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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 Receive up to a 25% discount on AquaCamps with an Annual Membership Member registration begins January 29, 2018 flaquarium.org

2 CONTENTS General Information Page 2 AquaTots Page 3 AquaKids Page 4 Completed Grades K-1 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 Back Cover Opening Eyes to the world Hello AquaCamp Family and Friends, We are excited to invite you to join us for AquaCamps 2018 at The Florida Aquarium! Each year, our goal is to provide the best possible camp experience by creating themes that focus on the natural world while allowing opportunities for hands-on learning and discovery. As always, we have been working hard to make this summer the best one yet! As you may have noticed from the cover, this year s featured animal is the hermit crab. While they aren t true crabs, they are an important part of many ecosystems both in the water and on land. They eat both plants and animals, and we are learning more about their role as scavengers. These awesome shell dwellers can be found all around the world, with over 1,100 known species! We ll find out more about these cool critters during the summer while we spot them up close and personal throughout the Aquarium. We invite you to discover our new camp themes and travel destinations. Each week offers a different camp theme, early dropoff and late pick-up at no extra cost, lunch options, and guaranteed fun! We hope you will join us, and let our camps be the best part of your summer. Sincerely, Tristin Ware Senior Education Manager Katie Fortescue Education Coordinator to the world outside JOIN US FOR PARENT NIGHT WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH, PM. Is this your first time coming to camp? Do you have specific questions you want answered? Hosted in the Green Room Learning Space in the Carol J. & 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 Aquarium members opens January 29, 2018 and for all others on February 5, 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 in full-day camps begins at 7:30 AM. It is mandatory 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 Offices 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 Offices Entrance to sign out their camper. Please note the latest pick up is 5:30 PM for full-day campers. After 5:30 PM, the Aquarium reserves the right to charge $1 per minute until the camper is signed out. 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 x 4122 and only operates during camp hours. BUDDIES Children registering for Full-Day On Location Camps (completed K-1st grade/ages 6-7 and completed 2nd-3rd grade/ages 8-9) have the option of choosing a weekly buddy in the same grade/age range. Please be advised that completed K-1st grades camps and completed 2nd-3rd grade camps will run simultaneously in different rooms. If your camper would like to be in the same room as a friend or relative in the same grade/age range, ensure their buddy is indicated on the corresponding online registration form. Your child may select only one buddy per week, however different buddies can be selected each week. When requesting a buddy, please ensure that they are also listing your child as their buddy. T-SHIRTS On the first day of camp, campers will receive a t-shirt. Full- Day On Location campers must wear their camp shirts on field trip days. Campers returning for multiple weeks of camp will receive a t-shirt each week. 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 Each travel camper will receive one water bottle on the first day of their camp. Campers returning for multiple weeks of camp will be asked to bring their AquaCamps 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, but those who purchase a lunch option will receive a reusable cup. Please inform camp staff if your camper needs to be picked up early or will be dropped off late. Contact 1

3 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 10:00-11:00 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 of the same age. FISH FLURRY May 30th 10:00-11:00 AM Explore the oceans to discover fish from all over the world, and take a walk into the coral reef to discover some fish that call the Aquarium home. There are thousands of fish out there, learn which ones you might see next time you go to the beach! NEW! EXTREME ELEMENTS June 6th 10:00-11:00 AM Animals can live in some of the harshest environments! From the icy arctic to the dry desert, discover how animals survive in these wild weather conditions. ANIMAL RESCUE June 13th 10:00-11:00 AM Sometimes animals need our help! The Aquarium