Follow in the footsteps of the Roanoke Island Explorers that came before us as we take a historical trek through the Lost Woods. Join us in our new Nature Play challenge course as we run, jump and crawl our way to natural discoveries.  Build your own tools, go on a scavenger hunt, and get crafty with nature’s resources.  Learn about the diverse animals that inhabit the Lost Woods with live animal encounters -- turtles, snakes, frogs, insects, and many more. Come explore and learn through the art of nature play!
Closed toe shoes and a bag lunch are required.

Ages 5-7

July 3-7

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

$175 per Child
$157.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Follow in the footsteps of the Roanoke Island Explorers that came before us as we take a historical trek through the Lost Woods. Campers will pay a visit to Elizabeth II sailboat, Fort Raleigh, and other Lost Colony sites to see where the first people on the island lived and adventured. Join us in our new Nature Play challenge course as we run, jump and crawl our way to natural discoveries.  Build your own tools, go on a scavenger hunt, and get crafty with nature’s resources. Beginning with Native Americans, traveling with the Lost Colonists, and ending with the Golden Age of Piracy, campers will learn about our island's rich history.  
Closed toe shoes and a bag lunch are required. Booster seat (if applicable)

Ages 5-7

July 24-28

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

$175 per Child
$157.50 for NC Aquarium Members

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 at Jennette's Pier!

Closed toe shoes and a bag lunch are required.
Campers should also bring sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, swimsuit, towel, water shoes, change of clothes/extra shoes, long pants & socks (Woods day only), rain coat, a backpack to store everything in, and a booster seat if required.

Ages: 8-10 

Session I:  June 26-30
Session II:  July 10-14

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

$210.00 per Camper
$189.00 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.
Campers should also bring sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, swimsuit, towel, water shoes, change of clothes/extra shoes, long pants & socks (Woods day only), rain coat, and a backpack to store everything in.

Ages: 11-13

Session I:  July 31-August 4 - FULL


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

$240 per Camper
$216 for NC Aquarium Society Members

Come experience the thrill of the haul-up as you walk in the boots of watermen with the North Carolina Aquarium!  Venture out to catch shrimp and crabs, as you realize what it takes to harvest seafood and bring it to your table.  Campers will fish from a local pier or two, identify local catch, and tour a fish packing house.  Discover more about sea turtles and watermen efforts to save these animals from the perils of their nets.  Do you think that you could clean fish, mend nets, recycle oyster shells, and prepare a daily catch?  From catching to conservation, see a waterman’s side of seafood!

Closed toe shoes and a bag lunch are required.
Campers should also bring sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, swimsuit (on beach day), towel, water shoes, change of clothes/extra shoes, rain coat, and a backpack to store everything in.

Ages: 10-14 

July 17-21

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

$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:  July 10-14
Session II:  July 24-28

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.

Ages: 7-10

Session I:  August 7-11 - FULL
Session II:  August 14-18 - FULL

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

$235.00 per Camper
$211.50 for NC Aquarium Society Members