School Year AquaCamps
Day Camps
Turn School Year Breaks Into Science-Filled Fun
Make the most of breaks during the school year with enriching adventures for your child — and peace of mind for you. The Florida Aquarium offers exciting, science-based, hands-on AquaCamps on select days when kids are off of school. Our AquaCamps feature animal encounters, science experiments, Aquarium tours, arts and crafts, and so much more.
School Year AquaCamps are for kids ages 5-11 currently enrolled in grades K-5
AquaCamps run from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, with complimentary morning and afternoon care from 8:00–9:00 AM and 4:00–5:00 PM
Programs align with Hillsborough County School holidays and teacher workdays
The Florida Aquarium reserves the right to cancel any camp program due to low registration
See this year’s dates and themes below, then click the link to register.
2025–2026 School Year AquaCamps
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Friday, January 2, 2026
Florida Road Trip: Hammocks
$80
Hang out in the hardwood hammocks of Florida to find out what lives in the shade of the trees.
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Art and Animals
$80
Get inspired by the natural world to make a masterpiece while observing amazing animal artists. Explore how creatures use movement and patterns to express themselves and survive in the wild.
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Monday, January 19, 2026
Pirate Plunder
$80
Join us on a swashbuckling adventure as you build and test your own boat, discover pirates of the ocean, and “spot” some sea monsters.
Register for School Year AquaCamps
A Summer to Remember
Summer AquaCamps
Our summer AquaCamps are in demand and fill fast. These life-changing adventures for kids ages 3-18 feature hands-on learning, animal encounters, Aquarium tours, field trips, and more, with different themes each week.