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Summer Camps

2022 Summer Camps

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The Aquarium is committed to offering fun, interactive and environmentally-focused camps. Effective March 7th, 2022, face masks will be optional for visitors and staff for indoor areas of each aquarium. 

Camp Cancellation Policy: Camp registration has a 50% non-refundable processing fee per camp. If you cancel your child's reservation at least two weeks before the day of camp, you will receive a refund, minus the 50% processing fee per camp. There are no refunds within the two weeks prior to the day of camp. Please note that in-person programs are subject to change or cancellation at any time depending on COVID-19 restrictions or insufficient participant registration. Participants will receive a full refund for any program cancelled by the Aquarium.

Age Policy: Age levels stated in program descriptions are those of the upcoming school year (2022-2023). Please check to make sure your child is signed up for the appropriate age-level camps. We cannot make exceptions. Falsified registrations will be cancelled and the registration fee will be refunded minus the 50% processing fee per camp.  

 


Plunge into our Summer Camps!

Click on the calendar to use the Day Planner to see programs and activities
available on any given day.
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For more information, contact Lead Special Activities Instructor at (252) 475-2332. Need help with registration, or to have your name placed on a waiting list, please contact our Registrar at (252) 475-2314.

Camps are cancelled 1 week prior to the start time of camp, if we do not reach minimum number. Participants will receive a full refund for any program cancelled by the Aquarium.

Half-Day, Week-Long Camps

Animal Planet Camp

Fly, slither, or swim your way to the aquarium for a week full of animal discovery! Together we will learn about the wild lives of animals, what they like to eat and the diverse habitats they live in. We will even encounter a few live animals at the aquarium. 

Ages 6-7. Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the week of camp. Additional snacks will be provided.

June 20-24, 2022   FULL, Contact Registrar to be put on wait-list, 252-475-2314

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

$195 per Camper

$175.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 5 Days
Reserve

Ocean Explorers Camp

Welcome to a week full of adventure as we discover the many wonders of the big blue ocean. Come learn about sea stars, sharks, sea turtles and many more sea creatures! Campers will explore the ocean through fun-filled activities and crafts, and find out ways to help protect the ocean along the way. 

Ages 6-7. Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the week of camp. Additional snacks will be provided.

July 11-15, 2022   FULL    Contact registrar to be put on a wait-list, 252-475-2314

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

$195 per Camper

$175.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 5 Days
Reserve

Nature Play Wonders Camp

Explore the natural world on the aquarium grounds as you dig in to nature and the art of nature play.  Campers will make leaf monsters and whimsical tree characters, go on a rainbow nature hunt, roll in the grass, build animal habitats, and craft outdoor shelters.  A large portion of each day will be spent outside (weather permitting) immersed in natural learning activities and crafts, and there will be some time spent indoors each day to focus on aquarium animal ambassadors and exhibits.


Ages 6-7.  Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the week of camp. Additional snacks will be provided. 

August 15-19, 2022   5 SPACES LEFT

Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm

$195 per Child
$175.50 for NC Aquarium Members
Duration 5 Days
Reserve

Full-Day, Week-Long Camps

Junior Shellebrate Turtles Summer Camp

Scutes, carapace, and beaks, oh my! Learn what it takes to be a turtle! Campers will design their own turtle using various craft supplies and create a habitat for that reptile. Enjoy live animal encounters and use your exploratory skills for a turtle aquarium scavenger hunt! Visit the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation Center and take part in rescue and rehabilitation simulations at the Operation Sea Turtle Rescue Exhibit. Explore the wonderful world of turtles and make turtle promises on ways to help protect them!

Ages: 8-9. Campers must bring closed-toe shoes, and a bag lunch.  Additional snacks are provided.

June 27-July 1, 2022    FULL     Contact registrar to be put on a wait-list, 252-475-2314

Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm

$250.00 per Camper
$225.00 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Duration 5 Days
Reserve

Fishy Adventures Camp

Slimy, smelly and oh so much fun!  Time to get a little fishy at the Aquarium through outdoor programs, engaging activities, games, and crafts.  Campers will have the opportunity to learn and practice some fishing techniques and reel in a local fish or two. Discover the art of fish printing, “Gyotaku,” to see what characteristics fish have.  Investigate the inside of a squid, visit Aquarium exhibits, kayak and stand-up paddleboard on the Croatan Sound, and more!

Ages: 8-9.  Campers must bring sunscreen, swimsuit, hat, closed toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the week of camp. Additional snacks will be provided. 

