AquaCamps Scholarship
Summer Camp Scholarship
The Florida Aquarium is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships to our summer AquaCamps for eligible individuals who have completed 4th through 8th grade. Scholarship recipients will receive one week of AquaCamps, daily lunch and snack, a Camp t-shirt, early drop-off and late pick-up. Transportation and costs associated with travel to and from camp are not included in this scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements
- Camper has completed 4th through 8th grade as of May 2025
Applicants must meet one of more of the following criteria:
- Camper participates in free/reduced school lunch
- Camper is in the foster care system
- Camper, parent(s) or legal guardian(s) receive public assistance (ADC, SSI, child support, etc).
- Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are Limited fixed income (social security, disability, etc).
Summer AquaCamps
The Florida Aquarium is proud to offer innovative summer camps in a safe learning environment. This is a full day camp that operates from 9 AM – 4 PM. Early drop-off and late pick-up is available as part of the program. Earliest drop-off is 7:30 AM and the latest pick-up is 5:30 PM. Transportation and costs associated with travel to and from camp are not included in this scholarship.
The Spring Explorers Camp, held from July 21st to 25th, 2025, is a week-long adventure that takes children on an eye-opening journey through parks in the Hillsborough watershed—from local freshwater springs to the beaches of the Bay. Throughout the week, campers immerse themselves in the area’s rich water resources, testing water quality, observing local flora and fauna, participating in the SeaTrek program, swimming, kayaking, and even snorkeling.
Application Information
The scholarship program allows for one week of camp per child per summer. Unfortunately, due to high demand and limited space, a completed application does not guarantee a scholarship awarded. The Florida Aquarium staff will award scholarship week based on availability provided during the application process.
Due to the demand of this program, we ask that you do not call to check the status of your application. Applicants will be notified regardless of acceptance status.