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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.
$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.

Green Teens: Ages 15-16 investigate our connection with nature, engage in conservation projects to help our planet, and explore careers in marine science.                                                            
$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.

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

Circle of Life

Why do sea turtles nest on the beach? What does a baby crab look like? How long does an alligator live? Campers learn about animal life cycles – how they differ from humans’ and from each other.  By studying life cycles of aquarium animals, and those in surrounding habitats, campers discover how animals are born, survive, and return their resources to the planet.

Dates:  June 17-21, June 24-28    

Wildlife Warriors

Campers are on a mission to save the animals, and the environment we share!  Whether it's protecting water, wildlife, or the environment in general, campers will learn steps to care for and conserve wildlife and wild places, and why it's so important. Lessons focus on threatened animals and local and global actions taken to protect them.  We will refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle throughout this camp.

Dates:  July 8-12-ONLY 6 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK. TRANSPORTATION IS FULL FOR THIS WEEK!     
                                  

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 15-19-ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK, July 22-26-ONLY 6 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK  

Exploring North Carolina

Did you know North Carolina has three geographical regions?  Our mountains are home to more species of salamanders than any other place in the world. Rivers flow through waterfalls and over rapids through the Piedmont. Our Coastal Plain is one of the most ecologically diverse locations on the planet. From the mountains to the sea, campers will learn all about ecosystems in the wonderful state we call home.

Dates:  July 29-August 2,  August 5-9  

$260.00 Non-Members
$234.00 Members
Reserve

Marine Detectives: Ages 7-8

Marine Detectives: Ages 7-8

Circle of Life

Why do sea turtles nest on the beach? What does a baby crab look like? How long does an alligator live? Campers learn about animal life cycles – how they differ from humans’ and from each other.  By studying life cycles of aquarium animals, and those in surrounding habitats, campers discover how animals are born, survive, and return their resources to the planet.

Dates:  June 17-21-ONLY 6 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK, June 24-28-ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK   

Wildlife Warriors

Campers are on a mission to save the animals, and the environment we share!  Whether it's protecting water, wildlife, or the environment in general, campers will learn steps to care for and conserve wildlife and wild places, and why it's so important. Lessons focus on threatened animals and local and global actions taken to protect them.  We will refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle throughout this camp.

Dates:  July 8-12-ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK,  TRANSPORTATION IS FULL FOR THIS WEEK!     
                              

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 15-19 - ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK, July 22-26 - SOLD OUT   

Exploring North Carolina

Did you know North Carolina has three geographical regions?  Our mountains are home to more species of salamanders than any other place in the world. Rivers flow through waterfalls and over rapids through the Piedmont. Our Coastal Plain is one of the most ecologically diverse locations on the planet. From the mountains to the sea, campers will learn all about ecosystems in the wonderful state we call home.

Dates:  July 29-August 2-ONLY 7 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK,  August 5-9  

$260.00 Non-Members
$234.00 Members
Reserve

Ocean Explorers: Ages 9-11

Ocean Explorers: Ages 9-11

Circle of Life

Why do sea turtles nest on the beach? What does a baby crab look like? How long does an alligator live? Campers learn about animal life cycles – how they differ from humans’ and from each other.  By studying life cycles of aquarium animals, and those in surrounding habitats, campers discover how animals are born, survive, and return their resources to the planet.

Dates:  June 17-21 - ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK, June 24-28-THIS WEEK IS FULL!   

Wildlife Warriors

Campers are on a mission to save the animals, and the environment we share!  Whether it's protecting water, wildlife, or the environment in general, campers will learn steps to care for and conserve wildlife and wild places, and why it's so important. Lessons focus on threatened animals and local and global actions taken to protect them.  We will refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle throughout this camp.

Dates:  July 8-12-THIS WEEK IS FULL!   TRANSPORTATION IS FULL FOR THIS WEEK!     
                                      

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 15-19, July 22-26-BOTH WEEKS ARE FULL!  

Exploring North Carolina

Did you know North Carolina has three geographical regions?  Our mountains are home to more species of salamanders than any other place in the world. Rivers flow through waterfalls and over rapids through the Piedmont. Our Coastal Plain is one of the most ecologically diverse locations on the planet. From the mountains to the sea, campers will learn all about ecosystems in the wonderful state we call home.

Dates:  July 29-August 2,  August 5-9 - ONLY 7 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK  

$260.00 Non-Members
$234.00 Members
Reserve

Coastal Crusaders: Ages 12-14

Coastal Crusaders: Ages 12-14

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, surf fishing, and visiting the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center.

Dates: June 24-28 - ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK, July 8-12 - SOLD OUT, TRANSPORTATION IS FULL FOR THIS WEEK!     
  and August 5-9 - ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT FOR THIS WEEK   


$310.00 Non-Members
$279.00 Members


Reserve

Green Teens: Ages 15-16

Green Teens: Ages 15-16

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 beach clean-ups, in order to improve the health of our nearby beaches and marshes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Dates: July 22-26                                                                     

$310.00 Non-Members
$279.00 Members


Reserve

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