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1 Captivating camps for kids of all ages! THIS CLOSE TO A SEA OF FRIENDS Camps for ages 3 to 18 Convenient online registration at flaquarium.org Become an Annual Pass Member and receive up to a 25% discount on AquaCamps! Member registration begins January 28, Great Value! Extended care included in registration fee. No extra cost for early drop-off or late pick-up! flaquarium.org

2 CONTENTS General Information Page 2 AquaTots Page 3 AquaKids Page 4 Completed Grades K-1st Page 5 Completed Grades 2nd-3rd Page 6 Travel Camps for Grades 4th-5th Page 7 Travel Camps for Grades 6th-8th and SCUBA Page 8 Camps at a Glance Page 9 How to Register Page 10 Community Programs Page 10 Immersive Aquarium Programs Page 10 Education and Camp Sponsors 1 Back Cover OPENING EYES TO THE WORLD OUTSIDE TO PROTECT AND RESTORE OUR BLUE PLANET Hello AquaCamp Family and Friends, We are excited to invite you to join us for the 2019 summer camp season at The Florida Aquarium! We ve been working hard to generate innovative themes, create new learning opportunities, and find new travel locations. Our camps are fun and engaging while also fostering the creativity and critical thinking that builds science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills. As always, our goal is to provide the best possible camp experience. The past year has been very exciting at the Aquarium! We were voted 3rd best aquarium in the nation in a USA Today 10 Best Reader s Choice poll. In October 2018, we opened our dynamic Waves of Wonder gallery, featuring the Heart of the Sea habitat. This newly redesigned area highlights our three big conservation focuses: coral, sharks, and sea turtles. We greatly increased our capacity for sea turtle rescues, with the opening of our Sea Turtle Rescue Facility at our Center for Conservation in Apollo Beach. Our lobby touch experience is also being reimagined in 2019! As you may have noticed from the cover, this year s feature animals are seahorses, pipefish, and sea dragons! Together, they make up the family Syngnathidae. These awesome creatures can be found in shallow, temperate waters around the world, including Tampa Bay. Their bodies are covered in special bony armor plates for protection. Seahorses and their cousins are also unique because males carry the fertilized eggs! While seahorses may be small and slow moving, they play an important role in their ecosystems. Discover more about these cool critters during the summer while we spot them up close and personal in the Aquarium. Check out our new camp themes and travel destinations. Each week offers a different theme, early drop-off and late pick-up at no extra cost, lunch options, and guaranteed fun! We hope you ll join us, and let our camps be the best part of your summer. Sincerely, Tristin Ware Director of Education Operations Katie Fortescue Education Coordinator JOIN US FOR PARENT NIGHT WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019 Is this your first time coming to camp? Do you have specific questions you want answered?join us for Parent Night, Wednesday, May 8 from 5:30-6:30 PM, in the Green Room Learning Space, in the Carol J. and Barney Barnett Learning Center. Camp registrations will not be taken at this event. Learn how camps benefit your children AquaCamps safety procedures Overview of campers daily itineraries How the Aquarium makes summer FUN GENERAL INFORMATION: Registration for members opens January 28, 2019 and for all others on February 4, To ensure you don t miss out, register early! Go to flaquarium.org, scroll over Education, click Camps in the drop down menu, and select Summer Camp. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and e-checks. If you do not have internet access, call (813) to request assistance with the reservation process. Education Reservations AquaCamps The Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL Scan code for convenient online registration! DROP OFF/PICK UP Extended care is included in your registration no extra fees! Early drop-off for campers begins at 7:30 AM. It is mandatory that each camper be signed in by an adult each morning. Parents and guardians are welcome to temporarily park in the circle located in front of the Aquarium and escort their camper into the Business Entrance. If a cruise ship is in port, please use the Aquarium parking lot. An access code will be provided in the confirmation letter. Campers must be personally signed out by an adult, showing a valid ID, each afternoon. Parents and guardians are welcome to temporarily park in the circle located in front