Campers meet a marine animal every day and gain an understanding of ocean life through play and exploration with award-winning programming from the Wildlife Conservation Society Education team.
New York Aquarium Summer Camp offers young explorers an immersive underwater adventure. Campers from PreK to 8th grade engage in hands-on science projects, animal encounters, and beach explorations, fostering a deep understanding of marine life and ocean conservation. Activities include up-close animal encounters, games, art-making, and songs. Campers will investigate ocean mysteries, learn about extreme adaptations of marine animals, and discover how different creatures care for their young through dramatic play and sensory activities. The program aims to develop natural curiosity, scientific inquiry, and critical thinking skills while instilling an appreciation for local and global wildlife.
Each week focuses on fascinating creatures like sea lions, sharks, penguins, and jellies, with opportunities to go behind the scenes and explore the Coney Island beach. Campers will gain an understanding of ocean life through play and exploration, with a strong emphasis on outdoor activities, weather permitting. They will also learn about environmental policies and how to advocate for marine conservation. The camp provides a unique opportunity to meet a marine animal every day and engage with Wildlife Conservation Society Educators.
A typical day includes age-appropriate activities such as up-close animal encounters, beach exploration, games, hands-on science projects, art-making activities, and songs, with the majority of time spent outdoors exploring the park, exhibits, and the beach.
The camp is best for curious kids and marine-life enthusiasts from Pre-K (age four and up) through eighth grade who are eager to dive into programs packed with hands-on science, animal encounters, beach walks, games, and crafts.
602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
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