Booking

Camps

2014 Summer Camps
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Camp registration opens on March 17th at 9:00am.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

*NEW for 2014*
  -Sea Turtle Camp in August
  -Jr. Aquatic Adventures and Aquatic Adventures Camps are now 5 days long!
  -Aquarist Camp is now open to ages 10-13.
  -An optional shuttle service will continue to be provided at NO additional charge to and from summer camps, providing morning pick-up at Jennette's Pier 30 minutes before camp begins and afternoon drop-off at Jennette's Pier 30 minutes after camp ends.  Shuttle service will run morning and afternoon every day, EXCEPT on the first morning of every camp and on Friday afternoons.

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Summer Camps

Jr. Aquatic Adventures Summer Camp

Have fun in the sun and dive into science to explore nature on the Outer Banks! Get wet in the waves, muck around for hermit crabs in the salt marsh, and splash on a snorkeling adventure for an underwater view. Campers meet aquarium animals up close, go fishing on Jennette's Pier, make new friends, and much more. Wrap up the week with Pirate-themed Friday at the beach!

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

Ages: 7-9

Session I:  June 23-27
Session II:  July 14-18
Session III:  August 4-8

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

$185.00 per Camper
$166.50 for NC Aquarium Society Members
Duration 5 Days

Aquatic Adventures Summer Camp

This week of camp will start where the Jr. Aquatic Adventures camp left off. Young scientists will catch and release animals on every field trip, as they splash at the beach, wade into the salt marsh, and hike through the maritime forest. Adventurous campers will get their fill as they improve their snorkeling skills, paddle on a kayaking excursion, reel in fish from the pier, and learn to stand up paddleboard (SUP).

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

Ages: 8-12

July 21-25

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

$210 per Camper
$189.00 for NC Aquarium Society Members
Duration 5 Days

Fishing Camp

Come experience the thrill of the catch as you cast a line with the North Carolina Aquarium! Campers become young anglers this week as they fish from the Aquarium's Soundside Pier, drop in a line from Jennette's Pier, and cast from the beach to see what's biting in the surf. By the end of the week, campers will be able to independently assemble all of their gear, identify most of their catch, and know how to follow the rules of the water. To see how our fish make it from the water to the dinner table, tour a fish packing house and learn what it takes to harvest local seafood. The week concludes with a camper-prepared seafood snack on Friday.

Closed toe shoes and a bag lunch are required.

Ages: 8-12

July 7-11

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

$225 per Child
$202.50 for NC Aquarium Members
Duration 5 Days

Aquarist Camp

Get ready for a week of hands-on animal care to experience what it's like to work behind the scenes at the Aquarium. Help feed the fish in the Aquarium's shark tank, make veggie "meatballs" for the box turtles, design treats for the river otters, and raise live zooplankton to feed to some of our smaller residents. See how the Aquarium gets our animals as we go on a collecting trip, bring back juvenile fish, and set up a fish tank for our new inhabitants. Compare the similarities and differences between sharks and bony fish during immersive dissections. 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: 10-13

Session I:  June 30-July 3 Monday-Thursday, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Session II:  July 29-August 1 Tuesday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

$210.00 per Camper
$189.00 for NC Aquarium Society Members
Duration 4 Days

Sea Turtle Camp

Get an up-close look at the new Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation Center in this fun-filled week of sea turtle activities. Learn to identify North Carolina sea turtles, participate in a stranding simulation, prepare meals for turtles in our new S.T.A.R. Center, and meet some of the sea turtle "patients." Help with a beach clean-up to reduce threats to these endangered species and build a turtle out of the trash we collect. Excavate a replicated sea turtle nest and perhaps even get to visit a real sea turtle nest on Friday evening!

Closed toe shoes and a bag lunch are required.

Ages: 11-15 

August 12-15

Tuesday-Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm

$210.00 per Camper
$189.00 for NC Aquarium Society Members
Duration 4 Days

Eco-Educators Camp

Eco-Educators camp is suited for both new and veteran campers willing to assist younger campers with fun ocean activities. Teen aquarium campers spend a portion of the week with the children attending "Junior Ocean Explorers" camp at Jennette's Pier to assist with crafts, lead an activity, and go on a field trip. The remainder of the time is spent educating at the touch tanks, assisting with theme-day stations, and learning what it’s like to help out in other areas of the Aquarium. The week provides a sample experience of how you can help out as an Aquarium volunteer.

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

Ages: 13-16

July 28 - August 1

Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

$200.00 per Camper
$180.00 for NC Aquarium Society Members
Duration 5 Days

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