Aquarium Education Program

Ocean Adventure Day Camp 1

In this camp, participants will explore marine life and habitats through games, activities, tours, behind the scenes interactions, crafts, animal touch time, and more. Participants will note their experiences throughout the week in a keepsake journal. Each week will discuss sharks, fish, marine mammals, invertebrates, and a marine habitat. 

Week 1 will cover the following topics (subject to change without notice):
Monday: a.m. Birds; p.m. Cnidarians
Tuesday: a.m. Octopus and relatives; p.m. Kelp forests
Wednesday: a.m. Pinnipeds; p.m. Sharks: Conservation and Myths
Thursday: a.m. Sharks: Senses and Hunting; p.m. Fish Shape
Friday: a.m. Deep Sea; p.m. Polar Bears

Full-day schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Half-day schedules: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

*Pre-registration required.  This day camp is for children only.

Camp includes the following:

  • Aquarium animal viewing
  • Animal touch
  • Activities and/or experiments related to the topic
  • Biofact discovery touch
  • Behind the scenes animal observation
  • Games
  • Day Camp Journal
  • Daily Craft

Not included:
  • Snack (Parents: please include one snack for your child for 1/2 day, 2 snacks for full day)
  • Lunch (Parents: please include lunch for full day)

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.

Program Information
When: Monday
July 14, 2008

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
July 15, 2008

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
July 16, 2008

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
July 17, 2008

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
July 18, 2008

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: Weeklong: Half-day $140; $125 for Aquarium Members

Weeklong: Full-day $270; $240 for Aquarium Members
Ages: Grades 2-4. MUST be at least 7 years old due to behind the scenes access.
RSVP: (562) 951-1630