Ocean Explorers Summer Camp
Select Fridays in July-August
Dive into the underwater world at Via Aquarium’s Summer Day Camp!
Children in 1st through 5th grade can join us for an immersive day filled with exciting hands-on activities, educational workshops, and captivating exhibits.
From exploring marine life to behind-the-scenes tours, campers will embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery and exploration.
Other activities will include scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, experiments, and more!
Tickets are available for full days (10:30am-4:00pm) or half days (10:30am-1:30pm).
Drop-off will be at the admissions desk promptly at 10:30am. Pick-up will be at 1:30pm for half-day campers and 4:00pm for full-day campers at the gift shop.
Please pack your campers with a prepared lunch, a change of clothes (the stingrays splash), and closed-toe shoes for behind-the-scenes access.
A behind-the-scenes waiver will need to be signed upon morning drop-off on any applicable camp days.
Camp Schedule:
Friday, July 11th: Scaly Safari
Get ready to embark on an adventure into the fascinating world of reptiles! Campers will discover the secrets of snakes, lizards, turtles, and more through hands-on activities, up-close animal encounters, and interactive games. This camp is perfect for curious kids who want to learn all about these amazing cold-blooded creatures—how they move, what they eat, where they live, and why they’re so important to our ecosystems.
Friday, July 25th: Jawsome Adventures
Join us for a shark-tastic camp where kids discover the truth about one of the ocean’s most misunderstood creatures! Through hands-on activities and close-up shark encounters, campers will learn how sharks survive, hunt, and help keep the ocean healthy. It’s a fintastic journey packed with science, fun, and conservation!
Friday, August 8th: Ocean Heroes
Be the change beneath the waves! Young ocean lovers can become real-life ocean heroes as we dive into hands-on activities that explore how we can protect our oceans. Your ocean hero will turn trash into treasures for a day of sustainable creativity, meet marine animals up close, and design ways to protect animals and clean up the ocean!
Friday, August 29th: Summer’s Last Splash
Before the school bells ring, let’s send summer off with one last splash! Savor the last moments of summer with ice cream sundaes, movies, arts & crafts, and of course, plenty of time hanging out with the stingrays!