Summer Camp registration at aquarium opens Saturday

FORT FISHER, NC (WWAY) — Summer camp registration opens March 1 at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

According to a press release, you can expect a season filled with adventures indoors and outdoors for children ages 5 to 14.

Campers will have encounters with animal ambassadors, explore the marsh, make new friends and for older campers, kayak in the Cape Fear River Basin. Camp season runs mid-June through mid-August, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.=

“Camp season is an exciting time at the Aquarium for our creative and expert staff who look forward to sharing their passion for conservation and marine life with young campers,” said Sammy Calderon, lead special activities instructor, NCAFF. “It is very rewarding to experience their joy and hear about their favorite adventures at camp.”  

Here are the categories for the camp:

Aquanauts: Ages 5-6 become immersed in weekly topics through animal interaction, play, storytelling, crafts, and hands on outdoor activities.

Marine Detectives: Ages 7-8 use their investigative skills in animal programs, outdoor excursions, and interactive games to better understand new concepts.

Ocean Explorers: Ages 9-11 participate with staff in experiences outdoors, and behind the scenes at the Aquarium, to discover each weekly topic.

Coastal Crusaders: Ages 12-14 venture farther to explore various coastal habitats and discover how the Aquarium and local organizations work to protect these environments. These campers also interact more directly with staff to gain hands-on learning in conservation work.

To register for summer camp, visit 2025 NCAFF Summer Camps.