not only rescues animals, we do our best to get them better. Learn about our amazing staff and some of our resident rescue animals. NEW! MAD SCIENCE June 20th 10:00-11:00 AM Become a mad scientist and explore some messy, slimy fun. Create your own experiments with some hands-on science that you could even do at home. SUPER SHARKS June 27th 10:00-11:00 AM Sharks are some of the most important animals in the ocean. Discover why these apex predators are so special and connect with the sharks at The Florida Aquarium. ANIMAL ARTWORK July 11th 10:00-11:00 AM Did you know animals can create art? Some animals can even paint! Learn all about these animals, and watch some of our animals create their own artwork. OTTERLY AWESOME July 18th 10:00-11:00 AM Many people think otters are cute, but what about all the cool things otters can do? Discover some amazing otter adaptations. From their thick fur, to their webbed feet, these animals certainly are awesome. NEW! DUNGEONS AND SEA DRAGONS July 25th 10:00-11:00 AM Mermaids, cyclops, and other fish tales have been around for hundreds of years, but where did these stories come from? Are they real? Explore the realm of mystery and discover how these stories came to life. ANIMAL TALENT SHOW August 1st 10:00-11:00 AM Who knew animals could be so talented! Become a biologist and learn how we enrich the lives of our animals at The Florida Aquarium. From turtles, to sharks, to stingrays, to fish, our animals have some pretty cool talents. 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 the Splash Pad. 5-Day Morning Sessions: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-12:30 PM $90 Members, $110 Non-Members May 29-June 1 (4-Day) Morning Session: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM $72 Members, $88 Non-Members 5-Day Afternoon Sessions: Monday- Friday 12:30 PM-4:00 PM $90 Members, $110 Non-Members May 29-June 1 (4-Day) Afternoon Session: 12:30 PM-4:00 PM $72 Members, $88 Non-Members FREE EXTENDED CARE HOURS Morning Sessions 7:30 AM -12:30 PM, Lunch from 12:00-12:30 PM. Afternoon Sessions 12:30 5:30 PM, PM sessions exclude a lunch option due to time constraints See page 9 for lunch pricing. Register for two camps and receive an additional $10 discount on camps thereafter (3 or more). Discount applies to campers of the same age. UNDER THE SEA May 29th-June 1st 9:00-12:30 PM *4-Day Camp* The water is full of fantastic creatures! Discover the wonders of the water and get a closer look at some of the animals that call the Aquarium home. MY BACKYARD May 29th-June 1st 12:30-4:00 PM *4-Day Camp* Did you know there are animals in your own backyard? From turtles to frogs to bugs, explore backyard habitats to get familiar with animals you might see in your neighborhood. WILD REEFS June 4th-8th 9:00-12:30 PM Coral reefs are homes to hundreds of animals and play an important role in our oceans. The Florida Aquarium helps some of those reefs! Learn what we are doing and help the Aquarium save the reef. RAINY FORESTS June 4th-8th 12:30-4:00 PM Do you like chocolate? Vanilla? Bananas? Without rainforests, we would lose a lot of the foods we love! Connect with our Madagascar rainforest and the animals that call it home. EARTH RESCUER June 18th-22nd 12:30-4:00 PM Our planet needs you! Become a planet pal and protect our home by cleaning up litter, creating habitats for animals, and planting seeds. The Earth is in trouble, but with your help we can save it. DAY TIME CREATURES June 25th-29th 9:00-12:30 PM Let s take a look at some animals which thrive during the heat of the day! We will discover all sorts of animals living among us. Get up close to an animal you could find at a nature preserve, park, or even the next time you walk outside. NOCTURNAL NATURE June 25th-29th 12:30-4:00 PM There are plenty of animals who sleep during the day and are active once the sun goes down. Let s explore some cool creatures and their adaptations that make them perfect for life in the dark! Finish off the camp by meeting an animal who loves the nightlife. SHARK SWIM July 9th-13th 9:00-12:30 PM Mako sharks are the fastest sharks in the sea. Frill sharks dive in the deep dark depths. Hammerhead sharks can swim in giant schools! Learn all about how these sharks live as you plunge into this swimmingly fun camp. DOLPHIN DANCE July 9th-13th 12:30-4:00 PM Dolphins are some of the smartest animals in our ocean. Learn how they swim, hunt, and play. See if you have what it takes to be a researcher, dolphin care specialist, and overall dolphin expert. NEW! JUNIOR SCIENTIST July 16th-20th 9:00-12:30 PM Scientists make new discoveries every day! Get ready to dive into the wacky