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Summer AquaCamps

Join us for a Summer of Fun!

The Florida Aquarium is proud to offer innovative summer camps for children ages 3-14 in a safe learning environment. Every week throughout the summer, campers can experience a different science-themed AquaCamp featuring hands-on learning, animal encounters and more!

Early drop-off and late pick-up – available at no extra cost – is just one of the benefits for camp parents, in addition to various lunch options and more.

2024 AquaCamps schedule is now available on this page or clicking the link to the catalog.

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Become a member today and get special rates for Summer Camp, unlimited admission to the Aquarium for 12-months, and so much more!

Camp Details

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Dates

May 28 – August 2, 2024

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Hours

9 AM – 4PM* Monday – Friday

FREE extended care is included* from 7:30 – 9 AM & 4 – 5:30 PM.

*except for AquaTots

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Pricing

Pricing varies by age and length of camp. Please refer to schedule below or refer to the catalog.

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Lunch & Snack

Lunch and snack options can be pre-purchased for $30/week (3-day camp), $40/week (4-day camp) or $50/week (5-day camp).

AquaTots
Ages 3 & 4

Whimsical topics will keep young campers engaged and learning! Camps are taught by educators specializing in pre-K – kindergarten and include science explorations, arts and crafts, and Aquarium tours. Adult(s) accompanying campers are encouraged to interact and participate in all activities!

CAMP DETAILS

  • Each camper must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Wednesday 10:30–11:30 AM
  • Pricing per class*: $16 for 1 child & 1 adult

*Pricing does not include Aquarium admission.

It takes several Aquarium team members to help rescue a sea turtle or a coral. Be prepared for excitement as we learn what it takes to rescue different animals at The Florida Aquarium.

Discover animals that live in the dark! We will be exploring the magnificent marine animals that roam the deepest parts of the ocean.

From frogs to salamanders, find out what makes our amphibian friends so special.

There are so many fish in the sea. Join The Florida Aquarium in learning about some of our fin-tastic friends.

Take a look at how sharks use their senses to help them survive. Learn about a special sense that only sharks have.

The ocean needs your help! Discover what you can do to protect this important ecosystem.

Discover and explore some of the ocean’s smallest animals. Join us as we search the Aquarium for tiny critters and learn why they are so important.

Take a journey with us to explore the world through the eyes of an alligator.

Jump like a frog, leap like a lemur, and come prepared to decide which animal should get the gold for the coolest adaptation.

AquaKids
Ages 5-6

Young learners will keep busy with science-themed exploration, Aquarium tours, arts and crafts, choice-time and so much more. Camps are taught by educators specializing in PreK – kindergarten. One teacher and assistant assigned to every camp.

Grab your magnifying glass, and get ready to get an up-close look at the plants and animals in the ecosystem around you. Learn how to identify animal tracks, scat, and more as you become a junior explorer.

$196 members, $230 non-members

Look to the sky to see all things that fly. From the smallest to the largest, discover our flighted friends.

$243 members, $285 non-members

Dive into the world of sharks to find out what makes them so spectacular. Learn about their teeth and scales, and discover how so many species are able to survive throughout our world’s diverse ocean ecosystem.

$243 members, $285 non-members

Dolphins, dogs, and people are all mammals, but we look so different. Learn what makes a mammal a mammal and explore what people have in common with a variety of other mammals.

$243 members, $285 non-members

Grab your lab coat and uncover science in the world around us. Discover some of the weird and unusual features of nature.

$243 members, $285 non-members

Join us as we explore the various habitats of the Sunshine State. From uplands to coastal beaches, investigate the animals found all around us.

$153 members, $180 non-members

Learn about the strongest punchers, the highest fliers, the fastest swimmers, and the greatest heroes of the animal kingdom. See animal strength up close with our own resident heroes!

$243 members, $285 non-members

Put on your thinking cap, and work to solve animal myths and mysteries. Get ready to be perplexed and excited to solve some of nature’s greatest puzzles.

$243 members, $285 non-members

Get ready to travel the world and explore different habitats that cover this planet. Find out what makes these places special to the animals that call them home.

$243 members, $285 non-members

Submerge yourself under the sea for fun and games as we spend the last week of summer exploring magnificent ocean creatures.

$243 members, $285 non-members

Full-Day On-Location Camps
Completed Kindergarten – Grade 1 (Ages 6-7)

The young animal lover in the family will love these full-day camps focusing on some all-star animals like sharks, birds, reptiles and more! Camps include science-themed exploration, Aquarium tours, a field trip, a live animal encounter and arts and crafts. All on-site camps are taught by experienced educators.

Coral reefs are home to hundreds of animals and play an important role in our ocean. Find out how you can help these incredible ecosystems while visiting the Florida Conservation and Technology Center.

