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Get ready to dive into the deep and make some waves with Camp WAVE! This day camp experience is for students in grades K-5 held at Newport Aquarium and Newport on the Levee classrooms from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Students in Grades 6-8 can attend Career Camp during the week of June 26-30, 2023.

Camp WAVE is the only camp around where campers will meet sharks, penguins, and stingrays up close while exploring aquatic wonders and earth’s incredible natural diversity. From cruising alongside Antarctic penguins to celebrating innovations in science and engineering, there’s something for everyone at Camp WAVE!

 

2023 Summer Camp WAVE

Ultimate Predator
Regular Price: $250.00
Annual Pass Holder Price: $225.00
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Tiger sharks and hammerheads and blacktips… oh my! Dive into this week-long expedition to explore the world of sharks and other predators. Throughout the week, campers will come to understand the importance of sharks in our oceans, learn about fascinating predator - prey relationships, and encounter our aquatic animal ambassadors!

June 5 - 9, 2023 - Grades K - 2 / Grades 3 - 5
June 19 - 23, 2023 - Grades K - 2 / Grades 3 -5
July 10 - 14, 2023 - Grades K - 2 / Grades 3 - 5

July 24 - 28, 2023 - Grades K - 2 / Grades 3 - 5


Habitat Heroes
Regular Price: $250.00
Annual Pass Holder Price: $225.00
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These heroes may not wear capes, but they definitely know how to save the day! From sharks to alligators to sea stars, campers will spend the week exploring the many keystone species found at the Newport Aquarium along with the habitats they call home.

June 12 - 16, 2023 - Grades K - 2
June 26 - 30, 2023 - Grades K - 2


Feathers, Scales, & Tails
Regular Price: $250.00
Annual Pass Holder Price: $225.00
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What do feathers, scales, and tails all have in common? They’re adaptations of course! During this week, campers will discover the unique survival skills of penguins, sharks, snakes, and more!

July 17 - 21, 2023 - Grades K - 2
July 31 - August 4, 2023 - Grades K - 2


Ecosystem Explorers
Regular Price: $250.00
Annual Pass Holder Price: $225.00
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Are you ready to become a marine biologist for a week and explore aquatic ecosystems around the world? Campers will learn what an ecosystem is, the roles animals play in each ecosystem, and even get up close with the animals that would call these places home.
 

June 12 - 16, 2023 - Grades 3 - 5
 

Session Ecosystem Explorers (Grades 3 - 5) Week 2: Mon, Jun 12, 2023 - Fri, Jun 16, 2023 9:00AM - 3:30PM CLOSED

WAVE Makers
Regular Price: $250.00
Annual Pass Holder Price: $225.00
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Have you ever hoped to make a difference in the lives of our animal friends? In this week of camp, we will be focusing on conservation actions that protect our planet and the animals that live in it. Through crafts, science experiments, and even animal encounters, your camper is sure to make an environmental difference!

July 17 - 21, 2023 - Grades 3-5
July 31 - August 4, 2023 - Grades 3-5


Career Camp
Regular Price: $250.00
Annual Pass Holder Price: $225.00
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From biologists, to divers, and to even a veterinarian, campers will get to explore the many different career paths that can be found inside the aquarium

June 26 - June 30, 2023 - Grades 6 - 8

Session Career Camp (Grades 6 - 8) Week 4: Mon, Jun 26, 2023 - Fri, Jun 30, 2023 9:00AM - 3:30PM CLOSED

Cancellations

Cancellations are accepted up to two weeks in advance of camp. Within two weeks, no refunds will be made. Accepted cancellations will receive a complete refund minus a $20 administration fee.

If you have questions about Summer Camp WAVE, please email Lori Myers, Administrative Coordinator at lmyers@wavefoundation.org or call 859-815-1441.