An adult and young child interact with a stuffed sea otter at an activity table.

Youth & Family Programs

Make a splash with programs that bring science learning to life for the whole family! From hands-on activities to online learning, youth and families can dive into the wonders of aquatic life, try something new and make waves for our shared blue planet.


A Shedd learning expert leans down to talk with a young Scout. They are both holding objects above a container of water as part of a learning program at Shedd Aquarium.

Photo by: Shedd Aquarium/Heidi Zeiger

Shedd Scouts

Calling all Scouts! Bring your troupe for a day of exploration of animals, science and careers at the aquarium and beyond. Leave with a one-of-a-kind Shedd Aquarium patch or merit badge.

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Young campers listen to a Shedd instructor as he shows them the food used to feed the stingrays in Stingray Touch.

Camp Shedd

Due to evolving spaces, Summer Splash and Summer Road Trip will be temporarily paused in summer 2024, 2025 and 2026. We are thrilled to host a reimagined, better-than-ever summer camp experience in our transformed spaces in the years to come.