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Summer Camps at the Aquarium

2023 SUMMER CAMPS DATES NOW AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING!

Camps at Ripley’s are interactive, innovative, and entertaining for guests of all ages. Fun, excitement, and memories that last a lifetime are what you will find when you participate in one of our camp programs.

Please note, cancellations, refunds, or date changes must be made at least 72 hours prior to event date.

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EXPEDITION CAMP

We invite your little one to go on an exciting half-day adventure with our Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies education staff! In our Expedition camps, campers will be engaged with story time, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and so much more! Campers even get a chance to get up close and personal with one of our fascinating animals! Each camp date will be focusing on a unique habitat and the animals that live there.

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CAMP INCLUDES

  • Aquarium admission
  • Activities
  • Snack
  • Token of participation

DETAILS

  • Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Ages: 4-7
  • Minimum: 6 campers to hold this program

UPCOMING DATES

Wed 14

Expedition Camp

June 14 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wed 21

Expedition Camp

June 21 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jul 05

Expedition Camp

July 5 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

JR AQUARIST CAMP

Campers will spend one full day learning what it takes to become a Ripley’s Jr. Aquarist! This camp is designed to inspire and educate kids on marine science and conservation. Activities during this program include: behind the scenes during a shark feeding, feeding stingrays, water quality testing, dissecting a squid, and more!

CAMP INCLUDES

  • Aquarium admission
  • Activities
  • Lunch
  • Token of participation

DETAILS

  • Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Ages: 8-14
  • Minimum: 3 campers to hold this program
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UPCOMING DATES

Tue 27

Jr. Aquarist Camp

June 27 @ 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Jul 18

Jr. Aquarist Camp

July 18 @ 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

VET CAMP

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an aquatic vet? We invite you to join us for an immersive learning experience! During this camp, we will perform some of the day to day activities that vets are responsible for, such as suturing, reading ultrasounds, examining specimens under a microscope, and more! We will also have the opportunity to hear from the veterinarian that takes care of the animals here at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies!

CAMP INCLUDES

  • Aquarium admission
  • Activities
  • Lunch
  • Token of participation

DETAILS

  • Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Ages: 9-14
  • Minimum: 3 campers to hold this program
RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

UPCOMING DATES

Jul 11

Vet Camp

July 11 @ 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Jul 25

Vet Camp

July 25 @ 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Summer Camps at the Aquarium

Please note, cancellations, refunds, or date changes must be made at least 72 hours prior to event date.

RESERVE YOUR CAMP EXPERIENCE!
Coral Reef - Clownfish