Super Sea Creatures
Faster than a speeding sea otter, more powerful than a shark - it's Super Sea Creatures! Join us to learn how sea otters, sharks, and even you can be an ocean superhero! We'll learn about these super sea creatures through exhibit visits, up close animal encounters and hands-on science activities both in and out of the classroom.

*This drop off camp is designed for Pre-schoolers and those entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2022. Campers must be 4 years old on or before their first day of camp. One week per camper.

AquariArt
Become a scientist and an artist in our 4 Day AquariArt camp! Each day, we will use a different medium inspired by the ocean to create nature-based works of art, from seaweed pressings to sand sculptures. Join us as we explore the Coney Island beach, meet our animal ambassadors, and discover new ways to make art!

One week per camper, but you can sign up for a 5-day Shark Week camp as well. Camper must be entering 1st or 2nd grade in the fall of 2022.

Shark Week
Sharks might seem scary on the surface, but these fabulous fish are important for healthy ocean ecosystems. Join us as we dive deep into learning about shark anatomy, behavior, care, habitats, and research. We’ll meet Aquarium shark keepers and go behind the scenes of New York Aquarium shark exhibits!

Session Dates:
June 27 - July 1, 2022
July 11 - 15, 2022
July 25 - 29, 2022
August 22 - 26, 2022

AquariArt
Become a scientist and an artist in AquariArt! Each day, we will use a different medium inspired by the ocean to create nature-based works of art, from seaweed pressings to sand sculptures. Join us as we explore the Coney Island beach, meet our animal ambassadors, and discover new ways to make art!

Session Dates:
July 18 - 22, 2022
August 1 - 5, 2022
August 15 - 19, 2022
August 29 - September 2, 2022

One week per camper per session. Camper must be entering 1st or 2nd grade in the fall of 2022.

Ecology Detectives
Grab your magnifying glass and detective hat! In this four day camp, become an on-the-scene investigator as we solve ocean mysteries. What creatures leave clues in the sand? What happens when sea otters suddenly vanish? And where in the world is that wanted whale? Help us crack the case through beach exploration, experiments, and more!

One week per camper, but you can sign up for a 5-day Aquarium Designers camp as well. Camper must be entering 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade in the fall of 2022.

Ecology Detectives
Grab your magnifying glass and detective hat! Become an on-the-scene investigator as we solve ocean mysteries. What creatures leave clues in the sand? What happens when sea otters suddenly vanish? And where in the world is that wanted whale? Help us crack the case through beach exploration, experiments, and more!

Session Dates:
July 18 - 22, 2022
August 1 - 5, 2022
August 15 - 19, 2022
August 29 - September 2, 2022

Aquarium Designers
Ever wonder what goes into creating a new Aquarium exhibit? Learn about the amazing work that artists, animal experts, architects, construction workers, engineers and more do to make an aquarium exhibit come to life. Then, we’ll design, test, and build our own Aquarium exhibits!

Session Dates:
June 27 - July 1, 2022
July 11 - 15, 2022
July 25 - 29, 2022
August 22 - 26, 2022

One week per camper per session. Camper must be entering 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade in the fall of 2022.

SEAvengers
Our oceans are in peril and you can help! Work with marine scientists to create a research investigation centered around conservation of local NY marine species. Through art, policy, technology, citizen science, and hands-on research, we will work towards solving the problems that our ocean faces today and those in the future.

One week per camper. Camper must be entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the fall of 2022.

Play, move, and explore the Aquarium with your toddler. Each week we will visit an exhibit, play, and meet an animal.

Friends & Anemones - January 2022
Bring your small fry for a big adventure at the NY Aquarium! Explore, play, and move through our exhibits with your young aquarist before the Aquarium opens. Each week discover the secrets of spineless animals like jellies, octopus and anenomes, play together, and meet an ocean animal.

• Wednesdays - January 5, 12, 19, 26
• Saturdays - January 8, 15, 22, 29

This ticket is for one child age 0-5 years and a caregiver. If you would like to add on one additional participant, you may do so during check out. (Add-on tickets are limited.)
 

Bring your small fry for a big adventure at the NY Aquarium! Explore, play, and move through the new PlayQuarium and our other exhibits with your young aquarist before the Aquarium opens. Each week we will explore and learn about life under the sea, play together, and meet an ocean animal.

Home Sweet Home: Kelp Forests - March 5, 2022
Home Sweet Home: Coral Reefs - March 12, 2022
Home Sweet Home: Wetlands - March 19, 2022
Home Sweet Home: Polar Seas - March 26, 2022

One ticket covers one child age 0-5 years and a caregiver. If you would like to add on one additional participant, you may do so during check out. (Add-on tickets are limited.)
 

