N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island summer camp scholarships available

N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island summer camp scholarships available

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, with support from Outer Banks Health, is offering a limited number of scholarship opportunities for their week-long 2023 Summer Camps.

The goal of these scholarships is to reach underserved children, ages 6-13, and fund registration and activity fees to attend our interactive and educational camps. The application is open until March 20. For more information on scholarships, contact 252-475-2332.

Find dates and registration links for our week-long camp offerings at ncaquariums.com/roanoke-camps.

  • Animal Planet, a week-long, half-day experience, welcomes children ages 6-7. Meet ambassador animals, enjoy games and crafts, and head outdoors for fun-filled activities.
  • Junior “Shell”ebrate Turtles is perfect for ages 8-9. Participants will learn what it means to be a turtle and discover the turtle species that make North Carolina home.
  • Junior Aquatic Adventures leads children ages 10-11 on an exploration of Outer Banks aquatic ecosystems.
  • Junior Aquarist, for ages 10-11, allows campers to experience a week learning about how the Aquarium staff care for our resident animals.
  • Aquarist Camp, for ages 12-13, immerses participants in the world of animal care, including preparing diets, testing water quality, and enriching our animals.

General camp registration opens online Monday, April 3 at 9 a.m.