Summer Camps

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July 1-3 | 9:00am-1:00pm

$140 Members | $170 Non-Members

Why don't we see polar bears in Virginia? Where do the whales go over the summer? In this nature-inspired camp, we learn all about the different habitats found around the world and how each one is unique and important for the animals that live there. Learn what makes these parts of our world so special and what we can do to protect them.

July 15-19 | 9:00am-1:00pm

August 19-22 | 9:00am-1:00pm

$200 Members | $240 Non-Members

Campers will combine their love of art with the science of color in this creative STEAM camp. Learn where colors come from, how to make a rainbow through optical physics, and the chemistry of tie dye.

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July 1-3 | 9:00am-4:00pm

$200 Members " $240 Non-Members

Learn about animal anatomy and behavior through this camp that's full of fun hands-on activities. Dissect fish and squid, learn about parasites and other animals with gross reputations, and explore how animals take in food and turn it into, well, you know.

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August 5-9 | 9:00am-4:00pm

$375 Members | $445 Non-Members

Learn about animal anatomy and behavior through this camp that's full of fun hands-on activities. Dissect fish and squid, learn about parasites and other animals with gross reputations, and explore how animals take in food and turn it into, well, you know.

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July 8-12 | 9:00am-4:00pm

August 19-23 | 9:00am-4:00pm

$375 Members | $445 Non-Members

Become a seasoned Veterinarian at the “Virginia Aquarium School of Stuffed Animal Sciences!” This camp is perfect for kids who love animals, enjoy role-playing activities, and have always wondered how the animals at the Virginia Aquarium are cared for. There will even be opportunities to meet some live animals and chat with members of our animal care staff and vet team!

July 15-19 | 9:00am-4:00pm

August 12-16 (WAITLIST FULL) | 9:00am-4:00pm

$445 Members | $505 Non-Members

Explore the vastness of the Chesapeake Bay with daily trips to our local waterways. Campers will learn all about the past, present, and future of the largest estuary in the United States!

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July 29-August 2 | 9:00am-4:00pm

$375 Members | $445 Non-Members

Calling all adventurers! In our W.A.V.E. (Wandering Around Virginia’s Environments) camp we’ll pull out our maps and hit the road to explore the many amazing environments of coastal Virginia. We’ll visit and explore a different location every day! There are so many incredible places to explore in our “backyard”, let’s go!

July 8-12 | 9:00am-4:00pm

July 22-26 | 9:00am-4:00pm

$445 Members | $505 Non-Members

Back by popular demand! Take a deep dive into aquatic environments with interactive experiences both at the Aquarium and beyond! In this weeklong camp we’ll explore topics including fish ID, ecosystem health, and water quality. This camp is exciting and very engaging with hands on learning including saining for fish and invertebrates, kayaking, behind the scenes tours, and more!

August 14-16 | 9:00am-4:00pm

$250 Members | $290 Non-Members

Adventure to different coastlines in Hampton Roads and use everything but a fishing pole to see what lives in our local waterways. Become an expert on local fish and invertebrates. Fine-tune your marine biology knowledge during daily collection trips and hands-on explorations of marine habitats.