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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Monday, March 2, 2026
Rainforest
$80
Come swing through the lush rainforests of the world and discover the incredible animals that call this diverse and vibrant ecosystem home.
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Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 20, 2026
Habitat Explorers
$365
Discover science and animals from deep sea to outer space! Take a trip to Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland to see what species live in our own backyard.
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Monday, March 23, 2026
Animal Groups
$80
From a school of fish to a shiver of sharks, discover why some animals live in groups and how teamwork helps them survive.
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.