Session I:  August 1-5, 2022    2 SPACES LEFT

Session II:  August 8-12, 2022    5 SPACES LEFT

Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm 


$250 per Camper
$225 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Duration 5 Days
Reserve

Shellebrate Turtles Camp

Calling all turtle enthusiasts! Come learn about turtle biology, conservation actions, and threats these animals face. Enjoy live animal encounters that showcase the different types of sea, land, and freshwater turtles. Experience interactive reptilian station activities, create upcycled marine debris crafts, and conduct a mock sea turtle intake. Learn the process of rescue and release at the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation Center and visit a few sea turtle patients.

Ages: 10-11. Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the week of camp. Additional snacks will be provided. 

July 4-8, 2022    10 SPACES LEFT

Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm 

$250.00 per Camper
$225.00 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Duration 5 Days
Reserve

Junior Aquarist Summer Camp

Can you train an alligator? What do you do to keep a river otter’s mind active? Ever wondered what it would be like to work with animals? Get a beginners look at what it means to be an aquarist at the Aquarium with food preparation, visiting our animal ambassadors, viewing enrichment sessions and more! This camp provides close-up behind-the-scenes experiences and interactive exploration through the Aquarium’s amazing animal habitats.

Ages: 10-11. Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the week of camp. Additional snacks will be provided. 

July 25-29, 2022     FULL       Contact registrar to be put on a wait-list, 252-475-2314

Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm 

$250.00 per Camper
$225.00 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Duration 5 Days
Reserve

Aquarist Camp

Grab your refractometer, it’s time to be an aquarist! Explore the Aquarium with aquarists on the job and get behind-the-scenes looks at what it takes to care for aquatic and terrestrial animals. Campers will learn about NC native animal species living in the Aquarium, understand and prepare animal diets, learn and test water quality, perform a mock animal necropsy, and understand how scientific data is collected for animal welfare. Roll up your sleeves and prepare to dive in to the life of an aquarist!   

Ages: 12-13. Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the week of camp. Additional snacks will be provided. 

July 18-22, 2022     FULL      Contact registrar to be put on a wait-list, 252-475-2314

Monday through Friday, 9:00am- 3:30pm 

$250.00 per Camper
$225.00 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Duration 5 Days
Reserve

Single-Day, Day Camps

"Rompin' Reptiles" Day Camp (Ages 6-8)

Skinks, turtles, and alligators, oh my! Come check out some of our radical reptiles here at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Campers will go on a reptilian scavenger hunt throughout the Aquarium, learn what it means to be a scaly reptile, design a few reptilian crafts, and get to meet some of our cold-blooded animal ambassadors.

Ages 6-8. Campers must bring closed-toe shoes, and a bag lunch.  Additional snacks are provided.

June 13

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
Reserve

"Something's Fishy" Day Camp (Ages 6-8)

The aquarium is the place to be to learn all about fish! Take an up-close at some of the aquarium aquatic residents, learn about fish anatomy and engineer your very own 3-D fish out of recycled material. Try your luck at fishing for spot, croacker and more on our Soundside Pier. Learn all about the aquatic food web, practice the art of Japanese fish printing “Gyotaku” and much more! 

Ages 6-8.  Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed-toe shoes and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

June 14

$65 per Child

$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
Reserve

"Nature Play" Day Camp (Ages 6-8)

Explore the natural world on the aquarium grounds as you dig in to nature and the art of nature play.  Campers will go on a rainbow nature hunt, check out bugs in our pollinator garden, and build animal habitats. A large portion will be spent outside (weather permitting) immersed in natural learning activities and crafts, and there will be some time spent indoors to focus on aquarium animal ambassadors and exhibits.

Ages 6-8. Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed-toe shoes and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

June 17

$65 per Child

$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
Reserve

"Fisherman's" Day Camp (Ages 6-8)

Enjoy an exciting day on our Soundside Pier fishing for Atlantic croaker, pinfish, spot, and other brackish water fish. What is a rig? How do you tie a clinch knot? What type of bait do I use? Gain basic fishing equipment knowledge, learn about fish body parts while engineering your own fish! Explore freshwater and saltwater aquarium habitats with a fishy scavenger hunt. Come learn fish tips and get hooked!