of the Aquarium and enter through the Business Entrance to sign out their camper. Please note the latest pick up is 5:30 PM, after which time the Aquarium reserves the right to charge $1 per minute until the camper is signed out. Please inform camp staff if your camper needs to be picked up early (before 4 PM) or will be dropped off late (after 9:15am). Contact camp staff if the camper will be picked up by someone other than the person noted on the sign-in sheet. The camp phone line is x4122 and only operates during camp hours. BUDDIES Children who have completed kindergarten through grade 3, or are 6-9 years old, have the option of choosing a weekly buddy that is in the same grade/age range. Please be advised that classes of completed kindergarten through grade 1 or grade 2-3 may run simultaneously in different rooms due to camp capacities. If your child would like to be in the same class as a friend/relative of the same grade/ age, please make sure the buddy name is listed on the online registartion form. You may only choose one buddy per week; however, the buddy does not have to be the same for multiple weeks. T-SHIRTS All campers will receive one camp t-shirt, distributed on the first day of the camp, for each camp in which they are registered. For On Location camps, t-shirts are mandatory on field trip days. Additional t-shirts will be available for purchase for $15. Sizes include children: S (4-6), M (8-10), L (12-14) and adult: S, M, and L. WATER BOTTLES Travel campers will receive one water bottle on the first day of their camp. They will only receive one bottle per summer. Campers returning for multiple weeks of camp will be asked to bring their AquaCamp water bottle. Due to the heat, we recommend campers bring and use their water bottle each day. Additional water bottles are available and can be purchased for $10. On Location campers, AquaKids and AquaTots do not receive a water bottle.

3 AQUATOTS AGES 3 & 4 Camps are taught by teachers specializing in prek kindergarten. One teacher and assistant will be with every camp, with a maximum of 10 campers. Camps include science explorations, arts and crafts, choice-time and tours through the Aquarium. Adults accompanying campers are encouraged to interact and participate in all activities! Each camper must be accompanied by an adult. Wednesday 10:30-11:30 AM $10 Members, $14 Non-Members Register for two camps and receive an additional $2 discount on camps thereafter (3 or more). Discount applies to campers in the same household of the same age. COASTAL CRITTERS June 5 at 10:30 AM Discover which animals live on the beach, both above and below the waves. Take a look at some of the shells of Florida, meet a beach-loving animal, build beach crafts, and learn how the beach can be a place to learn and play. ALLIGATOR ALLEY June 12 at 10:30 AM Trek through the swamps to find these Florida natives. Take an up-close and personal look at these awesome animals and see what makes them perfect predators. Learn how we take care of our alligators at the Aquarium and more! UNDER THE (DEEP) SEA June 19 at 10:30 AM Did you know there are parts of the deep ocean that have NEVER been explored? Take a look at some creepy creatures that live there as you explore the different ocean depths. SPECTACULAR SHARKS June 26 at 10:30 AM Let s dive into the world of sharks to find out what makes them so spectacular. With over 400 types of sharks, they have different adaptations to live all over the world. Get up close to the sharks at the Aquarium and learn how we care for these animals. NEW! IMPOSSIBLE INVADERS July 3 at 10:30 AM Learn about some of Florida s animal invaders. Discover the answers to how they got here and what kind of trouble they re creating. We ll meet an invader up close and discover how to keep these animals from invading your home. MAGNIFICENT MAMMALS July 10 at 10:30 AM Dolphins, dogs, and people look very different. So what do they have in common? They re all mammals! Learn what makes a mammal a mammal, feel fur from different animals, and see how people have more in common with other mammals than we think. SUMMER SLIME July 17 at 10:30 AM Science is a very messy field. Learn about some awesome dirty jobs in science, especially at the Aquarium. Our jobs may not be squeaky clean, but that does not make them any less fun! Create your own mess and make some slime to take home. NEW! DINO DIG July 24 at 10:30 AM Dinosaurs at the Aquarium? You bet! Take a trip back in time to study the crazy and strange animals that once roamed the planet. Dive even deeper to discover the prehistoric creatures that called