Dive deeper into the field of marine biology!
Based on our popular Junior Biologist classes, this camp will feature elements of our traditional Day Camp program, including crafts, games, special behind-the-scenes privileges, animal interactions, and more.
Ages: 5th-7th grade
Offered: June 24- 28 and July 29- August 2, 2013
Times:
Full Day: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 pm. Monday-Friday
Half Day: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. OR 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Topics (subject to change without notice):
| Day | Morning Topic | Afternoon Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Birds | Geology |
| Tuesday | Invertebrates | Ocean Exploration |
| Wednesday | Food Webs | Sharks |
| Thursday | Whales | Plankton |
| Friday | Coral Reefs | Waves |
Morning Highlights include:
- Tour Lorikeet Forest and feed the birds along the way.*
- Observe how snails eat during a unique feeding experiment.
- Learn about ocean food webs through a fun interactive puzzle.
- Test your whale knowledge with Whale Jeopardy.
- Prepare food and feed jellies and sharks. *
- Take a guided tour of a local wetland to bird watch.
- Animal touch time in our private classroom touch pools.
Afternoon Highlights include:
- Search for fossilized shark teeth in a fossil dig experiment.
- Practice exploring the deep sea with a ROV.
- Feed bamboo sharks in Shark Lagoon.*
- Feed Sea Jellies behind-the-scenes.*
- Collect plankton in Rainbow Harbor and investigate under a microscope.
- Meet Aquarium SCUBA Divers in our Dive Locker.
- Animal touch time in our private classroom touch pools.
Not Included:
- Snacks (Parents, please provide 1 snack for your child for ½ day and 2 snacks for full day)
- Lunch (Parents, please provide a lunch for full day)
*The Aquarium reserves the right to change the animal interactions without notice due to animal safety, exhibit maintenance, or animal health reasons.
Note: Due to behind-the-scenes access and game time, we ask that your child wear comfortable closed-toe shoes everyday. Please avoid sandals and flip-flops.
| Event Information | |
|---|---|
| When |
June 24-28, 2013 July 29-August 2, 2013 |
| Cost | Weeklong: Half-day $160; $140 for Aquarium Members Weeklong: Full-day $290; $260 for Aquarium Members |
| Tickets | Enroll in this camp online. |
| Sold Out | June 24-28, 2013 & July 29-August 2, 2013 |
| Ages | 5th-7th grade |
| RSVP | (562) 951-1630 Pre-registration and pre-payment required on all classes unless noted. Cancellations made 72 hours before the program will receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 72 hours before a program will still be charged the full program price. |
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Camp Confirmation Materials
Once you have booked your Aquarium Camp Experience, please complete the Confirmation Packet and bring it with you on the first day of camp.
Camp Confirmation Packet
If your child has food allergies, please inform the Guest Support Center at (562) 951-1630 and bring a completed Food Allergy Protocol with you on the first day of camp.
Food Allergy Protocol