world of science and be prepared for things to get messy, slimy, and downright icky in our classroom. NEW! JUNIOR EXPLORER July 16th-20th 12:30-4:00 PM Become an explorer for the week by learning how to identify animals and plants. Look for clues to see what animals have been visiting by learning about tracks and scat. Use your new exploring skills to discover the wildlife around your home! SEA MYTHS July 23rd-27th 9:00-12:30 PM From the elusive Kraken to mysterious mermaids, explore sea monsters and the animals that inspired their story. Create your very own sea myth! REAL MONSTERS July 23rd-27th 12:30-4:00 PM The ocean depths can be home to creepy creatures! Learn all about real life monsters, and explore what lives in the deepest parts of the sea. BEACH BASH July 30th-August 3rd 9:00-12:30 PM End the summer with a beach party. From the sand on the land to the shallow sea creatures, spend your last week exploring our coastlines, seashells, and sunshine. RADICAL WAVES July 30th-August 3rd 12:30-4:00 PM Ride out the last wave before school starts. Submerge yourself in games, play in the water, and take a look at some animals that love to play in the waves. NEW! FEATHERED FRIENDS June 11th-15th 9:00-12:30 PM The Aquarium isn t just for fish! Get to know our free-flying birds in our Wetlands habitat and discover the local Florida birds you might see every day. NEW! SLIPPERY SCALES June 11th-15th 12:30-4:00 PM Sometimes it s not easy being a small fish in a big pond (or ocean); that s why these animals have such cool adaptations! Learn all about our slippery-scaled friends and how they survive. OCEAN HELPER June 18th-22nd 9:00-12:30 PM 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. 3

4 DANDY DINO DIG June 18th-22nd Fossils are found throughout Florida and tell a story of Earth s history. From trilobites to megalodons, Florida is full of fossils; get a chance to meet some dinosaur relatives up close. Campers will take a trip to Plant City s Dinosaur World to see these fossils come to life. NEW! EXPEDITION FLORIDA June 18th-22nd Florida is full of interesting and fun habitats to explore. Take a journey through the numerous Florida habitats and get close up encounters with some of the animals that live in them. Travel out to The Center for Conservation to get an introduction to kayaking and look for some estuary creatures. 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 the 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: $210 Members, $260 Non-Members 4-Day Camp: $175 Members, $215 Non-Members See page 9 for lunch pricing. Register for two camps and receive an additional $20 discount on camps thereafter (3 or more). Discount applies to campers of the same age. SEA SAVERS May 29th-June 1st *4-day camp* The oceans need our help! Explore the different animals and plants that live in fragile ecosystems and how you can make a positive impact on the environment. Meet some of these animals up close and discover the effects our actions have on them. Visit Lettuce Lake Park to see the hardwood hammock and learn the importance of sustaining natural Florida habitats. NEW! ARTISTIC ANIMALS June 4th-8th Channel your inner artist and discover which of our animals are artists too. Get a close up view of our animals creating their own artwork, which will inspire you to create your own! Expand your skills when we ride on the Pirate Water Taxi over to The Glazer s Children s Museum for a day of artistic fun. SPLASHY SCIENCE June 11th-15th Splish, splash! Learn all about the properties of water and the water cycle by conducting experiments and participating in exciting activities all about H 2 O. Discover what it takes to live in an aquatic ecosystem by meeting some of our amazing animals. Visit The Museum of Science and Industry to further explore the wonderful world of science. WHALE TALES June 25th-29th Otters, dolphins, and manatees, oh my! Learn all about the world of marine mammals. Campers will experience how smart our mammals are by watching a special animal wellness session with our biologist team. Visit some of our Floridian marine mammals and more at The Clearwater Marine Aquarium. WILD WETLANDS July 9th-13th Discover the animals and adaptations that are needed in a wetlands environment. Campers will meet some of these animals in our wetlands habitat and get a chance to get your hands dirty in our very own wetland environment at The Center for Conservation in Apollo Beach. JAW-DROPPING SHARKS July 16th-20th Explore the world of sharks and their relatives. Discover sharks all over the world and ones that live in our very own Tampa Bay. Learn the challenges sharks face, their