Summer Splash Camp: Stay Home Edition
Are you ready to make a splash? This summer, join Wellington the penguin and dive into the world of aquatic animals with Summer Splash Camp: Stay Home Edition!
This week of virtual summer camp will transport your camper to Shedd Aquarium where they will explore the impressive world of aquatic animals and uncover the adaptations that will make them say “WOW!” Your camper will look nature in the eye as they meet animals up-close, explore Shedd Aquarium habitats, and participate in hands-on activities, games, crafts, and more! Each session is designed to be fully engaging for your camper. Campers will make discoveries, build friendships and have fun!
We look forward to celebrating animals in a whole new way with your camper this summer!
Grades
Campers must be entering grades K-2 or 3-5 in the fall of 2020 to be eligible for this camp.
Days
5-day camp:
Monday-Friday
3-day camp: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Times
Grades K-2: All sessions 9 a.m.-noon CDT
Grades 3-5: All sessions 1-4 p.m. CDT
Program dates and registration
Camp topics are the same each week.
Registration ends at 5 p.m. on the Saturday before each session of camp.
Cost
5-day camp: $140 ($125 for members)
3-day camp: $85 ($75 for members)
Ticket options
Grades K-2
Wellington will introduce a new animal each day, including sharks, dolphins and (of course) penguins!
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-noon CDT
- Cost: $140/per camper ($125/member)
- Discount: $20 off for each additional camper in the same session
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m.-noon CDT
- Cost: $85/per camper ($75/member)
- Discount: $10 off for each additional camper in the same session
Grades 3-5
Join Wellington on his adventures, visiting a new habitat each day, including the Arctic, coral reefs and kelp forests.
Monday-Friday: 1-4 p.m.
- Cost: $140/per camper ($125/member)
- Discount: $20 off for each additional camper in the same session
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 1-4 p.m.
- Cost: $85/per camper ($75/member)
- Discount: $10 off for each additional camper in the same session
At Shedd Aquarium, our goal is to foster a love of nature in children by celebrating animals in a positive, uplifting setting. We focus on age-appropriate topics that lift campers up and give them hope and excitement for the future. We hope to provide an opportunity for your camper to look nature in the eye and feel inspired by the animals we share the world with.
Sessions
Choose from one of the weeks below. Camp topics are the same each week.
- Session 1: June 15-19
- Session 2: June 22-26
- Session 3: June 29-July 3
- Session 4: July 6-10
- Session 5: July 13-17
- Session 6: July 20-24
- Session 7: July 27-31
- Session 8: August 3-7
- Session 9: August 10-14
Registration ends at 5 p.m. on the Saturday before each session of camp.
Accessibility
The program includes use of the audio and video engagement functions of the Zoom platform and use of scissors, drawing implements, glue and tape.
At Shedd Aquarium, we believe there should be no boundaries to your experience. If you have an accommodation request related to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] or leave a message at 312-692-3312. We look forward to assisting you.
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- 5-day camp option includes a 3-hour camp session each day that week.
- 3-day camp option includes a 3-hour session on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of that week.
- Once you register, you will receive a "virtual backpack" with all the information and activity resources your camper will need for the week.
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- Internet connection
- Device that supports the Zoom platform
- Webcam and microphone (so campers can play games, share their ideas and show off their creations!)
- Access to a printer or printing service for activity pages
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Glue stick or clear tape
- Crayons/colored pencils/markers
- Daily snack
- Water bottle with a cap
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Meetings will be held on Zoom. We will send an email with the link and password to the Zoom meeting at 8:30 a.m. the Monday of camp week. For security purposes, you must log in using your child's first name and last initial. We will only admit users to the session whose names appear on our roster.
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No refunds will be issued unless Shedd Aquarium cancels the program. Shedd Aquarium reserves the right to cancel the event for any reason. If your event is cancelled, you will be informed by phone as soon as possible. In the event of a cancellation, you will receive a full refund within 30 days, based on your original method of payment.
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Each camp session will be facilitated by two of our enthusiastic camp instructors, who have experience engaging learners in virtual settings. Each session will have up to 20 participants.
What are families saying about Summer Splash Camp?
“My son is finishing up his week of Splash Camp this afternoon, and I just want to tell you how pleased and impressed I have been by the camp. My third-grader has loved the camp and stayed completely engaged every session! The instructors are awesomely adept at Zoom and the virtual environment. I was skeptical after a disappointing experience with e-learning in our district, but I am so glad that we decided to try it.”
“Seriously, that was incredibly well done. You kept a 7 year-old and a 5 year-old rapt for three hours on an iPad. I’m astounded that that was possible.”
“We just wanted to send along our family's thanks for a wonderful week of camp for our two younger children. Your program and instructors have been absolutely phenomenal and the kids cite this experience as their favorite byproduct of the quarantine. Thank you to your dedicated, enthusiastic and skilled staff for a wonderful week!”
Still have questions?
Contact us at [email protected] or leave a message at 312-692-3333.
Grades
Campers must be entering grades K-2 or 3-5 in the fall of 2020 to be eligible for this camp.
Days
5-day camp: Monday-Friday
3-day camp: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Times
Grades K-2: All sessions 9 a.m.-noon CDT
Grades 3-5: All sessions 1-4 p.m. CDT
Cost
5-day camp: $140 ($125 for members)
3-day camp: $85 ($75 for members)
Sessions and registration
Session 1: June 15-19
Session 2: June 22-26
Session 3: June 29-July 3
Session 4: July 6-10
Session 5: July 13-17
Session 6: July 20-24
Session 7: July 27-31
Session 8: August 3-7
Session 9: August 10-14
Registration ends at 5 p.m. on the Saturday before each session of camp.