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2026 "School's Out" Day Camps! 9am-4pm

Register TODAY!

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 50% refund. 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. 

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

2026 Summer Camp Scholarships:

With the support from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, a limited number of scholarships will be available for single-day camps, June-August, based on grant criteria. *Application period is CLOSED. Stay tuned for next grant cycle for 2027*

Summer 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* 

Tuesday, June 9th     9am-4pm   FULL!

Thursday, August 13th     9am-4pm  CANCELLED!

Duration 7 Hours
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SENSEational Sharks Day Camp (Ages 9-12)

Calling all shark enthusiasts!  Learn about the animals that belong to a group of cartilaginous fish "Chondrichthyes" --sharks, skate and rays!  Check out local shark species in the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" exhibit, take part in a shark dissection to learn about shark external and internal anatomy, tour the aquarium and dive into shark discovery stations. Learn how sharks are one of the Aquariums' AZA's SAFE species (saving animals from extinction) and discover some shark conservation projects we take part in. 

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

Friday, August 14th     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. 

*Shuttle Service is not available* 

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
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