Join us for this one-of-a-kind family experience as we head down to the edge of the water to explore the sandy shore ecosystem. We will collect plant and animal evidence and use field guides to identify and sort what we find. We’ll meet a live local animal and walk away with an appreciation for the amazing aquatic organisms that call Coney Island home.

This program is for families with children ages 3 and up. Tickets are per person, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Finally, camp for the whole family! Bring your crew to Family Camp at the Aquarium and enjoy a morning of fun activities and unique animal experiences.

Winter: Wild Winter Wonders - December 30, 2021
Bundle up and come on down to Coney Island to discover how animals stay warm in the winter! Enjoy early access to the Aquarium while an Educator leads your family through themed activities, a glance behind the scenes and up-close animal encounter.

Winter: New Year's Eve Sealabration - December 31, 2021
Say "SEA you later" to 2021 with this fun Noon Year's Eve event! Enjoy early access to the Aquarium while an Educator leads your family through themed activities, a glance behind the scenes and up-close animal encounter. We'll count down to 12:00 (noon) and celebrate Aquarium-style!

This program includes walking in areas that may be dimly lit. All pathways are wheelchair accessible. Stroller parking will be provided for anywhere that is not stroller accessible.

This program is for families. Tickets are per person and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Mini Marine Medics - Sunday March 20, 2022
Bring your vet-in-training to learn what it takes to care for the aquatic animals here at the NY Aquarium. This family programs lets children and adults go behind the scenes and get up close while experiencing how our veterinarians and keepers work together to keep our scaly, furry, and feathered friends happy and healthy.

Animal Trainer - Saturday April 9, 2022
Calling all future animal keepers! This family program lets you join your child as we explore what it's like to be a marine mammal trainer, go behind the scenes, and meet a small ocean animal up close.

This program is for families with children ages 3 and up. Tickets are per person, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Rise and shine at the Aquarium! Enjoy early access to one of our exhibits, meet an ocean invertebrate up close, and explore and play together.

Playquarium - November 13, 2021
Join us as we play like otters and explore like scientists in our newest exhibit! Enjoy early access to our PlayQuarium exhibit, meet an ocean invertebrate up close, and explore and play together.

Sharks - December 4, 2021
Dive into the FINtastic world of sharks with us! Enjoy early access to our Ocean Wonders: Sharks exhibit, meet an ocean invertebrate up close, and explore and play together.

This program includes walking in areas that may be dimly lit. All pathways are wheelchair accessible. Stroller parking will be provided for anywhere that is not stroller accessible.

This program is for children ages 2-8. Tickets are per person and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Calling all future animal keepers! Join us as we explore what it's like to be a keeper, go behind the scenes, and meet a small ocean animal up close.

Sharks - November 20, 2021
Has your child ever wondered how we take care of the sharks and rays at the Aquarium? Join us as we explore what it's like to be a keeper, go behind the scenes, and meet a small ocean animal up close.

This program includes walking in areas that may be dimly lit. All pathways are wheelchair accessible.

This drop-off program is for children in 2nd-5th grade.

No school? Dive into the Aquarium instead! We'll practice being aquatic veterinarians and investigate the tools of the trade. Explore our exhibits, see behind the scenes, and meet some of our ocean invertebrates up close!

Marine Medics - April 2, 2022

This program includes walking in areas that may be dimly lit. All pathways are wheelchair accessible.

This drop-off program is for children in 1st-5th grade.

Calling all future animal keepers! Has your child ever wondered how we take care of the animals at the Aquarium? Join us as we explore what it's like to be a keeper, go behind the scenes, and meet a small ocean animal up close.

Sharks - March 12, 2022

Marine Mammals - April 10, 2022

This program includes walking in areas that may be dimly lit. All pathways are wheelchair accessible.

This drop-off program is for children ages 6-11 years.

No school? Dive into the aquarium instead! Explore our exhibits, see behind the scenes, and meet some of our ocean invertebrates up close!

Sensational Sharks - January 17, 2022
Uncover the secrets of sharks and the scientists who research and protect them. Explore our exhibits, see behind the scenes, and meet some of our ocean invertebrates up close!

Seaside Explorers - May 2, 2022
We'll get up close with local species as we investigate Coney Island Beach together. Explore our exhibits, see behind the scenes, and meet some of our ocean invertebrates up close!

This program includes walking in areas that may be dimly lit as well as on the beach. Please contact us if you have any questions about accessibility or accommodations.

This drop-off program is for children in 1st-5th grades.

No school? Dive into the Aquarium instead! Join us for this two-day exploration of the wild and wonderful invertebrates that fill our oceans like octopus, anemones, and cuttlefish. Explore our exhibits, see behind the scenes, and meet some of our ocean invertebrates up close!

This program includes walking in areas that may be dimly lit as well as on the beach. Please contact us if you have any questions about accessibility or accommodations.

This drop-off program is for children in 1st-5th grades.