Scutes, carapace, and beaks, oh my! Come SHELL-ebrate turtles and all their amazing characteristics and adaptations! Is there such a thing as a chicken turtle? Discover the diversity of turtles by observing some of our turtle ambassador animals. Learn which turtles live on land, in water and both! Uncover the secret lives of sea turtles and how stranded sea turtles are cared for at the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation Center. Visit the Operation Sea Turtle Rescue exhibit and take part in a simulation to rescue, care for, and release a “stranded” sea turtle. Get ready for a week full of turtle-tastic crafts, hands-on discovery games, and more to make turtle promises on ways to help protect them!
Ages: 8-9
Campers must wear closed toe shoes, and bring a bag lunch each day. Booster seat for shuttle and field trip days, if required. Additional snacks are provided.
*$20 Shuttle Service option is provided to and from Whalebone Park, mornings and afternoons (except Monday AM & Friday PM), with returned completed paperwork*
July 27-31, 2026 FULL!
If camp is FULL, to be put on online waitlist, click on camp and select waitlist button. Questions? Contact dana.thomason@ncaquariums.com or 252-475-2332
Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm
$275.00 per Camper
$247.50 for NC Aquarium Society Members