Florida home. WONDERS OF WATER July 31 at 10:30 AM What covers 75% of our Earth and is very important to the the animals living at The Florida Aquarium? You guessed it WATER! Discover and experiment with the properties of water. WHAT S COOKIN'? August 7 at 10:30 AM We have our own kitchen just for our animals! Join us as we take a closer look at what it takes to make a nutritious and delicious meal for everything from our sharks to our seahorses. Finish off the class by making a fun snack of your own. AQUAKIDS AGES 5 & 6 NEW for 2019, AquaKids will be full day camps! Camps are taught by teachers specializing in prek kindergarten. One teacher and assistant will be with every camp, with a maximum of 12 campers. Camps include science explorations, tours through the Aquarium, arts and crafts, choice-time and splash time at Splash Pad. Hours: 9 AM 4 PM; Monday - Friday FREE extended care: Earliest drop-off is 7:30 AM. Latest pick-up is 5:30 PM. 5-Day Camps: $190 Members, $230 Non-Members 3-Day Camp: $125 Members, $165 Non-Members Register for two camps and receive an additional $15 discount on camps thereafter (3 or more). Discount applies to campers in the same household of the same age. JUNIOR NATURALIST June 3-7 Prepare to explore nature! Learn how to identify animal tracks, scat, and more. You can discover a lot about an ecosystem by looking a little closer and studying the plants and animals that live there. NEW! FORCES OF NATURE June We all love superheroes, but we forget that animals have superpowers too. Learn about the strongest punches, the highest fliers, the fastest swimmers, and the greatest heroes of the animal kingdom. Witness our resident hero s strength, build your own superhero, and see the power of nature up close! ANIMAL ANTICS June Animals run, jump, hop, and romp! Come play as we look at different ways animals interact with each other and their environment. You are sure to have a blast as we explore from leaping lemurs to waddling penguins and so much more. NEW! BIRD BRAIN June Did you know that having a bird brain is a compliment? In fact, birds can be very smart! They can learn behaviors, use tools, and create intricate nests. Learn all about our feathered friends here at The Florida Aquarium. EARTH BUDDIES July 1-3 *3-Day Camp* The planet needs you! Become a friend of the earth and learn what everyday things you can do to help keep our planet safe! Reduce, reuse, recycle, refuse, and repurpose for a week of conservation-based fun. WHALE TALES July 8-12 These creatures are some of the largest in the ocean yet eat one of the smallest. Whales are great musicians, awesome divers, and are some of the gentlest giants in the sea. Dive in to this camp and make your own whale tale. JAWSOME July The ocean needs your help! Trash in the water, oil spills, and plastic are causing big problems for our underwater friends. Discover what you can do to protect this important ecosystem. NEW! BONEY BODIES July Many animals have skeletons just like we do! From turtle shells to alligator jaws, take a look at animal bones and compare their bodies to our own. Get ready to get up close with the vertebrates at the Aquarium. MERMAIDS, MONSTERS, AND MYTHS July 29-August 2 The kraken, mermaids, and unicorns might not be real, but the animals that inspired them sure are! Discover the tales that inspired the myths, and create a sea creature of your very own. SWAMP STOMP August 5-9 Mud, muck, bugs, yuck! Swamps are messy, but they are still full of important wildlife! They not only provide shelter for animals, they provide nutrients and clean water for people too. Explore the wetlands, and see for yourself. 3

4 FULL-DAY ON LOCATION CAMPS COMPLETED KINDERGARTEN GRADE 1 (AGES 6-7) All On Location camps are taught by experienced teachers. Camps include science explorations, tours of the Aquarium, a live animal encounter, a field trip, arts and crafts, and splash time at Splash Pad. Hours: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Monday - Friday FREE extended care: Earliest drop off is 7:30 AM. Latest pick up is 5:30 PM. 5-Day Camps: $215 Members, $265 Non-Members 3-Day Camp: $135 Members, $165 Non-Members Register for two camps and receive an additional $20 discount on camps thereafter (3 or more). Discount applies to campers in the same household of the same age. SWAMP SAFARI June 3-7 Florida is well known for its wetland habitats. From reptiles to birds, swamps are home to many creatures. Visit Boyd Hill Nature Preserve in St. Petersburg to check out some swamp residents. WHALE, WHALE, WHALE June Learn about whales and their mammal cousins that