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

Check Out November & December Dates & Themes!

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.  

2027 Summer Camp Scholarships:

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

School's Out Day Camps

Scales, Fur & Feathers Day Camp (Ages 6-8)

Animals come in all shapes, sizes and textures. Join us at the aquarium and investigate birds, reptiles, fish, and mammals from head to toe! Campers will examine animal structures like fur, claws, teeth, scales, skeletons and more animal characteristics. Engage in activities such as, animal adaptations stations, create-a-creature craft, observe and sketch aquarium animals, and get an up-close look at some of our animal ambassadors. Explore the different kinds of animals and learns ways to help protect them and their habitats!  

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

*Shuttle Service is not available* 

Wednesday, November 11th    9:00am-4:00pm  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  

$65 per Child
$58.50 for NC Aquarium Members

Duration 7 Hours
Reserve

Junior Aquarist Day Camp (Ages 9-12)

Calling all young aquarium keepers!  Learn what it takes to care for some of the animals and to work behind the scenes at the Aquarium. Activities include behind-the-scenes experiences, ambassador animal encounters, food prep for some animal habitats, animal enrichment design, and more. Be prepared to spend time in our aquarium “kitchens” and get a little fishy! 
Ages 9-12.  Campers must bring sunscreen, hat, closed-toe shoes and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks will be provided. 

Wednesday, December 30th    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
Reserve

Arctic Animals Day Camp (Ages 6-8)

Brrr! Spend the day at the Aquarium as we learn about Arctic animal friends. How do penguins stay dry? Do polar bears have thick fur or blubber? Journey to the Polar and Arctic zones and explore how animals like whales, penguins, polars bears and other animals survive in such chilly temperatures. Campers will explore icy habitats, food webs, animal adaptations and more through engaging activities like "ice fishing", blubber glove experiment and arctic-themed crafts.
Ages 6-8. Campers must bring closed toe shoes, and a bag lunch for the day.  Additional snacks are provided.
Thursday, December 31st      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
Reserve
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