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Home Fun & Learning Summer Camps Ages 9 - 12
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Summer Camps Ages 9-12


Animal World

Ages 9 to 12

Which is your child’s favorite animal at the Aquarium? In this camp they will have fun while learning more about the marine world. Each day, kids will investigate a different group of animals, visit their habitats and meet the staff who takes care of them to learn about their work. Field trips and cool projects will complete this unique animal exploration experience.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm
June 28-July 2, July 5-9, July 19-23, August 9-13, August 16-20

Cost: Members: $325; Non-members: $370

 
Explorer's Camp

Ages 9 to 12

Dr. Robert Ballard uses remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to explore the undersea world. He even used them to investigate the Titanic. In this three-day camp your child will have the opportunity to build an ROV from scratch and use it to complete fun underwater challenges. No experience is necessary to have a great time exploring the Aquarium and local habitats in this exciting camp.

Schedule: Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-4:00pm

August 23- 25

Cost: Members: $260; Non-members: $295

 
Marine Madness

Ages 11 to 13

In this camp, kids will get to look beneath the surface and explore the undersea world aboard Project Oceanology’s research vessel, visit a variety of marine coastal environments and sleep overnight at the Aquarium, co-sponsor of the camp. This is a week-long overnight camp held at the University of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center. Fee includes all meals, accommodations and research equipment.

Schedule: Sunday-Friday

June 27-July2, July 4-9, July 11-16, July 18-23, August 1-6, August 8-13, August 15-20

Cost: $775

 
Extended Day

Need help with hectic schedules? Extended day activities including crafts, games, and snacks are offered from 4:00pm-5:00pm.

Schedule: Monday – Friday for campers ages 6-13.

Cost: Members: $75 / Non-members: $85 for the 5 day program.

 


Program Registration

Advance registration is required for all programs. To inquire about one of our programs, please complete our online Program Registration Form. After you complete the form, a staff member will contact you to obtain payment and finalize your reservation.

 

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All summer camp participants must complete the required forms two weeks before camp.

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