call the ocean home. Campers will have a chance to observe an animal wellness session with our biologist team. Visit Clearwater Marine Aquarium to see Florida marine mammals up close. NEW! WORLD WILD WEB June Using lures, ambushing their prey, and hiding with mimicry are just a few ways animals hunt. Take a close look at the food chain of ocean habitats to see how these techniques are used. Travel to our local Center for Conservation in Apollo Beach to see a food web in action. THIS CAMP IS DINO-MITE! June Get ready to go back to the time of the dinosaurs. Through fossil exploration and crazy experiments, campers will discover more about prehistoric creatures. Visit Dinosaur World in Plant City to find some fossils of your own. NO PLACE LIKE HOME July 1-3 *3-Day Camp* Florida is home to awesome habitats and wildlife. Come learn how the Aquarium, and you, can help protect our natural resources. Board the Aquarium s Bay Spirit II for an eco-cruise to search for Tampa Bay s wild inhabitants. NEW! SEA-CRETS OF THE DEEP July 8-12 Discover strange animals of the deep sea! Find out the secrets to how they deal with extreme pressure, constant darkness, and cold temperatures. Take a trip to Tampa s Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) to learn how the deep ocean compares to deep space. THE TOOTH ABOUT SHARKS July Study sharks from the inside out! Explore how a shark s senses compare to your own. Travel to Busch Gardens Tampa to compare sharks to larger land predators! ANIMOTIONS July Crawl like a crab, swim like a fish, and slither like a snake as we explore how animals move. We will travel to ZooTampa to observe some unique ways that animals get around. FOR THE BIRDS July 29-August 2 From spoonbills to sparrows and penguins to pelicans, investigate the amazing world of birds. Discover specialized adaptations that allow birds to fly. Travel to Lettuce Lake Park in Tampa to see some of our local feathered friends. CATCHIN SOME RAYS August 5-9 Get together for one last hurrah at the beach before it's time to go back to school. Join us for fun in the sun with games and activities aimed at being responsible beach goers. We will send the summer out in style with a trip to Fort De Soto in St. Petersburg. FULL-DAY ON LOCATION CAMPS COMPLETED GRADES 2-3 (AGES 8-9) All On Location camps are taught by experienced teachers and counselors. Camps include science explorations, tours of the Aquarium, a live animal encounter, a field trip, arts and crafts, a boat trip and splash time at Splash Pad. Hours: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Monday - Friday FREE extended care: Earliest drop off is 7:30 AM. Latest pick up is 5:30 PM. 5-Day Camps: $215 Members, $265 Non-Members 3-Day Camp: $125 Members, $155 Non-Members Register for two camps and receive an additional $20 discount on camps thereafter (3 or more). Discount applies to campers in the same household of the same age. NATURE TRACKER June 3-7 Look and listen to the spaces you share with Florida critters. Study animal tracks, scats and other signs to discover what is living right outside. Travel to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve in St. Petersburg to test your nature tracker skills! NO BONES ABOUT IT June Crabs have an exoskeleton, snails carry a shell, and jellies float in the current. Learn about adaptations that animals without bones have to help them survive. Travel to our Center for Conservation in Apollo Beach to learn about local boneless animals. MARVELOUS MAMMALS June Not all mammals are furry. Learn about dolphins, manatees, and other mammals that live in Florida. Take a trip to Clearwater Marine Aquarium to see marine mammals up close! NEW! LIONFISH, TIGER EEL, BEAR CRAB, OH MY! June Learn the truth about some scary marine friends. While they might look like something out of a monster movie, they have their own amazing secrets and abilities. Take a trip to Busch Gardens Tampa where we will meet some of these monsters up close. SUNSHINE STATE OF MIND July 1-3 *3-Day Camp* Florida is an amazing state with wildlife everywhere. Learn how you can help protect our native wild creatures. Enjoy playing in the Florida weather and take a cruise aboard the Aquarium s Bay Spirit II to discover more about our local wildlife. CAN YOU DIG IT? July 8-12 Giant sloths, feathered reptiles, and large sharks once roamed Florida! Dig through fossils that provide clues to the past. Travel to The Mulberry Phosphate Museum to dig in a unique fossil site and see fossils from animals that once lived in Florida. NEW! TO THE EXTREME July Join us for a week full of extreme