The Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium’s summer educational programming is back post-Hurricane Sandy with a new lineup of programs for children of all ages. Registration is now open for the 2013 summer camp season.
Aquarium summer camp programs are available for children ages 6 to 14. All programs include age-appropriate hands-on science activities, animal encounters, exhibit visits, and arts-and-crafts. There will be opportunities for campers to meet keepers and aquarists who care for the aquarium’s animals. Every camper will get a camp T-shirt. Each camper must bring his/her own lunch, but snacks will be provided.
For more information or to register for a program, visit www.nyaquarium.com/nyaeducation or call 718-265-3457. Space is limited. Programs sell out quickly.
Three summer camps are scheduled, each with its own theme:
Aquatic Adventures
Ages 6 to 8
Theme: Animals. Children will learn about the amazing animals that live in oceans around the world, including the ones right outside the New York Aquarium. Aquatic Adventurers will gain an insider’s look at marine life while learning more about sea creatures through song, storytelling and hands-on activities.
Available Sessions:
Monday – Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Session 1: July 8 – 12
Session 2: July 22 – 26
Session 3: August 12 – 16
Session 4: August 26 – 30
Fee per session: Members: $300; Non-members: $325
Marine Explorers
Ages 9 to 11
Theme: Habitats. Participants will discover the various types of ocean ecosystems in which plants and animals live. Visits to exhibits at the aquarium and explorations on the beach will help children uncover how living things have adapted to survive in their salt water environment.
Available Sessions:
Monday – Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Session 1: July 15 – 19
Session 2: July 29 – August 2
Session 3: August 19 – 23
Fee per session: Members: $300; Non-members: $325
Junior Oceanographers
Ages 12 to 14
Theme: Conservation. This program is for inquisitive campers who enjoy investigation and hands-on activities. Participants will have the opportunity to conduct animal behavior studies, go behind-the-scenes, and learn about WCS’s green efforts while understanding the importance of the ocean and why it should be protected.
One Session:
Monday, Aug. 5 to – Friday, Aug 9; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: Members: $350; Non-members: $375
The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide. We do so through science, global conservation, education and the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. Together these activities change attitudes towards nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in harmony. WCS is committed to this mission because it is essential to the integrity of life on Earth.