School Break Camps
No school? Dive into the aquarium instead! Explore our exhibits, see behind the scenes, and meet some of our ocean invertebrates up close!
Grown ups can make the most of their out of office day, too! Join us at Out of Offish programs running at the same time as School Break Camp on select dates.

1st - 4th Grade
TUESDAY, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sensational Sharks
No school? Dive into the Aquarium instead! Join us as we uncover the secrets of sharks and the scientists who research and protect them. Explore our exhibits, see behind the scenes, and meet some of our ocean invertebrates up close!
Date: 11/4 (Election Day)
$125 non-member / $100 member
Early access into the aquarium. Campers need to bring a nut-free lunch and snack. Campers will get an opportunity to meet an aquatic invertebrate.

1st - 4th Grade
MONDAY, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Spineless Wonders
Join us for a day of exploration of the wild and wonderful invertebrates that fill our oceans like octopus, anemones, and cuttlefish. Explore our exhibits, see behind the scenes, and meet some of our ocean invertebrates up close!
Date: 1/19 (Martin Luther King Day)
$125 non-member / $100 member
Early access into the aquarium. Campers need to bring a nut-free lunch and snack. Campers will get an opportunity to meet an aquatic invertebrate.

Grade 1st - 4th Grade
FRIDAY, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Buddies and Barnacles
No school? Dive into the aquarium instead! Grab your friends and dive into the world of ocean buddies! Discover what makes their bonds so special as we explore fascinating animal friendships. Through interactive exhibits, behind-the-scenes adventures, and close-up encounters, you’ll get to know these beach besties like never before.
Date: 3/20 (Eid al-Fitr)
$125 non-member / $100 member
Early access into the aquarium. Campers need to bring a nut-free lunch and snack. Campers will get an opportunity to meet an aquatic invertebrate.
Booking Tips:
- The Book Now button will bring you to our camp Parent Dashboard. If you already have an account, please enter your login information. If not, please create a new family profile (you will only have to do this once to enroll your camper(s).
- Enter the camper's date of birth and select the grade they will enter this fall. This ensures that only 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.
- WCS Members, please have your membership ID# ready. Entering it will unlock access to exclusive membership pricing.