animals! Learn about some of the most extreme ways animals have found to survive. Take a trip to ZooTampa to discover some extreme animals, and see what it takes to be the most extreme! ALL SHARK BUT NO BITE July Boldly come along to explore an exciting world all about sharks. Often misunderstood, we will learn how these amazing creatures live. We will even look at look at what is going on inside! We will travel to MOTE Marine Lab in Sarasota to see some of these amazing predators up close! BIRD IS THE WORD July 29- August 2 Come visit us for a camp filled with spoonbills, ruddy ducks, owls, egrets and penguin fun! The feathered fun continues with a trip to Lettuce Lake Park in Tampa to see what avian species live in our own backyard. BEACH BASH August 5-9 Where does sand come from? Find the answer and more by observing sand under a microscope, meeting beach critters and traveling to Fort De Soto in St. Petersburg to enjoy the beach. 5

5 FULL-DAY TRAVEL CAMPS COMPLETED GRADES 4-5 (AGES 10-11) All travel camps are taught by experienced teachers and counselors. Camps focus on marine science and feature a new adventure each day. Campers should bring a water bottle, swimsuit, sunscreen, and towel every day. Any extra recommended equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, etc.) will be noted on the parent letter at the beginning of the camp week. A camp shirt is provided each week, and one water bottle will be provided to each camper during his or her first week of camp only. Campers should be able to swim and be comfortable being outside most of the day. Hours: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Monday-Friday FREE extended care: Earliest drop-off is 7:30 AM. Latest pick-up is 5:30 PM. Register for two camps and receive an additional $25 discount on camps thereafter (3 or more). Discount applies to campers in the same household of the same age. ISLAND TIME June 3-7 $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Celebrate the end of the school year with a week of relaxation. Explore local sea grass beds at Pine Island, search for the perfect shell at Shell Key, and discover the creatures that call Caladesi Island home. WHAT S BELOW June $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Join us as we discover Florida s rich history. Spelunk a cave system in Brooksville, explore the ancient waters at Crystal Springs Preserve, and find prehistoric fossils in the Peace River. CRUISE THE COAST June $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Discover the sun coast by boat! We ll kayak at the Aquarium s Center for Conservation, ride a speed boat in Clearwater, and learn the ropes of seamanship on a sailboat. NEW! HABITAT ADVENTURES June $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Visit some of Florida s best parks and preserves. Traverse the trails at Brooker Creek, walk the canopy at Myakka, observe wildlife at Lettuce Lake, and snorkel the waters at Coquina Beach. BEACH LIFE July 1-3 *3-Day Camp* $175 Members, $210 Non-members Kick off your holiday festivities by visiting a different local beach each day. Relax on the sandy beaches of Clearwater, cool off in the water at Fred Howard Park, and catch some rays at Fort De Soto State Park. SPRING HOPPERS July 8-12 $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Come along for one of our most popular camps! We ll explore a new 72ºF spring each day. Get an up close look at the types of springs at Crystal Springs Preserve, float the Rainbow River, and try to locate mermaids at Weeki Wachee. ANIMAL RESCUE July $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Go behind the scenes at the Aquarium to learn more about how we help care for our animals every day. We ll also check in with the Aquarium s Center for Conservation, learn more about marine mammal rescues at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and visit a doctor s office at Busch Gardens designed for large animals. SIGHT SEEING WITH A SNORKEL July $330 Members, $390 Non-Members Practice your snorkeling skills at Shell Key, explore sea grasses at Fort De Soto Park, and get up close with some Aquarium residents with our swim program. NEW! SAND AND SEA July 29-August 2 $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Why is sand important? Where does it come from? Why is the ocean salty? Discover these answers and more as you visit Fort De Soto, Point of Rocks, and Egmont Key! A LITTLE R AND R August 5-9 $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Beat the back to school blues by enjoying a little rest and relaxation this week! Float down the Rainbow River, try