The programs, which begin Monday, June 22, give kids hands-on activities and experiments, observations and interactions with the animals, IMAX movies and outings aboard the aquarium's new research vessel.
The 2015 summer programs are:
- June 22-26 – “Junior Aquarist” (ages 6-8) and “Junior Marine Biologist I” (ages 9-12).
- July 6-10 – “Shark Safari” (ages 6-8) and “Junior Marine Biologist I” (ages 9-12).
- July 13-17 – “Wacky Science” (ages 6-8) and “Junior Marine Biologist II” (ages 9-12).
- July 20-24 – “Junior Aquarist” (ages 6-8) and “R/V Oceanography” (ages 9-12).
- July 27-31 – “Shark Safari” (ages 6-8) and “Junior Marine Biologist I” (ages 9-12).
- Aug. 3-7 – “Sound Art” (ages 6-8) and “Junior Marine Biologist II” (ages 9-12).
- Aug. 10-14 – “Ocean Explorers” (ages 6-8) and “Junior Marine Biologist III” (ages 11-14).
- Aug. 17-21 – “Sound Art” (ages 6-8), “R/V Oceanography” (ages 9-12) and “Junior Marine Biologist III” (ages 11-14).
The cost for each week is $450, or $400 for aquarium members. Each session meets from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and pre-care is available from 8:30-9:30 a.m. for an additional $85 per week, or $65 for members. Extended care from 4-5:30 p.m. is $170 per week, or $150 for members. Financial aid is available.
Health exam forms are required of every camper. The program is a Connecticut state-certified camp.
To apply or get more information on each program, visit www.MaritimeAquarium.org. More details and reservations are also available by calling 203-852-0700, ext. 2206.
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