Aquarium of the Pacific

This camp gives 7th to 9th graders interested in marine science an opportunity to learn hands on what it is like to be a marine biologist. Participants will conduct experiments, study animal behavior, learn oceanographic sampling techniques, and more. Plus, this is the only camp we offer that lets participants spend the night at the Aquarium!

DATES:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday (7/14/2008) and Tuesday (7/15/2008)
8:00 a.m. Wednesday (7/16/2008) to 7:30 a.m. Thursday (7/17/2008)

Upon Arrival: Campers will be greeted in the front plaza area of the Aquarium at the “Will Call/Group Check-In” area.  The classes always start promptly and arriving early is recommended. You may pick up your child at Gate 8 (next to the gift store).

Topics (subject to change without notice): Invertebrates, marine mammals, sharks, deep sea animals and their adaptations. 

Camp Includes: 

• Aquarium animal viewing
• Animal touch
• Activities and/or experiments related to the topic
• Biofact discovery touch
• Behind the scenes animal observation
• Games
• Oceanographic boat trip
• Camp Journal
• Pizza dinner and snack for sleepover Wednesday evening
• Sleepover T-shirt
• 3-D movie with popcorn in Honda Theater Wednesday evening
• Cereal breakfast Thursday morning

Not Included:

• Snack (Parents: please include 2 snacks for your child each day)
• Lunch (Parents: please include lunch for your child each day)
• Sleeping bag, pillow, etc. (Read on for more details.)

What to Bring for the Sleepover:

• Comfortable and conservative sleepwear
• Sleeping bag, pillow, etc. We will be sleeping on the floor in a gallery. You may wish to bring a cot or air mattress for your comfort, but make sure that you bring only what YOU can carry!
• Toothbrush and other toiletries. Sorry, no showers are available.
• DO NOT BRING FOOD! We can accommodate any special dietary needs, just let us know in advance.