out stand up paddle boarding, and relax at Coquina Beach. FULL-DAY TRAVEL CAMPS COMPLETED GRADES 6-8 (AGES 12-14) All travel camps are taught by experienced teachers and counselors. Camps focus on marine science and feature a new adventure each day. Campers should bring a water bottle, swimsuit, sunscreen, and towel every day. Any extra recommended equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, etc.) will be noted on the parent letter at the beginning of the camp week. A camp shirt is provided each week, and one water bottle is provided to each camper during his or her first week of camp only. Campers should be able to swim and be comfortable being outside most of the day. Hours: 9:00 AM -4:00 PM; Monday-Friday FREE extended care: Earliest drop-off is 7:30 AM. Latest pick-up is 5:30 PM. Register for two camps and receive an additional $25 discount on camps thereafter (3 or more), except for SCUBA (which is not included in the multiple-camp discount program). Discount applies to campers in the same household of the same age. THE WILD WEST COAST June $280 Members, $345 Non-Members The west coast of Florida is one of the wildest places on earth! Feel the thrill of ziplining over Mobley Bayou, traverse the canopy at Myakka River State Park, and search for wild creatures at Fort De Soto. REWIND FLORIDA June $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Wind back the clock as we dive into the story of Florida. Visit historical Fort De Soto, view the limestone bedrock at Crystal Springs Preserve, and explore a cave system in Brooksville. NAUTICAL ADVENTURES June $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Come along and explore the best parts of Tampa Bay by boat! Test your nautical knowledge aboard a captained sailboat, paddle the mangrove tunnels of Newman Branch Creek, and parasail over the Gulf of Mexico. FACE TO FACE WITH THE FISH July 8-12 $330 Members, $390 Non-Members Explore Crystal Springs Preserve, relax at Pass-A-Grille Beach, and shuttle out to Shell Key. Experience the Aquarium in a completely new way, by taking part in our new swim program. SPRING EXPLORERS July $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Come with us on an adventure to some of the fresh water springs in our area. From Kelly Springs to Lithia Springs, explore where most of Florida s drinking water comes from. Enjoy a trip down the beautiful Rainbow River. NEW! CONSERVATION CAREERS July $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Learn about potential careers in conservation. Explore the work being done at The Florida Aquarium with corals, sharks, and turtles, discover the importance of aquaculture, and learn about habitat restoration at Brooker Creek Preserve. SUMMER SEND OFF July 29- August 2 $330 Members, $390 Non-Members Wrap up your summer break with action and adventure. Traverse a high ropes course in Parrish, explore mangrove tunnels by kayak, and relax at Indian Rocks beach. OPEN WATER SCUBA SPECIAL AGE REQUIREMENT: years old June 3-14 (Monday-Friday, 2 Weeks), $760 Members, $945 Non-Members The SCUBA adventure begins with Heart of the Sea Swim*. Earn Open Water certification through SCUBA classroom and pool training provided by a certified NAUI SCUBA instructor from The Florida Aquarium dive operations staff. Open water certification dives will take place over two days (weather permitting). After SCUBA certification, campers will have an opportunity to dive at the Aquarium. Campers must pass a basic swimming test and provide their own SCUBA-quality mask, snorkel, fins, booties, and wetsuit. All other gear and study materials are included. Waiver and study materials will be given to parents during the required SCUBA information session (date to follow in confirmation packet). All waivers must be turned in before May 17, Campers with asthma, breathing conditions, ear tubes or other medical conditions must provide doctor s approval. SCUBA certification is not guaranteed. Only those who successfully demonstrate skills will be certified. Because of special arrangements, no refunds can be given after May 17, 2019 including refunds for medical conditions. ADVANCED SCUBA AND UNDERWATER NATURALIST SPECIALTY SPECIAL AGE REQUIREMENT: YEARS OLD July 8-19 (Monday-Friday), $650 Members, $770 Non-Members The SCUBA adventure continues with a skills refresher before heading out for nine open water dives (weather permitting) to earn Advanced and Underwater Naturalist Specialty Certifications! Campers will explore new dive environments and gain the skills necessary to plan and execute advanced dives in a safe manner. A certified