2026
Coastal Explorer Camp
In this full day camp, children ages 10-12 will learn about a variety of ocean animals through crafts, play, and Aquarium exploration.
Coastal Explorer Camp
In this full day camp, children ages 10-12 will learn about a variety of ocean animals through crafts, play, and Aquarium exploration.
2026
Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific
Join our Aquarium educators for five full days of exploration! Each day, campers ages 10-12 will explore two unique topics, diving deeper to understand animal adaptations, habitats, and ocean science. There will be opportunities for games, crafts, feeding animals, Aquarium tours, and making memories with fellow campers. Coastal Explorers will also embark on a whale watch tour into the Pacific. We can’t wait to see you!
* Please note that the 2.5 hour Whale Watch boat experience is a required portion of this camp and we are unable to make accommodations for those that do not want to participate. If your camper may not enjoy the boat excursion, consider booking Junior Biologist instead.
Camp Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Please review the Camp Guide before your week of camp. It contains important information to help prepare you and your camper for a great camp experience.
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.
If your child has food allergies, please inform the Guest Support Center at (562) 951-1630 and bring a completed Medication Release Form with you on the first day of camp.
Safety is our top priority.
Campers experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, flu, or RSV, or living in a household with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19, flu, or RSV, should stay home instead of attending camp. If your child has been exposed to COVID-19, flu, or RSV; tests positive for COVID-19, flu, or RSV; or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, flu, or RSV, please notify camp educators at 562-951-1723.
Member Presale begins on March 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
- Members must use the member reservations page or call the Guest Support Center at 562-590-3100 to book a camp reservation with the member discount.
- Pre-sale capacity is limited.
General sale begins on March 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
- General camp reservations will be available online at start of sale, or by calling the Guest Support Center 562-951-3100.
- Members may book online using the member reservations page or by calling the Guest Support Center 562-951-3100 to book a camp reservation with the member discount.
- Member IDs will be verified at camp check in.
- Capacity is limited.
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Camp Themes
Blue whale with Palos Verdes in the background Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific
Coastal Explorer
July 6-10, August 3-7 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Monday: Plankton & Ocean Exploration
- Tuesday: Invertebrates & Coral Reefs
- Wednesday: Kelp Forest Food Webs & Whales (Whale Watch Trip)
- Thursday: Birds & Sharks
- Friday: Waves & Geology
Camp Social Story
To help your camper feel prepared for camp, check out our Coastal Explorer Social Story.
EVENT DETAILS
Pre-registration and pre-payment required on all experiences unless noted. Cancellations made 1 week before the program will receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 1 week before a program will still be charged the full program price.