Junior Camps (Campers Entering 4th or 5th Grade)

Harbor Discoveries Junior Camps are for children entering 4th and 5th grade in the fall of 2013. Group size is 18, and there is at least a 1:4 staff to camper ratio. Harbor Discoveries instructors are First Aid and CPR, and lead instructors are Lifeguard certified.

One-week sessions cost $600 for New England Aquarium members and $650 for non-members, plus a $2 service fee for each non-member ticket. For more information please read our pricing and payment policies and scholarship information.

Registration for the 2013 season starts for members on January 14, 2013, and for the general public on February 4, 2013. To register please call Central Reservations at 617-973-5206 or register online using the links for each program. Please note that programs can sell out quickly. In 2012, a number of programs sold out during the members-only registration period. Waitlists are maintained for all sold out programs. To be placed on the waitlist, call the Camp Office at 617-226-2243.

"It was my son’s first experience at camp by himself and he loved it.

The staff was very energetic and friendly. He learned a lot while having fun."

– Stephanie, Junior Camper Parent

Crazy Crustaceans

July 8 – 12, 2013
Members, $600; non-members, $650
Click here to book online and receive a $5 discount.

Monday - Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Overnight trip from 9 a.m. Thursday to 1 p.m. Friday. No extended hours available.

Crustaceans’ powerful claws, hard shells and camouflaged bodies make them the kings of the tidepools. Campers will travel to different coastal habitats to learn about these beach inhabitants, including where they live, the effect they have on their ecosystems and how they are connected to humans. Download the program agenda (PDF 185 K).

Harbor Island Hopper [SOLD OUT]

July 15 – 19, 2013
Members, $600; non-members, $650

Monday - Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Overnight trip from 9 a.m. Thursday to 1 p.m. Friday. No extended hours available.

The Boston Harbor Islands are home to a dynamic array of habitats hosting a dizzying variety of life, with wonders to be found. Join us as we explore much of what makes our backyard so exciting. Campers will learn about the islands’ history and habitats as they tidepool, camp for a night, and investigate how important the islands are to our local community. Download the program agenda (PDF 185 K).

New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Maniacs [SOLD OUT]

July 22 – 26, 2013
Members, $600; non-members, $650

Monday - Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Overnight trip from 9 a.m. Thursday to 1 p.m. Friday. No extended hours available.

Build seal toys for the enrichment of our marine mammals! Explore the marine mammal world by observing a seal training session and visiting the Earth’s largest animals on a whale watch. Campers discover how the animals at the beach are connected to whales in the ocean while on local coastal field trips. Download the program agenda (PDF 185 K).

Fins, Claws and Paws

July 29 – August 2, 2013
Members, $600; non-members, $650
Click here to book online and receive a $5 discount.

Monday - Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Overnight trip from 9 a.m. Thursday to 1 p.m. Friday. No extended hours available.

From bird beaks to octopus beaks. From turtle flippers to fur seal flippers. Find out how marine animals have adapted to survive their habitats. The ocean and its beaches are full of creatures of all shapes and sizes. Campers will discover this variety through fun-filled exploration at local beaches, within the Aquarium, and upon a whale watch. Download the program agenda (PDF 185 K).