NAUI SCUBA instructor from The Florida Aquarium dive operations staff will lead the skills refresher and open water diving. Campers must have an Open Water SCUBA certification before June 1, Campers must pass drift diving skills, mapping, navigation, data collection, deep diving and a limited visibility dive in order to obtain Advanced SCUBA certification. All waivers must be turned in before June 7, Campers with asthma, breathing conditions, ear tubes or other medical conditions must provide doctor s approval. Advanced SCUBA certification is not guaranteed. Only those who successfully demonstrate skills will be certified. Because of special arrangements, no refunds can be given after June 7, 2019, including refunds for medical conditions. 7 *Heart of the Sea Swim is sponsored by NAUI (the National Association of Underwater Instructors)

6 CAMPS AT A GLANCE DATE CAMPS AT THE AQUARIUM TRAVEL CAMPS AquaTots AquaKids Completed K-1 Completed 2-3 Completed 4-5 Completed 6-8 SCUBA** Ages 3-4 Ages 5-6 Ages 6-7 Ages 8-9 Ages Ages Ages Wednesday Monday-Friday Monday-Friday Monday-Friday Monday-Friday Monday-Friday Monday-Friday June 3-7 Coastal Critters Junior Naturalist Swamp Safari Nature Tracker Island Time June Alligator Alley NEW! Forces of Nature Whale, Whale, Whale No Bones About It What s Below Wild West Coast June Under the (Deep) Sea Animal Antics NEW! World Wild Web Marvelous Mammals Cruise the Coast Rewind Florida June Spectacular Sharks NEW! Bird Brain This Camp Is Dino-mite! NEW! Lionfish, Tiger Eel, NEW! Habitat Adventures Nautical Adventures Bear Crab, Oh My! July 1-3 *3-Day camp* NEW! Impossible Invaders Earth Buddies No Place Like Home Sunshine State of Mind Beach Life Open Water July 8-12 Whale Tales NEW! Sea-crets Face to Face Magnificent Mammals of the Deep Can You Dig It? Spring Hoppers with the Fish Underwater Naturalist July Summer Slime Jawsome The Tooth About Sharks NEW! To The Extreme Animal Recue Spring Explorers Specialty July NEW! Dino Dig NEW! Boney Bodies Animotions All Shark But No Bite Sight Seeing NEW! with a Snorkel Conservation Careers July 29- August 2 Wonders of Water Mermaids, Monsters, For the Birds Bird is the Word NEW! Sand and Sea Summer Send Off and Myths August 5-9 What s Cookin? Swamp Stomp Catchin Some Rays Beach Bash A Little R and R LUNCH AND SNACK PROGRAM 5-DAY WEEK ** No discount is available for SCUBA. FULL-DAY OPTIONS AquaKids AquaCamp On Location AquaCamp Travel Camp OR Bring Lunch & Snacks from home Snack options Light morning and afternoon snack daily. Light morning and afternoon snack daily. Light morning and afternoon snack daily. Parent provides two snacks, one for AM and one for PM. Lunch options A hot entrée or PBJ, plus a side item, A hot entree or PBJ, plus a side item, A bag lunch including a sandwich, Parent provides camper with dessert or fruit, and a beverage. dessert or fruit, and beverage chips, cookie or fruit, and beverage. lunch and beverage. Weekly Price Pre-purchased Pre-purchased Pre-purchased No added cost (sorry, partial meal $40/5-day week $24/ 3-day week $40/5-day week $24/3-day week $40/5-day week $24/3-day week plan is not available) ($45 week of camp) ($45 week of camp) ($45 week of camp) SCUBA HOW TO REGISTER: Early member registration begins January 28, Regular registration opens February 4, Visit flaquarium.org to register online for camp. If you do not have Internet access, please call Reservations at (813) to make an appointment or request assistance with the registration process. Discounts: Members (Couple or higher) automatically receive a discounted price for each camp. Once a member or nonmember signs up for 3 camps, a discount occurs on the third camp (and thereafter), except for SCUBA. Discount also applies to multiple campers of the same age.. AquaTots AquaKids On Location Travel Camps Travel Camps 3-4 year olds 5-6 year olds Completed Completed Completed K- 3rd 4th 5th 6th 8th Discounts $2 off per $20 off per $20.off per $25 off per $25 off per per camp after camp starting camp starting camp starting camp starting camp starting 2nd camp on 3rd camp on 3rd camp on 3rd camp on 3rd camp on 3rd camp (except for SCUBA and Advanced SCUBA) Full payment is due at the time of registration. Credit cards and echecks are accepted. CANCELLATION, CHANGE & REFUND POLICY: To receive a full refund, less a $25 cancellation fee per camp, cancellations must be made three weeks (21 days) before the start date of camp. Cancellations made 20 days or less before the start date of camp will not be refunded. All cancellations must be requested in writing or by . No refunds will be given