Harbor Discoveries Junior Camps are for children entering 4th and 5th grade in the fall of 2012. Group size is 16, 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. For more information please read our pricing and payment policies and scholarship information.

Registration for the 2012 season starts for members on January 17, 2012, and for the general public on February 6, 2012.. To register please call Central Reservations at 617-973-5206 or register online. Waitlists are maintained for all sold out programs. To be placed on the waitlist, call the Camp Office at 617226-2243.

 

"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

Coastal Critters

July 9 – 13, 2012
Members, $600; non-members, $650
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.

Explore the diversity of life found along our shores, and investigate how it all fits together. From crabs to lobsters to fish, our coast is full of life to discover. Field trips to local beaches reach a new level of fun and learning when your guides are tidepool experts.
Register online

 

Fur sealNew Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Maniacs

July 16 – 20, 2012
Members, $600; non-members, $650
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.

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.
Register online

Into the Blue

July 23 – 27, 2012
Members, $600; non-members, $650
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.

The ocean covers most of the Earth and is full of mystery and discovery. A scientist’s job is to unravel those mysteries…come become an ocean scientist! Campers will explore how life under the waves is connected to our lives on land. Discover the oceans through the eyes of the Aquarium.
Register online
 

Harbor Island Hopper

July 30 – August 3, 2012
Members, $600; non-members, $650
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.

The Boston Harbor Islands are home to a dynamic array of habitats hosting a dizzying variety of life and wonders to be found. Join us as we explore much of what makes our backyard so exciting. Campers will learn about the islands’ features as they tidepool, camp for a night, and investigate how important the islands are to our local community.
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"It was fun and got to do a lot of different things I didn’t know about before coming to camp. The counselors were fun (and a little crazy sometimes) but they knew a lot of stuff."

– Trip, Junior camper

 

More Information

Contact Information

For general information please call the camp office at 617-973-0250 or 617-226-2243, or email at harbordiscoveries@neaq.org.

Harbor Discoveries camp complies with regulations of Massachusetts Department of Public Health and is licensed by the board of health.