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 6-8.  Campers must bring a cloth face covering, sunscreen, hat, closed toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the week of camp. Additional snacks will be provided. 

 Session I:  June 21-25, 2021   5 SPOTS LEFT!

Session II:  July 19-23, 2021     3 SPOTS LEFT!

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

Bring your sense of wonder and intrigue as we investigate a wealth of aquarium animals and their habitats each day.  Campers will spend a week of fun playing outside games, making animal crafts, visiting aquarium exhibits, participating in animal activities, and making new friends.

Ages 6-8.  Campers must bring a cloth face covering, sunscreen, hat, closed toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the week of camp. Additional snacks will be provided. 

Session I:  July 5-9, 2021    FULL!

Session II:  August 16-20, 2021  7 SPOTS LEFT!

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

$195 per Child
$175.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Who’s ready to fly, swim, slither and crawl their way to a fun-filled week of adventures? Visit Aquarium exhibits and animal ambassadors, all while debunking animal myths such as…  Do shark attacks more likely occur at dusk? Does touching a frog or toad really give you warts? Can owls turn their heads completely around? Explore the mysteries of Croatan critters in some fun outdoor activities while kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding in the Croatan Sound, catch some blue crabs on our lower dock and reel in some cool fishy friends on our soundside Pier.

Ages: 9-12.  Campers must bring a cloth face covering, sunscreen, swimsuit, hat, closed toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the week of camp. Additional snacks will be provided. 

Session I:  July 12-16, 2021      1 SPOT LEFT!

Session II:  August 2-6, 2021    FULL!

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

$250 per Camper
$225 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Slimy, smelly and oh so much fun!  Time to get a little fishy at the Aquarium through outdoor programs, interactive activities, games, and crafts.  Campers will have the opportunity to go crabbing, kayaking, fishing and more.  Find out what characteristics fish have, investigate the inside of a squid, visit aquarium exhibits, meet aquatic animal ambassadors and more.

Ages: 9-12.  Campers must bring a cloth face covering, sunscreen, swimsuit, hat, closed toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the week of camp. Additional snacks will be provided. 

Session I:  July 26-30, 2021      4 SPOTS LEFT!

Session II:  August 9-13, 2021    5 SPOTS LEFT!

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

$250 per Camper
$225 for NC Aquarium Society Members

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.

Ages 9-12.  Campers must bring a cloth face covering, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, closed-toe water shoes, and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

June 29

July 22

August 24

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

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 a cloth face covering, closed-toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks are provided.

June 16

August 27

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

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 a cloth face covering, sunscreen, hat, closed-toe shoes and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

June 22 and June 28

July 20

August 19

$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

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 observe some reptiles in their habitats, learn what it means to be a scaly reptilian animal, design a few reptilian crafts, and get to prepare food for some of these cold-blooded creatures.

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

August 25

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

The Aquarium is the place to be to learn about fish!  Take an up-close look at some of the aquarium residents, get crafty and practice the art of Japanese fish printing, try your luck fishing on our soundside Pier, and much more!  Fish and explore!

Ages 6-9.  Campers must bring a cloth face covering, sunscreen, hat, closed-toe shoes and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

June 15

August 26

$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Summer is just around the corner, and here at the Aquarium we are ready for some outdoor fun!  Join us for exploration and nature-themed games at our Nature Play area.  Become an observer on nature hikes, make nature crafts, and use your imagination in the forest.

Ages 6-9.  Campers must bring a cloth face covering, sunscreen, hat, closed-toe shoes and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

July 8 & July 29

August 23

$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Dive in to the mystical underwater world of mermaids and sea monsters.   Are there any true sea monsters?  Dress up as one of these fantastical or real creatures, learn about real-life mermaids and sea monsters, and explore the enchanting world of the deep blue sea!

Ages 6-9.  Campers must bring a cloth face covering, sunscreen, closed-toe shoes and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided. 

June 14

August 12

$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Walk the plank, fire cannonballs, and learn about pirate legends of the Outer Banks on this swashbuckling adventure!  Join us as we play pirate games, explore creatures of the deep sea, and go on a hunt for treasure.  X marks the spot - ARRRRR you ready?

Ages 6-9.  Campers must bring a cloth face covering, sunscreen, hat, closed-toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

July 2

August 10

$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

The Aquarium is the place to be with family to learn all about fish!  Participate in a fish scavenger hunt at the Aquarium, get crafty and practice the art of Japanese fish printing, try your luck fishing on our soundside Pier, and much more!  Fish and explore!  

This program is for ages 6 and up.  Any youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult.

Participants must bring a cloth face covering, closed-toe shoes, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, and a bag lunch for the day. Additional snacks will be provided.

June 18 and June 30

August 30

$65 per Person
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Explore the Outer Bank’s coastal ecosystems where local animals and plants call home!  Families will participate in a morning kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding outing along the Aquarium shoreline and then travel to nearby salt marsh and beach sites to meet Aquarium educators for an afternoon of habitat exploration.  Activities will include seining for fish, digging for mole crabs, netting blue crabs, fun beach exploration and more!  Come spend a day discovering local environmental treasures and learning the many ways to help protect our coastal habitats.      

This program is for ages 8 and up.  Any youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying participating adult.

Participants must bring a cloth face covering, sunscreen, towel, swimsuit, closed-toe water shoes, change of clothes, water bottle, and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

June 24

July 6

August 6

$65 per Person
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members