importance in the ocean, and much more. Visit Tampa s Lowry Park Zoo to see more cartilaginous creatures. NEW! SCALES, SCUTES AND SKIN, OH MY! July 23rd-27th Reptiles have roamed the earth for many years, and several types are found here at The Florida Aquarium. Campers will meet some of these cold blooded animals up close and learn how they are able to live in different habitats. Take an adventure to Busch Gardens to meet some other reptile friends. FUN IN THE SUN July 30th-August 3rd Sun, water, and fun! Join us in the last week of summer for a week of beach fun. Campers will limbo, hula and meet beach animals. Campers will travel to Fort Desoto Beach to build sand castles and search for creatures at the beach. 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, and splash time at the 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: $210 Members, $260 Non-Members 4-Day Camp: $175 Members, $215 Non-Members See page 9 for lunch pricing. Register for two camps and receive an additional $20 discount on camps thereafter (3 or more). Discount applies to campers of the same age. ICKY-OLOGY May 29th-June 1st *4-day camp* Join us for a camp of icky science experiments and animals that make you go ewww. Campers will create sickening slime, nasty nibbles, and more. Take a journey out to Lettuce Lake Park to conduct the messier activities. FEATHERED FRIENDS June 4th-8th Learn all about our feathery friends! Discover birds native to Florida and some that migrate here during the winter. Campers will create their own bird that can fly, and take a trip to Busch Gardens to explore their aviary to see the vast diversity of birds they have. MAMMALOGY June 11th-15th A week full of marine mammal fun! Discover what mammals live in our waters and explore the diversity that we have globally. Campers will get a chance to make some enrichment items for some of our mammals here at The Florida Aquarium. Take a trip to The Clearwater Marine Aquarium to see more marine mammals that are native to our waters. THIS CAMP ROCKS! June 25th-29th Take a journey back in time throughout Florida s geological history. Check out some fun fossils, explore the different minerals and rocks found in the sand that make up our beaches, and create your own fossil. Campers will venture out to Mulberry, FL to dig up some fossils of their own. TOOTH-TASTIC SHARKS July 9th-13th Experience a week of sharky fun at The Florida Aquarium. Search for shark teeth, experience a shark dissection and compare your senses to a shark s super senses. Explore Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium s collection of cartilaginous creatures in Sarasota, FL. NEW! DEEP BLUE DEFENDERS July 16th-20th Learn about the different ways the ocean needs help. Create an invention that could help clean our oceans, learn what products to buy and use that are safer for the environment, and meet some animals affected by pollution. Discover more animals that need our help by visiting Tampa s Lowry Park Zoo. ROMP IN THE SWAMP July 23rd-27th Florida is known for the Everglades. Discover the animals and plants that live in the swampy environment by exploring our Wetlands Gallery. Campers will travel to Bradenton s South Florida Museum to explore Florida s Natural and cultural history, including their manatee rehabilitation center. BEACH EXTRAVAGANZA July 30th-August 3rd Join the fun in the last week of summer by attending our Beach Extravaganza camp. Campers will enjoy a beach luau and up close encounters with animals that roam the beaches of Florida. Campers will take a trip to Fort DeSoto Beach to build sandcastles and look for beach critters. 5

5 Travel Camps 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, mask, snorkel, and fins every day. A camp t-shirt is provided each week, and one water bottle will be provided to each camper during their 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 See page 9 for lunch pricing. 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 of the same age. BEACHCOMBERS June 4th-8th $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Explore a new island every day! Catch a ferry to Caladesi Island, snorkel sea grass beds at Pine Island, and beach comb at Sand Key. NEW! MAKING WAVES June 11th- 15th $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Grab your sunscreen, life jacket, and water shoes we re off to explore Florida by boat! Ride aboard the Aquarium s Bay Spirit II catamaran, speed through the Gulf of Mexico, and cruise along on a sailboat. ANIMAL RESCUE June 18th- 22nd $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Learn what it takes to care for animals big and small. Visit the