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Summer Camps

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.
$250 per Non-Member, $225 per Member.

Marine Detectives: Ages 7-8 use their investigative skills in animal programs, outdoor excursions, and interactive games to better understand new concepts.
$250  per Non-Member, $225 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.
$250 per Non-Member, $225 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.
$300 per Non-Member, $270 per  Member.

New! Green Teens: Ages 14-16 investigate our connection with nature, engage in conservation projects to help our planet, and explore careers in marine science.                                                            
$300 per Non-Member, $270 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. Transportation is full for the following weeks: July 10-14, August 7-11

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.

*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.

Camp Dates

Click on the calendar below to see the start dates for each camp. Camps start on Monday and run through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.

For more information, call 910-772-0542
E-mail the Aquarium's Registrar.

Aquanauts: Ages 5-6

Aquanauts: Ages 5-6

Amazing Adaptations                                                                                                                         How can animals jump so far, run so fast, and fly so high? Why do some animals disappear in front of  your eyes while others stand out with bright colors? During this camp your child will discover how animals adapt to surviving in the wild. Dates:  June 19-23-ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK, June 26-30   

Animal Keepers

How do we feed 2,000 animals? What does it take to keep a 235,000-gallon aquarium clean? Where do aquarium animals come from? Campers learn what it takes to be responsible for the daily care and maintenance of aquarium animals.  By helping prepare food, clean exhibits, and create animal enrichment campers get a glimpse of the work required to provide proper animal care.                                                                    Dates:  July 3-7, July 10-14-THIS WEEK IS FULL! TRANSPORTATION IS FULL FOR THIS WEEK! 

Habitat Heroes                                                                                                                                     

Do your kids like to explore the outdoors? If so, then this is the camp for them. By becoming immersed in our local North Carolina habitats campers gain an appreciation and knowledge needed for protecting wildlife and their homes. Campers will learn about our coastal environments and the steps we can take to preserve them.           Dates:  July 17-21-ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK, July 24-28-THIS WEEK IS FULL!  

Extreme Ecosystems                                                                                                                                                                                 Ever wonder how a penguin can survive in -58°F or how a camel lives in 120°F heat? Discover how animals thrive in complete darkness 36,000 ft. below in the deep sea and 125 ft. above in the treetops of the rainforest. Campers will learn about these extraordinary ecosystems and how local animals compare to their extreme relatives.                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dates:  July 31-August 4, August 7-11-ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK, TRANSPORTATION IS FULL FOR THIS WEEK!  

$250.00 Non-Members
$225.00 Members
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Marine Detectives: Ages 7-8

Marine Detectives: Ages 7-8

Amazing Adaptations                                                                                                                         How can animals jump so far, run so fast, and fly so high? Why do some animals disappear in front of  your eyes while others stand out with bright colors? During this camp your child will discover how animals adapt to surviving in the wild. Dates:  June 19-23-, June 26-30-BOTH WEEKS ARE FULL!   

Animal Keepers

How do we feed 2,000 animals? What does it take to keep a 235,000-gallon aquarium clean? Where do aquarium animals come from? Campers learn what it takes to be responsible for the daily care and maintenance of aquarium animals.  By helping prepare food, clean exhibits, and create animal enrichment campers get a glimpse of the work required to provide proper animal care.                                                                    Dates:  July 3-7-ONLY 8 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK, July 10-14-THIS WEEK IS FULL! TRANSPORTATION IS FULL FOR THIS WEEK!

Habitat Heroes                                                                                                                                     

Do your kids like to explore the outdoors? If so, then this is the camp for them. By becoming immersed in our local North Carolina habitats campers gain an appreciation and knowledge needed for protecting wildlife and their homes. Campers will learn about our coastal environments and the steps we can take to preserve them.           Dates:  July 17-21, July 24-28-BOTH WEEKS ARE FULL!  

Extreme Ecosystems                                                                                                                                                                                 Ever wonder how a penguin can survive in -58°F or how a camel lives in 120°F heat? Discover how animals thrive in complete darkness 36,000 ft. below in the deep sea and 125 ft. above in the treetops of the rainforest. Campers will learn about these extraordinary ecosystems and how local animals compare to their extreme relatives.                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dates:  July 31-August 4-ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK, August 7-11-ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK, TRANSPORTATION IS FULL FOR THIS WEEK!  

$250.00 Non-Members
$225.00 Members
Reserve

Ocean Explorers: Ages 9-11

Ocean Explorers: Ages 9-11

Amazing Adaptations                                                                                                                         How can animals jump so far, run so fast, and fly so high? Why do some animals disappear in front of  your eyes while others stand out with bright colors? During this camp your child will discover how animals adapt to surviving in the wild. Dates:  June 19-23, June 26-30-BOTH WEEKS ARE FULL!

Animal Keepers

How do we feed 2,000 animals? What does it take to keep a 235,000-gallon aquarium clean? Where do aquarium animals come from? Campers learn what it takes to be responsible for the daily care and maintenance of aquarium animals.  By helping prepare food, clean exhibits, and create animal enrichment campers get a glimpse of the work required to provide proper animal care.                                                                    Dates:  July 3-7-ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK, July 10-14-THIS WEEK IS FULL! TRANSPORTATION IS FULL FOR THIS WEEK!

Habitat Heroes                                                                                                                                     

Do your kids like to explore the outdoors? If so, then this is the camp for them. By becoming immersed in our local North Carolina habitats campers gain an appreciation and knowledge needed for protecting wildlife and their homes. Campers will learn about our coastal environments and the steps we can take to preserve them.           Dates:  July 17-21, July 24-28-BOTH WEEKS ARE FULL!

Extreme Ecosystems                                                                                                                                                                                 Ever wonder how a penguin can survive in -58°F or how a camel lives in 120°F heat? Discover how animals thrive in complete darkness 36,000 ft. below in the deep sea and 125 ft. above in the treetops of the rainforest. Campers will learn about these extraordinary ecosystems and how local animals compare to their extreme relatives.                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dates:  July 31-August 4, August 7-11-BOTH WEEKS ARE FULL! TRANSPORTATION IS FULL FOR THIS WEEK!   

$250.00 Non-Members
$225.00 Members
Reserve

Coastal Crusaders: Ages 12-14

Coastal Crusaders: Ages 12-14

Coastal Crusaders: How can North Carolina's aquatic environments be recreated and maintained in an Aquarium setting? By exploring natural habitats, campers will gain a better understanding of how to investigate and preserve the environment we all share. Activities that campers will enjoy this week include canoeing on the Brunswick River, surf fishing, and visiting the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center.
Dates:  June 26-30,

July 10-14. TRANSPORTATION IS FULL FOR THIS WEEK!

August 7-11. TRANSPORTATION IS FULL FOR THIS WEEK!

ALL THREE WEEKS ARE FULL FOR THIS CAMP!

$300.00 Non-Members
$270.00 Members


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Green Teens: Ages 14-16

Green Teens: Ages 14-16

Green Teens: How do you measure the health of an ecosystem? What can we do to help keep our planet healthy? Teens will learn about vital environmental concerns while on fishing, hiking, and canoeing expeditions in our coastal habitats. They will also participate in local conservation projects, including oyster reef restorations and beach clean-ups, in order to improve the health of our nearby beaches and marshes.
Dates: July 24-28-THIS CAMP IS FULL!

$300.00 Non-Members
$270.00 Members


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