friday from 8:30am-3:00pm. Camps run simultaneously for ages 5-6, 7-8, and 9-11.
Aquanauts: Ages 5-6 become immersed in weekly topics through animal interaction, play, storytelling, crafts, and hands on outdoor activities.
$260 per Non-Member, $234 per Member.
Marine Detectives: Ages 7-8 use their investigative skills in animal programs, outdoor excursions, and interactive games to better understand new concepts.
$260 per Non-Member, $234 per Member.
Ocean Explorers: Ages 9-11 participate with staff in experiences outdoors, and behind the scenes at the Aquarium, to discover each weekly topic.
$260 per Non-Member, $234 per Member.
Coastal Crusaders: Ages 12-14 venture farther to explore different coastal environments and learn about animal collection. These campers also interact more directly with staff behind the scenes to assist with animal care.
$310 per Non-Member, $279 per Member.
Summer Camp Transportation: We are offering limited transportation to and from summer camp. We can accommodate only 13 children per week, so it is available on a first come, first served basis. A fee and pre-registration is required! Transportation runs morning and afternoon every day, except Monday mornings and Friday afternoons. We are offering two pickup/drop-off locations this year, one at Monkey Junction and one at the Ft. Fisher Ferry*. Transportation Fee: $35.00 per camper.
*Summer Camp Transportation for Ft. Fisher Ferry is only for pick up and drop off of campers at the Ft. Fisher Ferry entrance. We do not provide escorts to ride with campers on the ferry, this will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
TRANSPORTATION IS FULL FOR JULY 8-12, 2019.
Summer Camp Discounts: NC Aquarium Society Members receive 10% off. Multiple-Sibling or Multiple Camper:
If you have more than one child attending camp or if your child is
attending two or more weeks of our camp you will receive 10% off camp.