School Year AquaCamps
When school is out, the Aquarium is in!
Days off during the school year provide even more opportunities for fun and learning (Emphasis on the fun!). Day camps, offered during select days off, include animal encounters, science experiments, exploration time in the Aquarium, crafts and more.
- School Year AquaCamps are designed for children ages 5-11 in kindergarten through grade 5.
- Camps run from 9 AM-4 PM.
- Morning care from 8-9 AM as well as afternoon care from 4-5 PM is included in the cost of the camp.
- The Florida Aquarium reserves the right to cancel any camp program due to low registration.
Scroll down to check out this year’s dates and themes then click the link below to register.
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2024 – 2025 School Year AquaCamps
Monday, October 14
Frightful Forests
Bats, bugs, and other creepy crawlies are just some of the creatures we will learn more about in this spooky themed camp.
Cost: $80
Monday, November 11
Park Ranger in Training
Discover how to use identification guides of animals and plants, learn survival skills, and participate in citizen science from the comfort of The Florida Aquarium.
Cost: $80
Monday, November 25 – Wednesday, November 27
Creature Feature
Discover the wacky and crazy ways animals survive. Learn about where these animals live and what makes them so special.
Cost: $230
Monday, December 23
Wonders of the World: Grand Canyon
Campers will discover how camp rocks while learning about geology of the Grand Canyon!
Cost: $80
Tuesday, December 24
Wonders of the World: Mount Everest
Climb the highest mountain in the world to see what lives in this extreme environment.
Cost: $80
Thursday, December 26
Wonders of the World: Northern Lights
Look to the sky as we explore what causes these natural phenomena.
Cost: $80
Friday, December 27
Wonders of the World: Victoria Falls
Follow the water from these falls and learn how they play a key role in this African habitat.
Cost: $80
Monday, December 30
Wonders of the World: Parícutin
This camp will be exploding with fun as we learn more about this volcano!
Cost: $80
Tuesday, December 31
Wonders of the World: Great Barrier Reef
Dive in to find out more about the largest barrier reef in the world.
Cost: $80
Thursday, January 2
Wonders of the World: Harbor of Rio de Janeiro
Discover what makes this lush, seaside habitat a natural wonder of the world.
Cost: $80
Friday, January 3
Wonders of the World: Uluru
Traverse the Australian Outback to find out what creatures live down under.
Cost: $80
Monday, January 6
Polar Plunge
Grab your compass and align your knowledge as you explore which animals call the North or South Pole home.
Cost: $80
Monday, January 20
Dry Deserts
Discover life that flourishes in even the driest places on earth.
Cost: $80
Friday, February 14
Perfect Pairs
Animals around the world have unique connections with not only other animals but also their habitats. From sculpting sand to strange sounds, discover the world of animal connections.
Cost: $80
Monday, February 17
Mighty Mountains
Find out how mountains are formed and how nature persists in these high altitudes.
Cost: $80
Monday, March 3
Powerful Plains
Discover the diversity of animals and plants that make up this habitat that covers more than a third of land on earth.
Cost: $80
Monday, March 17 –
Friday, March 21
Ocean Explorer
There are five named oceans of the world, all comprising our one ocean! Dive in as we explore the biology, geology, and chemistry that make each named ocean unique. Compare and contrast animals when we visit Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota.
Cost: $365
Friday, April 18
Sea Savers
The Florida Aquarium works hard to save marine wildlife. See how the Aquarium supports conservation and get a chance to be a part of the solution.
Cost: $80