Valley’s Coolest Summer Camp
OdySea Aquarium’s Camp Ocean
Camp Ocean at OdySea Aquarium is on! Registration for the area’s coolest summer camp for Grades K through 8 is now open! This year’s camp may look a little different than years past as OdySea Aquarium incorporates comprehensive safety measures into the camp’s regular operations, but Camp Ocean will still deliver a very exciting experience to its young explorers, animal lovers and budding marine biologists! 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 incredible learning experiences. Camp Ocean kicks-off May 30th and runs through July 30th. Parents are encouraged to register their children EARLY as camps will have limited participants per session.
Camp Ocean 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 the planet by connecting with nature through incredible animal experiences and a variety of awesome activities.”
 | Fins, Feathers, and Fur: All about Animals Grades 1-2 June 7 – 11, June 28 – July 2, July 19 – 23 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 May 31 – June 4, June 21 – 25, July 26 – 30 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 June 14 – 18, July 12 – 16 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. |
The health and well-being of the campers, OdySea team members, guests and the animals are a priority of OdySea Aquarium. Camp Ocean will implement important safety measures that align with CDC guidelines to include reduced capacity, temperature checks and mask wearing for everyone at camp. Additionally, the classroom will be disinfected multiple times per day, and hand sanitizer and handwashing stations will be readily available to all campers. To read more about the Camp Ocean safety measures, visit the Frequently Asked Questions section on the Camp Ocean page at odyseaaquarium.com.
All Camps are offered Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. for Grades K– 8. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. the Monday of camp. Registration, dates, and tuition fees for Camp Ocean are available at OdySeaAquarium.com or by calling 480.291.8192.
