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Home Fun & Learning Summer Camps Ages 13 - 17
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Summer Camps Ages 13-17


Camp Registration

Click here to register for a camp for ages 13 to 17.

Advanced registration is required for all camps. 
If you have any questions or to reserve by phone please call our reservations department at 860-572-5955 ext.520. 

 

Aqua Camp

Ages 13 to15

This camp will provide hands on experiences with the activities that marine biologists conduct every day.  Participants will take tours of the Aquarium’s behind the scenes areas, interact with aquarium staff and weather permitting, participate in a whale watch experience.  As an added bonus, campers will have the opportunity to spend the night at the Aquarium sleeping amongst the tanks.

Schedule: July 24- 27, August 7- 10

Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30am-4:00pm, Thursday 8:30am - Friday 8:30am (overnight)

Cost: Members: $350; Non-members: $400

 

Invertebrate Study

Ages 15 to 17

From squids to clams and crabs to sea squirts, this unique offering is designed to delve into world of local marine invertebrates.  Campers will spend time working in the field with the New England Science & Sailing exploring local animals in their natural environment before heading to Mystic Aquarium to discover invertebrates from around the world.  Morning drop-off will be at New England Science & Sailing in Stonington. All students will then take the SEAT bus with an instructor to the Aquarium. Afternoon pick-up will be at Mystic Aquarium.

Dates: July 16-20

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm

Cost: Aquarium member: $350; Non-member: $400

 

Field Ecology

Ages 15 to 17

Join the New England Science & Sailing Foundation and Mystic Aquarium for this exciting and unique program that combines all of the best aspects of field ecology. Campers will explore the connections between living organisms and their environments by participating in field research projects and aquarium programming.  This program is designed to give your teen a taste of field work through boat and snorkel activities as well as experience in a lab setting. Morning drop-off will be at New England Science & Sailing in Stonington. All students will then take the SEAT bus with an instructor to the Aquarium. Afternoon pick-up will be at Mystic Aquarium.

Dates: July 9-13; July 30-August 3

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm

Cost: Aquarium member: $350; Non-member: $400

 


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