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Day Camps

 2025 "School's Out" Day Camps! 9am-4pm

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The Aquarium is committed to offering environmentally-focused camps, utilizing interactive games, crafts, ambassador animals and other hands-on discovery tools! 

Online Camp Registration:

Please note that your day camp spot is not secure until you click Accept and complete your transaction.  Adding a camp to your basket does not automatically reserve your spot in camp.

Camp Cancellation Policy:

Camp registration has a 50% non-refundable processing fee per camp. If you cancel your child's reservation at least 48 hours before the day of camp, you will receive a refund, minus the 50% processing fee per camp. There are no refunds within the 48 hours prior to the day of camp. Camps are cancelled 48 hours prior to camp, if we do not reach minimum number. Participants will receive a full refund for any program cancelled by the Aquarium.

Age Policy:

Campers must be at the age stated in each camp program description, at the start time of camp. Please check to make sure your child is signed up for the appropriate age-level camps. We cannot make exceptions. Falsified registrations will be cancelled and the registration fee will be refunded minus the 50% processing fee per camp. 

Come on an Aquarium Adventure!

Click on the calendar to use the Day Planner to see programs and activities available on any given day.
Day Planner
For more program information, contact 252-475-2332. For registration questions, contact the Group Liaison at jennifer.thomas@ncaquariums.com or 252-475-2314.  

2025 Summer Day Camp Scholarships:

With the support from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, a limited number of scholarships will be available for single-day camps in February and April, based on grant criteria. *Application period is CLOSED, stay tuned for more details on the next scholarship application cycle period!

School's Out Day Camps

Coastal Trotters Day Camp (Ages 9-12)

Explore the Outer Bank’s coastal ecosystems where local animals and plants call home! Campers will journey from dynamic beaches to salt marshes as they explore different habitats during local field trips. Activities may include seining for fish, digging for mole crabs, discovering skate egg cases and other washed ashore items on the beach, line fishing for blue crabs and more! Campers will also enjoy some Aquarium time and encounter ambassador animals. Come spend a day discovering coastal environments and learn the many ways to help protect them!      

Ages 9-12.  Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed toe shoes and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

*Shuttle Service is not available* 

Thursday, April 24th     9am-4pm   If camp is FULL, to be put on online waitlist, click on camp and select waitlist button. Questions? Contact dana.thomason@ncaquariums.com or 252-475-2332  

*We require a minimum number of campers to run Day Camp, parents/guardians will be notified a week in advance if numbers are low and final decision made 48 hours before camp. 

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
Reserve

Nature Play Day Camp (Ages 6-8)

Explore the natural world on the aquarium grounds as you dig into nature and the art of nature play.  Campers will go on a rainbow nature hunt, make crunchy tree bark sandwiches at “nature café”, and craft outdoor animal habitats.  A large portion of each day will be spent outside (weather permitting) immersed in natural learning activities, nature play and crafts. Find indoor animal friends during aquarium exploration and visit with animal ambassadors during creature features.

Ages 6-8. Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed-toe shoes and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided.

*Shuttle Service is not available*

Friday, April 25th    9am-4pm  FULL!    If camp is FULL, to be put on online waitlist, click on camp and select waitlist button. Questions? Contact dana.thomason@ncaquariums.com or 252-475-2332  

*We require a minimum number of campers to run Day Camp, parents/guardians will be notified a week in advance if numbers are low and final decision made 48 hours before camp. 

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members
Duration 7 Hours
Reserve

Sea Turtle Hatchlings Day Camp (Ages 6-8)

Discover the world of sea turtles and their little hatchlings by spending a day at the Aquarium. Learn about the 5 types of sea turtle species along our coast, turtle body parts, "swim" through the life cycle of a sea turtle and more turtle-tastic activities! Campers will also make cool turtle crafts, play sea turtle games, discover turtles during Aquarium time, and visit the S.T.A.R. Center. Most importantly, campers will learn ways to help protect these species and their habitat.   

 

Ages 6-8. Campers must bring closed-toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks are provided. 

Monday, April 28th    9am-4pm   FULL!    If camp is FULL, to be put on online waitlist, click on camp and select waitlist button. Questions? Contact dana.thomason@ncaquariums.com or 252-475-2332  

*We require a minimum number of campers to run Day Camp, parents/guardians will be notified a week in advance if numbers are low and final decision made 48 hours before camp. 

 

*Shuttle Service is not available* 

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
Reserve