Have fun in the sun and dive into science to explore nature on the Outer Banks! Get wet in the waves, muck around for crabs in the salt marsh, and splash on a snorkeling adventure for an underwater view. Campers meet aquarium animals up close, go fishing on the Aquarium's soundside pier, make new friends, and much more. Wrap up the week with a little friendly competition in Beach Olympics!

Closed toe shoes and a bag lunch are required. Booster seat, if required. 

Ages: 8-10 

Session I: June 18-22  FULL
Session II: August 13-17  FULL

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

$225.00 per Camper
$202.50 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Brush off your fishing rods, waders, and cast nets, as we become watermen of the aquatic environments! Campers will go fishing every day, identify their catch, and take a tour of a local fish-packing house. Join us as we leave the shoreline for a grand adventure aboard a vessel to learn and practice some fishing techniques and reel in a local fish or two. Discover more about sea turtles and watermen efforts to save these animals from the perils of their nets. From catching to conservation, see a waterman’s side of fishing!

Closed-toe shoes, a bag lunch and necessary field attire are required.
Ages: 10-14 

July 30-August 3, 2018   4 SPOTS LEFT

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

$250 per Camper
$225 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Explore nature, adventure outdoors, and get your hair wet!  Young scientists will explore dynamic ecosystems, as they collect and release animals, wade into the salt marsh, and hike through the maritime forest.  Adventurous campers will learn new water skills as they have a snorkel lesson, kayak in the Croatan Sound, learn to stand-up paddleboard (SUP), and participate in a surf lesson to try and catch a wave!

Closed toe shoes, a bag lunch, and necessary field attire are required.

Ages: 11-14 
July 9-13, 2018- FULL

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

$240 per Camper
$216 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Follow in the footsteps of our Animal Caretakers at the Aquarium to experience what it's like to do hands-on work behind the scenes.  Help feed the fish in the Aquarium's shark tank, prepare a veggie medley for the box turtles, design treats for the river otters, and learn the life cycle of delicate drifters- Jellies. See how the Aquarium obtains our animals as we go on a collecting trip and bring back juvenile fish, invertebrates or comb jellies.  A portion of each day will be spent behind the scenes, so roll up your sleeves and prepare to get a little dirty!     

Closed toe shoes and a bag lunch are required.

Ages: 11-14

Session I: June 25-29    FULL
Session II: July 23-27   FULL * Please note-- spaces for this week's morning shuttle service will be limited (filled on a first-come, first serve basis with registration).

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

$235.00 per Camper
$211.50 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Young turtle campers can get an up-close look at the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation Center in this fun-filled week of sea turtle activities. Learn how to identify North Carolina sea turtles, find out what happens to stranded sea turtles, prepare treats for turtles in the STAR Center, and meet some of the sea turtle “patients.”  Campers will go through the steps from rehab to release as we perform a mock stranding, record real measurements, and assess turtle health.  Take part in a beach clean-up to reduce threats to these endangered species, and create turtle art out of trash. Excavate a replicated sea turtle nest and perhaps even get to visit a real sea turtle nest on the beach!

Closed toe shoes and a bag lunch are required. Booster seat, if required. 

Ages: 7-10

Session I: July 16-20  FULL
Session II: August 6-10 FULL

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

$235.00 per Camper
$211.50 for NC Aquarium Society Members