Summer camps registration will begin Monday, March 4 at 9 a.m. If you have any questions please email: Christin Brown christin.brown@ncaquariums.com
Summer camps registration will begin Monday, March 4 at 9 a.m.
If you have any questions please email: Christin Brown christin.brown@ncaquariums.com
Click on the calendar to use the Day Planner to see programs and activities available on any given day.
When: Camp I, June 17; Camp II, July 8
Think surf, sun and sand. Learn skills needed to be a true waterman – surfing, fishing, paddle boarding and kayaking. At low tide each day, go surfing with our experienced, certified surf instructors. Campers participate in a different water adventure each day. They explore an estuary ecosystem while kayaking, catch fish off the pier and in nearby sound-side waters. They may even train as lifeguards, learning water safety and how to read the beach for dangerous systems such as rip currents. The first Monday of camp, the campers surf and head to First Flight Adventure Park to climb the ropes course. A week packed full of fun!
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 8 to 13 Cost for week: $280 per camper
When: Camp I, June 24; Camp II, July 1; Camp III, August 5
Think surf, sun and science! We are partnering with the UNC-Coastal Studies Institute for a week-long adventure of surf and science activities. Adventures include – surfing, exploring the sound, paddle boarding and even discovering how surf boards are designed and test your own mini-board in a wave pool! Surfing is followed each day by a scientific adventure.
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 10 to 14
Cost $280 per campers
NEW! REEL Shredders Camp When: July 15
This is the perfect camp if you love to fish and surf. Each day when the surf conditions are at their best we will surf for two hours. After surfing we will head out on a fishing adventure. Fishing trips include pier fishing using various rigs, surf fishing, kayak fishing, wade fishing and a fishing excursion on a boat.
Ages 10 to 15
Cost for week: $280 per camper
When: August 12
Think surf, surf, fish, surf and adventures to Hatteras– surfing, fishing and stand-up paddle surfing. This camp is for the waterman or woman who wants to take their skill to the next level and explore all the different surf breaks that the Outer Banks offers. Must have experience surfing.
Ages 10 and up
Cost for week: $240 per camper
When: Camp I, June 24; Camp II, August 5
Join us for an outdoor adventure of a lifetime! Campers learn to fish, stand-up paddle board, kayak, climb at First Flight Adventure Park and go hang gliding on Jockey's Ridge with Kitty Hawk Kites. Discover many of the outdoor experiences that the Outer Banks has to offer as you have the adventure of a lifetime! Each camp concludes with a Beach Olympics competition or an Amazing Race challenge!
Ages 8 to 13
When: July 8
Join us for an adventure that encourages nature exploration combined with art projects. Campers will work on a canvas painting throughout the week with smaller projects and outdoor activities scattered throughout! Projects may include: beach photography, making beach jewelry, painting, drawing, creating recycled sculptures and other fun activities!
Cost for week: $230 per camper
When: July 22
Join the pier’s education anglers on a true fishing adventure! Campers learn to fish in a variety of ecosystems for all types of species in this sun-filled, fun-filled week-long camp. They learn to cast and fish from the pier, in the surf, in the nearby sound waters, as well as in freshwater habitats. Each day is a new adventure and campers learn various fishing skills to last them a lifetime!
When: Camp I, July 1; Camp II, July 29
Explore the ocean and organisms in the local ecosystem during this enjoyable, hands-on and adventurous week-long camp for youngsters. Campers learn about fish and other marine organisms, participate in fun beach games and create ocean-inspired crafts.
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages 4 to 7
Cost for week: $165 per camper
When: Camp I, June 17; Camp II, July 15
This camp is perfect for little anglers! They learn how to fish off of the pier, catch plankton from the ocean and go crabbing in the sound, all while learning about organisms and their habitats. On day one, campers learn to cast safely by using casting plugs without using hooks. Then, the small fries try “fishing” for plastic replicas of species that anglers catch on and around the pier. Next, campers learn how to set up their own rod and bait their own hook.
Cost: $165 per camper