$221 members, $260 non-members

Discover animal adaptations and find out which sport your favorite animal should play! Join in on games that make you think like an animal, and visit ZooTampa to learn more about animal adaptations.

$268 members, $315 non-members

Learn about whales and their mammal cousins of both land and sea. Discover what makes these animals related. Take a trip to Old McMicky’s Farm to see mammals up close.

$268 members, $315 non-members

Sharks are important to the health of our oceans, but they are often misunderstood. Come learn the truth about our sharp-toothed friends and their ancestors. Compare prehistoric predators to sharks while visiting Dinosaur World.

$268 members, $315 non-members

Our planet needs you! Learn what everyday things you can do to help our planet. Travel to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve to find out how to help animals in our own backyard.

$268 members, $315 non-members

Find out what it takes to care for the animals at The Florida Aquarium. Meet members of the team to learn about how they protect marine wildlife and the places they call home. Board the Aquarium’s Bay Spirit II to see some of our team members at work.

$175 members, $205 non-members

Calling all creative campers! Discover animals that have creative ways to build a home, survive, and hunt. Travel to Glazer Children’s Museum for inspiration to design your own art.

$268 members, $315 non-members

Check out different winged creatures, past and present, from around the world. The flighted fun continues with a trip to Bonnet Springs Park to see what species live in our own backyard.

$268 members, $315 non-members

From biology to chemistry to meteorology, come spend a week exploring different studies of science. Travel to the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) to explore even more fields of science.

$268 members, $315 non-members

Travel the waters of the world, from the cold Arctic Ocean to the turbulent Southern Ocean. Dive in to discover the amazing animals in the world’s ocean. Visit Fort De Soto Park to search for marine creatures.

$268 members, $315 non-members

Full-Day On Location Camps
Completed Grades 2-3 (Ages 8-9)

For the child who’s serious about sharks, amazed with amphibians or simply obsessed with the ocean, our full-day summer camps will be a huge hit! Camps include science explorations, tours of the Aquarium, a field trip, a live animal encounter and arts and crafts. All on-site camps are taught by experienced educators.

Earth supports many different habitats in which animals survive. Unveil the “treasures” that some of these fascinating places hold. Visit the Florida Conservation and Technology Center to explore awesome local habitats.

$221 members, $260 non-members

Animals have unique skill sets we can only dream of having! From the strength of a mantis shrimp to the accuracy of an archerfish, put your skills and knowledge to the test to see how you compare. Take a trip to ZooTampa to discover more animals with exceptional skills.

$268 members, $315 non-members

From birds to bats, investigate the amazing world of flying animals. Travel to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve to see some of our local friends in flight.

$268 members, $315 non-members

Florida is an amazing state with wildlife everywhere. Learn how you can help protect our native wildlife while visiting Bonnet Springs Park.

$268 members, $315 non-members

Look to the past, present, and future to discover how ecosystems change around us. Learn about how we know about these changes, and gather evidence with a visit to The Mulberry Phosphate Museum.

$268 members, $315 non-members

Explore the incredible round-the-clock work being done to save marine wildlife at The Florida Aquarium. Learn more about what our team does while aboard our Aquarium’s Bay Spirit II.

$175 members, $205 non-members

Find out what makes sharks apex predators while investigating different species from around the world. See these predators up close while on a trip to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

$268 members, $315 non-members

Join us for a fantastic week learning about mammals that call the ocean home. Take a trip to Homosassa Springs State Park to check out some of these animals in action.

$268 members, $315 non-members

There is more to science than meets the eye. Get behind the microscope to investigate the ins and outs of some of the smallest organisms. Get a new perspective while searching for the smallest details at the Florida Botanical Gardens.

$268 members, $315 non-members

Islands are unique places where the sea surrounds the land. Learn about a variety of coastal critters that inhabit islands. Visit Fort De Soto Park to see some of these marine animals.

$268 members, $315 non-members

Full-Day Travel Camps
Completed Grades 4 – 5 (Ages 10 – 11)

Young adventurers will love these themed travel camps that provide plenty of exploration of animals and ecosystems. With a focus on marine science and a new adventure each day, these camps will provide unforgettable moments of discovery at the Aquarium and various locations in and around the Tampa Bay area. Campers should be able to swim and be comfortable being outside most of the day. All travel camps are taught by experienced educators and counselors.

Campers should bring a water bottle, swimsuit, sunscreen, and towel every day. Any extra recommended equipment (e.g., mask, snorkel, fins, etc.) will be noted on the parent letter at the beginning of the camp week.

Learn more about Florida’s rich history by traversing the trails at Weedon Island Preserve, walking the canopy at Myakka River State Park, and discovering wildlife as you kayak Shell Key Preserve.

$277 members, $325 non-members

Join us as we adventure into the habitats of Florida. From the sea to the sky, cruise the bay on a local boat, walk the trails of Brooker Creek Preserve, and fly through the sky on zip lines at Empower Adventures Tampa Bay.

