Summer Camp
Select a camp experience below for more information!
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Meet animals, make friends and dive into learning at the aquarium! Our team of Wildlife Conservation Society Educators keep kids engaged with curated programs packed with age-appropriate activities. Campers will have access to their favorite aquarium experiences, like the sea lion chats and animal exhibits. Campers also gain access to WCS Education experiences such as Wildlife Theater, behind the scenes tours, guided beach walks and classroom animal encounters. Each age group offers different camp themes with hands-on activities for a new experience from week to week.
Schedule
Our summer camps run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily until the end of August. Please note, Cuttlefish (Half day) and Cuttlefish (Half day -4 day) have different schedules.
*Cuttlefish (Half day) and Cuttlefish (Half day -4 day): 9am-12pm.
Cuttlefish: pre-K - K | Penguins: 1st-2nd grade | Otters: 3rd-5th grade | Sharks: 6th-8th grade
Explore our flexible camp options, including half-day, 4-day, and 5-day camp packages, designed to fit your schedule and needs.
| June 23 — June 27 5 day camp |
Penguins (grades K-2): From A to Zebra Shark Otters (grades 3-5): Ocean Oddities |
| June 30 — July 3 4 day camp |
Cuttlefish (grades PreK & K): Super Sea Creatures (Half Day 4-Day)* Penguins (grades K-2): Movie (Sea) Stars Otters (grades 3-5): Friends and Anemones |
| July 7 — July 11 5 day camp |
Penguins (grades 1-2): From A to Zebra Shark Otters (grades 3-5): Ocean Oddities Sharks (grades 6-8): Sanctuaries of the Seas |
| July 14 — July 18 5 day camp |
Penguins (grades 1-2): Movie (Sea) Stars Otters (grades 3-5): Friends and Anemones Sharks (grades 6-8): Shark Researcher JOIN WAITLIST |
| July 21 — July 25 5 day camp |
Cuttlefish (grades PreK & K) - Super Sea Creatures Penguins (grades 1-2): From A to Zebra Shark Otters (grades 3-5): Ocean Oddities |
| July 28 — August 1 5 day camp |
Cuttlefish (grades PreK & K) - Super Sea Creatures Penguins (grades 1-2): Movie (Sea) Stars Otters (grades 3-5): Friends and Anemones JOIN WAITLIST |
| August 4 — August 8 5 day camp |
Otters (grades 3-5): Ocean Oddities Sharks (grades 6-8): Sanctuaries of the Seas |
| August 11 — August 15 5 day camp |
Penguins (grades 1-2): Movie (Sea) Stars Otters (grades 3-5): Friends and Anemones Sharks (grades 6-8): Shark Researcher JOIN WAITLIST |
| August 18 — August 22 5 day camp |
Penguins (grades K-2): Watercolor Wonders JOIN WAITLIST Otters (grades 3-5): Ocean Oddities Sharks (grades 6-8): Sanctuaries of the Seas |
| August 25 — August 29 5 day camp |
Penguins (grades K-2): Watercolor Wonders Otters (grades 3-5): Friends and Anemones Sharks (grades 6-8): Shark Researcher JOIN WAITLIST |
Extended Care
We offer an Extended Care add-on that runs from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Extended Care includes fun activities, exhibit visits, and nature play exploration. Add-on items such as Extended Care and additional camp t-shirts are available for purchase once you add a camp to your cart.
Price
$540 members / $600 regular (5 day camp)
$432 members / $480 regular (4 day camp)
$270 members / $300 regular* (Half day)
$216 members / $240 regular* (Half day 4-day camp)
$180 members / $200 regular (Extended Care 5 day)
$144 members / $160 regular (Extended Care 4 day)*
*Prorated price the week of June 30 - July 3
Booking Tips:
- Enter the camper's date of birth and select the grade they will enter in the fall. This ensures that only summer camps appropriate for their age/grade level are available for purchase.
- You cannot edit once you move on to the next step in registration.
- If you entered the incorrect camper DOB and/or grade, please email nyaeducation@wcs.org.
- Sessions are expected to fill quickly, so be sure to plan ahead and have backup camp dates and sessions ready.