veterinary offices at The Florida Aquarium, learn about marine mammal rescue at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and see a very large animal care center at Busch Gardens. JUST KEEP PADDLING June 25th 29th $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Join us as we paddle our way around Tampa Bay. Canoe the Little Manatee River, ferry to Shell Key, and kayak mangrove tunnels at The Center for Conservation in Apollo Beach. SPRING TIME July 9th 13th $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Celebrate the halfway point of summer by cooling off in a 72ºF spring each day. Float down the Rainbow River, see mermaids at Weeki Wachee, and learn more about how springs work at Crystal Springs Preserve. WHAT S BELOW? July 16th- 20th $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Explore Florida s history by looking below the surface. Look for fossils in the Peace River, explore below the surface in Florida's caves, and visit mastodons at the South Florida Museum. NEW! SIGHT SEEING WITH A SNORKEL July 23rd- 27th $330 Members, $395 Non-Members Bring your mask and snorkel to view the plants and animals that call Tampa Bay home. Watch fish at Holmes Beach, search for sharks teeth at Venice Beach, and get up close and personal with the animals that call the Aquarium home during our Swim with the Fishes program. ADVENTURES IN FLORIDA July 30th- August 3rd $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Join us as we spend our final week trying new experiences. Zip line over Mobbly Bayou, travel along an elevated boardwalk at Myakka River State Park, and search for wildlife at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Travel Camps 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, mask, snorkel, and fins every day. A camp t-shirt is provided each week, and one water bottle is provided to each camper during their 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 of the same age. ISLAND TIME June 4th- 8th $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Tampa Bay has a wonderful coastline. Come along as we celebrate the start of summer by visiting island beaches! Explore the seagrass at Caladesi Island, look for shells at Coquina Beach, and ferry out to Egmont Key for a locals-only beach day. REWIND FLORIDA June 11th- 15th $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Learn more about Florida s rich history by exploring caves, hunting for fossils in the Peace River, and visiting a spring. ADVENTURES IN BOATING June 18th-22nd $315 Members, $370 Non-Members Boats are among the best ways to explore all Florida has to offer. Try out your sea legs as we charter a sailboat, sample various paddle boats at Day Springs, and even parasail over the Gulf of Mexico! NEW! FACE TO FACE WITH THE FISHES June 25th- 29th $330 Members, $390 Non-Members Learn what makes a fish a fish before discovering some tricks to easily identify them. Put your skills to the test as we search the waters of Sand Key, examine the shores of Holmes Beach, and get an up close and personal visit with some Aquarium residents through our Swim with the Fishes program. NEW! PADDLE ON! July 9th- 13th $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Take the helm of your adventure as we paddle our way around West Central Florida. Try canoeing on the Little Manatee River, kayak through mangrove trails at The Center for Conservation, and enjoy a rest day aboard the Shell Key shuttle. SPRING EXPLORERS July 16th- 20th $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Beat the summer heat by joining our tour of springs. Cool off with mermaids at Weeki Wachee, check out the seagrasses as you float down the Rainbow River, and explore Crystal Springs Preserve. NEW! FLORIDA S BEST KEPT SECRETS July 23rd- 27th $280 Members, $345 Non-Members Join us for a final week of exploring some hidden gems. Zip line over Mobbly Bayou, search for wildlife at Circle B Bar, and immerse yourself in the history of the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. NAUI SCUBA DIVER- OPEN WATER Special age requirement: years old June 4-15 (Monday-Friday, 2 Weeks), $760 Members, $945 Non-Members** The SCUBA adventure begins with Swim with the Fishes* in the Aquarium s Coral Reef. 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, wetsuit, weight belt and lead weights. 