Ages 6-8.  Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed-toe shoes and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

August 16

$65 per Child

$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
Reserve

"Diggin' Dinosaurs" Day Camp (Ages 6-8)

Dive into the past and experience the age of the dinosaurs – just how big, small, smelly, colorful and hungry were dinosaurs?? Which ones lived in North Carolina? What are fossils? Dig for “dinosaur bones,” play interactive outdoor dino games, explore the Aquarium and meet some of our very own “dinosaur” animal ambassadors. Come learn how dinosaurs rocked the earth back in the day!

Ages 6-8.  Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed-toe shoes and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

August 22

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
Reserve

"Aquarium Time!" Day Camp (Ages 6-8)

What’s better than a day out of school?  Spending a fun-filled fin-tastic day in the Aquarium. Explore the wonders of many local N.C. habitats and animals by adventuring through many galleries: Seven Rivers, Wild Wetlands, Sea Treasures, STAR Center, Delicate Drifters and visit the largest exhibit -Graveyard of the Atlantic. Enjoy outdoor fun on our Nature Trail, meet some live animals up close, enjoy a program in Neptune’s Theater, explore fossils in our fossil pit, and more. 

Ages 6-8.  Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed-toe shoes and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

August 25

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
Reserve

"SENSEational Sharks!" Day Camp (Ages 6-8)

Do you think that sharks are scary or awesome? How many senses do sharks have? Come spend a day learning some cool shark facts and debunking shark myths. Learn more about some of the relatives of sharks, skates and stingrays. Help feed stingrays in the touch pool. Search for some shark teeth, chomp into some ocean snacks, play silly shark games, and make sharky crafts. 

Ages 6-8. Campers must bring closed-toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks are provided.

August 26

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
Reserve

"Junior Aquarist" Day Camp (Ages 9-12)

Calling all young aquarium keepers!  Learn what it takes to care for some of the animals and to work behind the scenes at the Aquarium.  Test your food preparation skills as you make veggie meals for the box turtles, view a river otter enrichment and prepare food for the shark exhibit.  Be prepared to spend time in our aquarium “kitchens,” and get a little fishy! 

Ages 9-12.  Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed-toe shoes and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

June 15

$65 per Child

$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
Reserve

"Water Adventures" Day Camp (Ages 9-12)

Bring your swimsuit and sunscreen for a day on the water. Paddle in the Croatan Sound on a kayak outing, explore a nearby marsh habitat, and practice your balance on a stand-up paddleboard. Participate in a shoreline cleanup as you gain an appreciation for a nearby aquatic habitat. Explore inside the Aquarium in the Sea Senses gallery, Wild Wetlands, Graveyard of the Atlantic and many more animal exhibits.

Ages 9-12.  Campers must bring an extra pair of clothes, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, closed-toe water shoes, and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

June 16, June 21, July 12, and August 18

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
Reserve

"Fisherman's" Day Camp (Ages 9-12)

 Enjoy an exciting day on our Soundside Pier fishing for Atlantic croaker, pinfish, spot, blue crabs, and other brackish water fish. Gain core knowledge of basic fishing equipment, learn about species size limits, investigate fish anatomy, practice casting, and be able to go fishing twice this day.


Ages 9-12.  Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed-toe shoes and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

June 23

$65 per Child

$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
Reserve

"Something's Fishy" Day Camp (Ages 9-12)

Sharks and barracudas are both types of fish?!? How can that be? Investigate what characteristics make them similar and different, identify fish and shark species in our aquatic habitats with an engaging scavenger hunt. Try your luck fishing and catch a blue crab on our Soundside Pier. Who’s ready to fish and explore?

Ages 9-12.  Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed-toe shoes and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

July 14

$65 per Child

$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
Reserve

"Rompin' Reptiles" Day Camp (Ages 9-12)

Skinks, turtles, and alligators, oh my! Come investigate some of our radical reptiles here at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Campers will observe some reptiles in their habitats, learn what it means to be a scaly reptilian animal, explore predator vs. prey relationships, engineer crafts, and get to prepare food for some of these cold-blooded creatures.

Ages 9-12.  Campers must bring closed-toe shoes, and a bag lunch.  Additional snacks are provided.

August 23

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
Reserve

"Go Green Sea Turtles" Day Camp (Ages 9-12)

Go Green Sea Turtles Day Camp begins with entertaining, eco-friendly tips on ways to help keep the Earth green and fun facts about sea turtles.  Meet some of the aquarium’s turtle ambassadors, visit the STAR Center, and explore turtle diets and the food chain. Create art from recycled materials and explore new ways to improve everyday actions to help Mother Nature!

Ages: 9-12.  Campers must bring closed-toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks are provided.

August 24

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
Reserve

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