- WCS Members, please have your membership ID# ready. Entering it will unlock access to exclusive membership pricing.
Pre K - Kindergarten - CUTTLEFISH
Super Sea Creatures
Faster than a speeding sea otter, more powerful than a shark - it's Super Sea Creatures! Join us to learn how sea otters, sharks, and even YOU can be an ocean superhero! We'll learn about these super sea creatures through exhibit visits, up-close animal encounters and hands-on science activities both in and out of the classroom at this summer camp.
*This drop off camp is designed for Pre-schoolers and those entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2025. Campers must be 4 years old on or before their first day of camp.
K - 2nd Grade - PENGUINS
From A to Zebra Shark
Join us on a journey from Angelfish to Zebra Shark! Each day, we will explore different letters of the alphabet and tell stories about our favorite underwater friends at the aquarium. Discover new marine life while playing games, going behind the scenes, and creating our very own amazing alphabets. A is for Aquarium Adventure!
K - 2nd Grade - PENGUINS 4-Day
Movie (Sea) Stars
Have I sea-n you somewhere before? Spend a week at the aquarium meeting some of the world's most famous fish and learning what they are like in real life. Discover the truth behind clownfish, sharks, piranhas, penguins and more. Through hands-on activities and close-up animal encounters, you'll see your favorite sea-lebrities like never before!
Pre K - 2nd Grade - PENGUINS
Watercolor Wonders
Let your child's imagination dive into the wonders of the ocean! We will embark on exciting adventures along the beach and across the aquarium to learn about marine life. Through engaging exhibit explorations, nature play, and up-close animal encounters, they will discover the vibrant world beneath the waves and turn their curiosity into their own masterpieces.
1st - 2nd Grade - PENGUINS
From A to Zebra Shark
Join us on a journey from Angelfish to Zebra Shark! Each day, we will explore different letters of the alphabet and tell stories about our favorite underwater friends at the aquarium. Discover new marine life while playing games, going behind the scenes, and creating our very own amazing alphabets. A is for Aquarium Adventure!
1st - 2nd Grade - PENGUINS
Movie (Sea) Stars
Have I sea-n you somewhere before? Spend a week at the aquarium meeting some of the world's most famous fish and learning what they are like in real life. Discover the truth behind clownfish, sharks, piranhas, penguins and more. Through hands-on activities and close-up animal encounters, you'll see your favorite sea-lebrities like never before!
3rd - 5th Grade - OTTERS
Ocean Oddities
Nudibranchs, elephant seals and sea robins, oh my! Each day we will discover unusual ocean animals and visit their well-known cousins. We will investigate the unique characteristics of these ocean oddities through hands-on activities, close-up animal encounters and creative crafts.
3rd - 5th Grade - OTTERS
Friends and Anemones
Bring your pals to learn about ocean best friends and SEA what makes their relationship so strong. Explore a few of these unique connections with animals found in the aquarium and on the beach. We will discover more about these beach besties through exhibit exploration, behind the scenes visits, and up-close animal encounters.
6th - 8th Grade - SHARKS
Sanctuaries of the Seas
Did you know there's a deep sea canyon off the coast of Coney Island? Dive into a week of ocean exploration to understand how sanctuaries can protect marine life. Through behind the scenes visits, up-close animal encounters and chats with aquarium experts, we will develop a plan to be conservation advocates right here in Brooklyn.
6th - 8th Grade - SHARKS
Shark Researcher
Have you ever wondered how our scientists conduct research in the wild? Join us for a week of exploration and discovery as we practice our research skills at the aquarium. Using seining nets, microscopes and other scientific tools, we will answer a research question of your choice. With exclusive access to our animals and resources, you can start your journey as a marine biologist!
Accessibility
Participants in this program will spend plenty of time outdoors during a range of weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and precipitation, as well as travel over uneven, natural surfaces. Accommodations may be available. Please contact us for more information.
Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, please call 800-433-4149 or email nyaeducation@wcs.org.
Please visit the New York Aquarium Know Before You Go page to review park policies related to COVID-19.