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 16, 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 20, 2018 including refunds for medical conditions. RESCUE SCUBA Special age requirement: years old July 23-27, $450 Members, $535 Non-Members** The SCUBA adventure continues as divers learn to be a stronger dive buddy and prepare to respond to a variety of diving emergency situations with a NAUI Rescue Diver Course. The course includes two days of pool skills practice and academic study, including CPR and first aid certification, and two days of open water diving. The final day of camp is spent on-site at The Florida Aquarium. Campers must have an Open Water SCUBA certification before June 23, Campers must pass all rescue and first aid skills to obtain certification. Rescue Diver and CPR certification is not guaranteed. All waivers must be turned in before July 11, Campers with asthma, breathing conditions, ear tubes or other medical conditions must provide doctor s approval. Only those who successfully demonstrate skills will be certified. Because of special arrangements, no refunds can be given after July 8, 2018, including refunds for medical conditions. 7 *Swim with the Fishes 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 5/29-6/1 Fish Flurry Under the Sea/ NEW! Icky-ology *4 day camp My Backyard Sea Savers 6/4-6/8 NEW! Wild Reefs/ Artistic Animals Feathered friends Beachcombers Island Time Extreme Elements Rainy Forests NAUI SCUBA 6/11-6/15 New! Feathered Friends/ Diver- Open Water Animal Rescue Splashy Science Mammalogy NEW! Making Waves Rewind Florida NEW! Slippery Scales 6/18-6/22 New! Mad Science Ocean Helper/ Earth Rescuer Dandy Dino Dig NEW! Expedition Florida Animal Rescue 6/25-6/29 Super Sharks Day Time Creatures/ Whale Tales This Camp Rocks! Just Keep Paddling Nocturnal Nature 7/2-7/6 7/9-7/13 Animal Artwork Shark Swim/ Dolphin Dance Adventures in Boating NEW! Face to Face with the Fish Wild Wetlands Tooth-tastic Sharks Spring Time NEW! Paddle On! 7/16-7/20 Otterly Awesome NEW! Junior Scientist/ JAW-Dropping Sharks NEW! Deep Blue Defender What s Below? Spring Explorers NEW! Junior Explorer 7/23-7/27 NEW! Dungeons Sea Myths/ NEW! Scales, Scutes Romp in the Swamp NEW! Sight Seeing NEW! Florida s RESCUE & Sea Dragons Real Monsters and Skin, Oh My! with a Snorkel Best Kept Secrets SCUBA** 7/30-8/3 Animal Talent Show Beach Bash/ Fun in the Sun Beach Extravaganza Adventures in Radical Waves Florida LUNCH AND SNACK PROGRAM 5-DAY WEEK ** No discount is available for SCUBA. FULL-DAY OPTIONS AquaKids AM Session Only 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 (if also attending PM session) and one for PM. Lunch options (Extended hours) A hot entrée A hot entree or PBJ, plus a side item, A bag lunch including a sandwich, Parent provides camper with or PBJ, plus a side item, dessert dessert or fruit and beverage will chips, cookie or fruit and beverage. lunch and beverage. or fruit and a beverage. be provided. Weekly Price Pre-purchased Pre-purchased Pre-purchased No added cost (sorry, partial meal $40.00/5-day week $32.00/4-day week $40.00/5-day week $32.00/4-day week $40.00/5-day week $32.00/4-day week plan is not available) ($45 week of camp) ($45 week of camp) ($45 week of camp) HOW TO REGISTER: Early member registration begins January 29, Regular registration opens February 5, 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. 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 $2.00 off per $10.00 off per $20.00 off per $25.00 off per $25.00 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 Rescue SCUBA) Full payment is due at the time of registration. echecks and credit cards 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 ages 3-5 and 6-8, 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 SWIM WITH THE FISHES A 30-minute Swim with the Fishes in our coral reef habitat is for children 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 Arts Council of Hillsborough County and the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners Association of Zoos and Aquariums Bloomin Brands Brown & Brown Carol J and Barney Barnett Foundation Caspers Company McDonald s Resturants Coastal America Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County ESCOT Bus Lines The Fields Galley Private Foundation Florida Blue Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservations Commission Gulf of Mexico Alliance Hillsborough County School District Kiwanis Club of Downtown Tampa Macy s Foundation JPMorgan Chase Foundation L.V. Thompson Family Foundation NOAA PNC Bank Precinct Pizza Publix Supermarkets Charities State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council T. Rowe Price Tampa Bay Arts and Education Network Tampa Bay Estuary Program Tampa Bay STEM Network Tampa Bay Times The Ocean Project University of South Florida Verizon Foundation Wells Fargo Ye Mystic Krewe of the Nautilus 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