$336 members, $395 non-members

Be ready to catch some rays as we float down Rainbow River, paddleboard Treasure Island, and relax at Fort De Soto Park.

$336 members, $395 non-members

Tampa Bay has a wonderful coastline to explore and discover. Campers will paddle Siesta Key, search for shark teeth at Caspersen Beach, and unwind at Honeymoon Island State Park.

$336 members, $395 non-members

Many art forms are inspired by nature. Spark interest in your creative side when we visit Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Circle B Bar Reserve, and Bok Tower Gardens.

$336 members, $395 non-members

Learn what it takes to care for animals, big and small. Campers will visit a veterinary office, explore Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, and spend time at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

$336 members, $395 non-members

Celebrate summer by cooling off in a spring each day. Float down Rainbow River, learn more about springs at Crystal Springs Preserve, and take a swim at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.

$336 members, $395 non-members

Explore a new island every day! Catch a ferry to Egmont Key State Park, snorkel sea grass beds at Pine Island, and beachcomb at Sand Key Park.

$336 members, $395 non-members

Send off the summer by visiting a beach each day! Relax on the sandy beaches of Caladesi Island State Park, Pass-a-Grille Beach, and Caspersen Beach to end the summer with a splash.

$336 members, $395 non-members

Full-Day Travel Camps
Completed Grades 6 – 8 (Ages 12 – 14)

Young adventurers will love these themed travel camps that provide plenty of exploration of animals and ecosystems. With a focus on marine science and a new adventure each day, these camps will provide unforgettable moments of discovery at the Aquarium and various locations in and around the Tampa Bay area. Campers should be able to swim and be comfortable being outside most of the day. All travel camps are taught by experienced educators and counselors.

Campers should bring a water bottle, swimsuit, sunscreen, and towel every day. Any extra recommended equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, etc.) will be noted on the parent letter at the beginning of the camp week.

Come along as we celebrate the start of the summer by visiting local highlights of Tampa Bay. Campers will cruise the bay with Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center at the St. Pete Pier, see local wildlife at Sand Key Park, and relax at Holmes Beach.

$336 members, $395 non-members

Travel with us as we take a glimpse at Florida’s past. Hear the original towers sing at Bok Tower Gardens, look for local wildlife while exploring an old growth forest at Circle B Bar Reserve, and search for fossils at Caspersen Beach.

$336 members, $395 non-members

From the treetops of Empower Adventures Tampa Bay to the sandy beaches of Honeymoon Island State Park, conservation takes the effort of many. Spend the week learning how you can be a part of protecting our local wildlife.

$336 members, $395 non-members

Discover coastal Florida by land and sea. Come along as we catch a ferry to Caladesi Island State Park, see wildlife while kayaking Shell Key Preserve, and paddleboard at Treasure Island.

$336 members, $395 non-members

Join us on an adventure to some of the fresh water springs in our area. From Kelly Springs/Rock Park to Lithia Springs Conservation Park, explore the 72° F springs of Florida.

$336 members, $395 non-members

Discover the teamwork and dedication that goes into animal care. Campers will visit Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, see a veterinary office at work, and gain insight into the workings of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

$336 members, $395 non-members

Practice your snorkeling skills while exploring Coquina Beach, discover cool creatures at Shell Key Preserve, and find fossils at Caspersen Beach.

$336 members, $395 non-members

Open Water SCUBA
SPECIAL AGE REQUIREMENT: 12–15 YEARS OLD

June 3–14 (Monday-Friday, 2 Weeks), $1,200

The SCUBA adventure begins with the SeaTREK experience at the Aquarium. Earn an Open Water NAUI SCUBA Diver certification* through classroom and pool training provided by a certified NAUI SCUBA instructor from The Florida Aquarium Marine Operations staff.

Open water certification dives will take place over two days (weather permitting). After SCUBA certification, campers will have an opportunity to dive at the Aquarium. Campers must pass a basic swimming test and provide their own SCUBA-quality mask, snorkel, fins, booties, wetsuit, weights, and weight belt. All other gear and study materials are included. Waiver and study materials will be given to parents during the required SCUBA information session (date to follow in confirmation packet).

All waivers must be turned in before May 17, 2024. Campers with asthma, breathing conditions, ear tubes, or other medical conditions must provide doctor’s approval. Because of special arrangements, no refunds can be given after May 20, 2024, including refunds for medical conditions.

 

*SCUBA certification is not guaranteed. Only those who successfully complete all requirements and demonstrate skills will be certified.


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Become a Junior Camp Counselor Volunteer!

The Florida Aquarium is looking for responsible high school students, ages 14 – 17, to serve as volunteer Junior Camp counselors for Summer 2024; from May 28 – August 2.

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