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. 

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

*Please note:  Afternoon shuttle service will not be provided for this camp, and spaces for the morning shuttle service will be limited (filled on a first-come, first-serve basis with returned completed paperwork).

Rising 1st - Rising 2nd Graders

July 8-12, 2019

Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

$175 per Camper

$157.50 for NC Aquarium Members

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, crafts and find out ways to help protect the ocean along the way. 

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

Rising 1st - Rising 2nd Graders

Session I June 10-14, 2019

Session II: July 22-26, 2019 *Please note:  Afternoon shuttle service will not be provided for this session of camp, and spaces for the morning shuttle service will be limited this week of camp (filled on a first-come, first-serve basis with returned completed paperwork) 

Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

$175 per Camper

$157.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Come explore habitats such as maritime forests, wetlands and more at the aquarium. While investigating these habitats, campers will learn what biodiversity is, seek out amazing plants and animals in those habitats and learn about some of the threats they are experiencing. EcoSeekers will experience engaging hands-on activities, eco-friendly crafts, games, daily educational programs, behind-the-scenes visits and local field trips. Our exploration minded staff will utilize our exhibits and a few animal ambassadors for live creature features to help guide campers through their EcoSeeker experience!

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

Ages: 8-10 

August 12-16, 2019

Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm  
$225.00 per Camper
$202.50 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Have fun in the sun and dive into science to explore aquatic ecosystems on the Outer Banks! Get wet in the waves at the beach, muck around for crabs in the salt marsh, and splash on a snorkeling adventure at the YMCA for an underwater view. Open your eyes to some awesome bivalves-oysters! by visiting the Coastal Federation to learn more about them and their importance to the ecosystem. Other exciting activities include fishing, a squid dissection, crabbing, stand-up paddleboarding and meeting a few animal ambassadors up close. 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 

July 8-12, 2019  *Please note: Shuttle space is limited in the morning during this week. Spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis with returned completed paperwork.* 

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 future watermen! 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: 10-13 

July 22-26, 2019  *Please note: Shuttle space is limited in the morning during this week. Spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis with returned completed paperwork.* 

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

$250 per Camper
$225 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Session I: Calling all aquatic adventure seekers! Join us for a week full of aquatic activities! Learn new water skills through snorkeling at the YMCA, kayak the Croatan Sound, and catch a wave with our surfing adventure. Continue your aquatic excursions with stand-up paddleboarding 101 on the beautiful Croatan Sound, seine for fish in the salt marsh and explore a dynamic beach! Fulfill your aquatic activity bucket-list with us this summer! 

Session II: Calling all aquatic adventure seekers! Join us for a week full of aquatic activities! Learn new water skills through snorkeling at the YMCA, kayak the Albemarle Sound behind Jockey's Ridge State Park, and catch a wave with our surfing adventure. Continue your aquatic excursions with stand-up paddleboarding 101 on the beautiful Croatan Sound, muck around in the salt marsh for blue crabs and explore a dynamic beach! Fulfill your aquatic activity bucket-list this summer with us! 

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

Ages: 11-14 
Session I July 1-5, 2019

Session II July 29-August 2, 2019

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. Campers will learn, understand and prepare animal diets, water quality assessments and animal enrichments. See how the Aquarium obtains our animals as we go on a collecting trip to the salt marsh and bring back juvenile fish, invertebrates, or comb jellies. Other behind-the-scenes activities include, perform a mock animal necropsy, scuba diver chat, behind-the-scenes at our STAR Center, design river otter treats, learn the life cycle of jellies and many more! Roll up your sleeves and prepare to drive into the life of an aquarist!     

(Closed toe shoes and a bag lunch are required.)

Ages: 10-13 

Session I: June 24-28, 2019    
Session II: July 15-19, 2019  

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

$235.00 per Camper
$211.50 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Scutes, carapace and beaks oh my! Learn what it takes to be a tremendous turtle, explore the different types of sea, land, and freshwater turtles and their habitats. Campers will learn about species of turtles in North Carolina through interactive reptilian stations, engineer their own turtle and enjoy live animal encounters. Young turtle campers can get an up-close look at the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation Center to visit a few sea turtle patients. Campers will help the environment and take part in a beach clean-up to reduce threats sea turtles may face! Explore the wonderful world of turtles!

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

Ages: 7-10

Session I: June 17-21, 2019 
Session II: August 5-9, 2019 

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

$235.00 per Camper
$211.50 for NC Aquarium Society Members