due to inclement weather. Registration changes can be accommodated if space is available. A $15 fee will be assessed for all changes excluding cancellations. You will receive a confirmation letter via within two weeks of registration. If you do not receive this, call (813) for more information. The Florida Aquarium reserves the right to separate or combine camps. INCLEMENT WEATHER Summer can be a time of afternoon thundershowers and allday downpours. There may be times that plans are altered, especially for travel camps. In these instances, The Florida Aquarium has rainy day plans and will make decisions for the safety of campers. We make every effort to resume our plans as soon as possible. Inclement weather is weather that is severe enough to stop us from doing our regularly scheduled program in order to provide safe experiences. Hurricanes and hurricane preparations are also considered inclement weather. Since The Florida Aquarium does not have control over inclement weather, we WILL NOT GIVE REFUNDS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. For pricing, information or registering, call our Reservations office at (813) or visit flaquarium.org THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SCHOOL YEAR CAMPS When school is out, camp is in! Check out our single- and multi-day camps offered on holidays and teacher work days. AQUATOTS Young ones can have just as much fun when summer is over! Tots programs are offered in fall, winter, and spring, on select Wednesday afternoons. TRAVELING PROGRAMS We offer various programs throughout the year both at the Aquarium and around Tampa Bay. Many include LIVE animals! From game shows to beach animals, we have programs for all ages that are perfect for schools, clubs, and other organizations! BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE AQUARIUM We offer indoor and outdoor parties. An Aquarium party includes a cake, party decorations, paper goods, a designated birthday space, and more. SCOUTS Gather your group to fulfill badge requirements at the Aquarium. Workshops can be scheduled for Saturdays or Sundays or during other pre-arranged times if space and instructional staff are available. HOMESCHOOL The Aquarium offers monthly homeschool science classes during the school year. Each class uses inquiry-based learning and handson experiments and activities to explore science. Classes are 60 minutes for 3-5 and 6-8 year olds and 90 minutes for ages Ask about EcoField Trips! SLEEPOVERS Bring your scout, church, school or club to the Aquarium for an evening filled with fun! Dissect a sea creature, go behind the scenes, see animals up close, and more! Prices vary according to group size. IMMERSIVE AQUARIUM PROGRAMS HEART OF THE SEA SWIM A 20-minute swim in the Aquarium s newest aquatic habitat for guests 6 years old and above. SHARK SWIM This program includes a 10-minute Swim with the Fishes in our coral reef habitat, followed by a 20-minute guided swim in our shark habitat! Shark Swim is for guests 9 years old and above. You do NOT have to be SCUBA certified. DIVE WITH THE SHARKS Dive with the Sharks provides a unique opportunity for certified SCUBA divers, ages 15 and older, to come face-toface with live sharks! WILD DOLPHIN CRUISE A 75-minute journey on the bay aboard the Bay Spirit II allows guests to encounter awesome animals that thrive in Tampa s local waters. The only requirement is a sense of adventure. A good pair of binoculars is optional! 9

7 EDUCATION SPONSORS AND PARTNERS Association of Zoos and Aquariums Bloomin Brands Carol J and Barney Barnett Foundation Coastal America DEX Imaging Inc. Doormet Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County Florida Blue ESCOT Bus Lines Gulf of Mexico Alliance Hillsborough County School District Kiwanis Club of Downtown Tampa Mosaic NOAA Publix Supermarkets Charities Sea Turtle Conservancy, Sea Turtle Grants Program State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council T. Rowe Price Tampa Bay Estuary Program The Frank E. Duckwall Foundation The Ocean Project The Saunders Foundation Verizon Wells Fargo Macy s MISSION STATEMENT To entertain, educate and inspire stewardship about our natural environment. The Florida Aquarium offers a variety of educational programs including school programs, teacher workshops, birthday parties, sleepovers, homeschool workshops and more. Our Education Department is growing to meet the needs of our community. For education program reservations and information call (813) or or visit flaquarium.org. 701 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID TAMPA, FL PERMIT NO. 2082