Experience the Coolest Summer Camp in the Valley at
OdySea Aquarium’s Camp Ocean
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Registration for OdySea Aquarium’s Camp Ocean, an indoor summer camp for Grades K through 8, is now open. Tailored for young explorers, animal lovers and budding marine biologists, OdySea Aquarium’s summer camps are held weekdays in June and July and offer full and half day options as well as after-camp child care. Campers will enjoy learning about diverse fresh and saltwater species, different ecosystems, animal adaptations, marine biology, and conservation through classroom activities, behind the scenes tours and hands-on learning experiences.
“We are so excited to offer Camp Ocean, which specifically focuses our education and conservation efforts toward young minds and empowers kids to make a difference in protecting our natural resources,” said Jess Peranteau, Director of Animal Care and Education at OdySea Aquarium. “Our goal is to inspire kids of various ages to protect the oceans and our planet by connecting with nature through up-close animal experiences and hands-on activities.”
Fins, Feathers, and Fur: All about Animals Grades K-2
June 10-14, July 1-5, July 22-26
Learn all about aquatic and terrestrial animals that are dependent on the oceans and their surrounding ecosystems. This camp will explore some of the unique characteristics of animals, including their adaptations, diets, and food chain, with interactive and fun activities designed for our younger campers.
Land, Sea, and Sky: Habitats of the World Grades 3-5
June 3-7, June 24-28, July 15-19
Take a tour around the world exploring the planet’s diverse animal habitats and the animals that rely on them. Explore ecosystems within each habitat and learn how all the animals within them are interdependent. This camp will provide interactive and up-close experiences exploring some of OdySea Aquarium’s own amazing animal habitats.
Junior Marine Biologists: Care & Conservation Grades 6-8
Campers will develop not only a better understanding for our ocean and its inhabitants, but what we can do to help protect them and preserve our planet. This camp will facilitate behind the scenes experiences that will teach what it takes to care for these amazing animals.
All camps are offered Monday – Friday. Full-Day Camps run from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. for Grades 3 – 8. Half-Day Camps are offered for Grades K – 2 in the morning from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.and in the afternoons from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Camp check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. each Monday of camp and after-camp child care is available until 5 p.m. for an additional cost. Lunch is also available for purchase for campers. Registration, dates and tuition fees for Camp Ocean are available at OdySeaAquarium.com or by calling 480.291.8192.
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About OdySea Aquarium
OdySea Aquarium, located in Scottsdale, was recently voted Kids Best Indoor Entertainment. This multi-level, state-of-the-art facility holds more than 2 million gallons of water and is the largest aquarium in Arizona. OdySea Aquarium offers an educational, interactive and entertaining experience for guests of all ages by combining theme-park style amusement with highly engaging presentations of aquatic life. OdySea Aquarium features more than 65 exhibits, 370 species, the world’s only Russian Sturgeon touch exhibit as well as 2 Stingray touch exhibits and a tide touch pool! OdySea is also home to Voyager, where guests take their seats in a stadium-seating style theatre with 46 ft. viewing windows for the “world’s only revolving aquarium experience. Additional interactive activities include SeaTREK® underwater walking, a charismatic “Penguin Interaction Program”, “Shark Behind the Scenes” tours, walk-about “Animal Ambassadors”, and Question & Answer sessions with the Animal Care specialists. It is located at 9500 E. Via de Ventura in Scottsdale, AZ 85256, in the OdySea in the Desert entertainment destination. OdySea Aquarium is open 365 days a year beginning at 9 a.m. Closing time varies; check website for up-to-date information. Admission tickets are available online and at the onsite box office. For more information about the OdySea Aquarium, call 480-291-8000 or visit www.odyseaaquarium.com.
