Summer Camp 2026: Into The Deep
Registration Open!
Camp Details
- Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 3:00PM.
- In an effort to make summer camps more accessible for families, a 20% off discount has been applied to 2026 camp fees!
- Each camp session is priced at $450 per camper. Fees include all associated materials, including camp T-shirts.
- Members receive an additional 10% off discount using their custom member code.
- Scholarships are available for qualifying families. More information can be found here.
- As a thank you for supporting our summer camp programs, all Summer Camp customers may claim 20% off an Annual Family Membership!
Into The Deep
Join us this Summer as we explore the mysterious secrets of the deep sea! From glowing deep-sea creatures to extreme ocean habitats, campers will embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with hands-on science, creativity, and outdoor exploration—all leading up to a thrilling deep sea trivia showdown each week.
Each week will highlight a unique deep sea theme with science labs, crafts and activities related to that week’s featured ocean zone. Aquarium visits, animal feedings, squid dissections, and beach time fun will take place every week of camp.
For all camp-related inquiries, please contact camps@centralcoastaquarium.com.
Camp Schedule
Monday-Friday* 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
*Monday-Thursday for the week of June 29th-July 2nd in recognition of the 4th of July federal holiday.
June 15-19th: Twilight Wonders, Ages 5-10
Explore the twilight zone where animals light up, migrate up and down through the ocean depths, and sparkle in the dark! Featuring a kayak excursion for 8-10 year olds!
June 22-26th: Midnight Magic, Ages 5-10
Journey into the deep, dark midnight zone to uncover strange animals and extreme survival strategies. Featuring a Floating Lab excursion for 8-10 year olds!
June 29-July 2nd: Abyssal Aliens, Ages 5-10
Dive to the deepest parts of the ocean to meet bizarre, resilient animals from Earth’s most extreme habitats, like deep sea vents and trenches! Featuring a kayak excursion for 8-10 year olds!
July 6-10th: Secrets of the Deep, Ages 5-10
Discover the ocean’s deepest secrets as we venture 36,000 feet to the bottom of the seafloor. Join our scientific explorers to discover new species of the deep! Featuring a Floating Lab excursion for 8-10 year olds!
July 13-17th: Twilight Wonders, Ages 5-10
Explore the twilight zone where animals light up, migrate up and down through the ocean depths, and sparkle in the dark! Featuring a kayak excursion for 8-10 year olds!
July 20-24th: Midnight Magic, Ages 5-10
Journey into the deep, dark midnight zone to uncover strange animals and extreme survival strategies. Featuring a kayak excursion for 8-10 year olds!
July 27-31st: Abyssal Aliens, Ages 5-10
Dive to the deepest parts of the ocean to meet bizarre, resilient animals from Earth’s most extreme habitats, like deep sea vents and trenches! July 27-31st camp features a Floating Lab excursion for 8-10 year olds!
Aug. 3-7th: Secrets of the Deep, Ages 11-14
Discover the ocean’s deepest secrets as we venture 36,000 feet to the bottom of the seafloor. Join our scientific explorers to discover new species of the deep! Featuring a kayak and Floating Lab excursion for 11-14 year olds!
Scholarships
Through the support of local grants and private donors, scholarships are available for families seeking financial assistance to send their child(ren) to camp. Please follow the steps outlined below to complete an application. In this application you will be asked to verify your household’s gross annual income, explain why you are requesting support, and detail how attending summer camp will benefit your child(ren). Scholarships will be awarded based on need and availability of funds.
How To Apply
- Complete a summer camp registration form.
- Select “Yes” when asked if you would like to apply for a scholarship. Please complete the application questions that follow.
- Click “Submit.”
- Please wait for a staff member to contact you regarding your award status. You are not required to complete the regular camp registration fee.
Please contact camps@centralcoastaquarium.com with scholarship related questions.
Cancelation Policy
- Cancellations made 14 or more days prior to the start of camp will receive a full refund.
- Cancellations made 7–13 days prior to the start of camp will receive a 50% refund.
- No refunds will be issued for cancellations made fewer than 7 days before camp begins, no-shows, or early withdrawal. Extenuating circumstances may be considered on a case by case basis.
