Virtual Aquarium Mini Camp for Kids
Who’s ready to go on an animal adventure? Join Shedd animal experts to take a virtual tour and dive into the world of aquatic animals with Virtual Aquarium Mini Camp for Kids—a remote learning program for kids in grades K-2 and 3-5!
This virtual adventure will transport your animal explorer to Shedd Aquarium, where they will investigate the impressive world of aquatic animals and uncover unique animal adaptations that will leave them in awe! Your voyager will look nature in the eye as they meet animals up close, explore aquatic habitats and participate in hands-on activities, games and more! Each session will have a different animal or habitat focus and is designed to be fully engaging for kids grades K-5.
We look forward to celebrating aquatic animals and habitats in a whole new way with your animal explorer!
Ages
Participants must be currently enrolled in grades K-2 or 3-5 for the 2020-21 school year to be eligible for this program.
Dates
Sunday, January 10 (Grades K-2 only)
Saturday, January 30
Sunday, February 7
Saturday, February 27
Cost
$39.95 ($34.95 for members)
$7 off for each additional adventurer in the same session
Virtual learning ticket options by program
How do seahorses swim? Find out more during "Seahorses and Seadragons"
Come face to face with these fish like never before. Search for these masters of camouflage, get your questions answered by animal experts and find out what makes these fish so special.
Grades K-2: Seahorses and Seadragons
Sunday, January 10, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. CST
Grades 3–5: Seahorses and Seadragons
Coming soon!
What animals live in tide pools? Explore with "Animals of the Intertidal Zone"
You might find sea stars, hermit crabs and sea urchins in a tide pool. Join our remote learning program to discover how these animals and more are adapted to a life in an extreme environment.
Grades K-2: Animals of the Intertidal Zone
Saturday, January 30, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. CST
Grades 3-5: Animals of the Intertidal Zone
Saturday, January 30, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. CST
Do sharks sleep? Do stingrays have teeth? Join us for "Sharks and Stingrays"
Come face to face with sharks and rays of all different shapes and sizes. Watch an exclusive behind the scenes feeding session, take a virtual tour of habitats from Amazon Rising to Wild Reef, play animal-themed games and get your questions answered by animal experts while seeing these animals up-close for fun at-home learning.
Do reptiles have gills? Learn more in our "Reptiles" session!
From prehistoric-looking caiman lizards to swift turtles and steady tortoises, go behind the scenes and meet some unbelievable reptiles that call Shedd Aquarium home! Explore a virtual tour of their habitats from Amazon Rising to Islands and Lakes, ask questions to animal caretakers who will join the adventure, play animal-themed games and more.
Experience the wonders of the aquatic animal world right from your home and get curious with us during Virtual Aquarium Adventure Mini Camps for Kids! At Shedd Aquarium, our goal is to foster a love of nature in children by celebrating animals in a positive, uplifting setting. Shedd invites curious kids to look nature in the eye and feel inspired by the animals we share the world with during these hands-on learning programs! During each virtual session, kids will explore a specific animal or habitat from the aquatic world through animal encounters, hands-on activities and conversation with Shedd experts.
When are the virtual learning sessions?
Choose from any topics and dates below. All times are CST.
K-2 Seahorses: Sunday, January 10, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
K-2 Intertidal Animals: Saturday, January 30, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
3-5 Intertidal Animals: Saturday, January 30, 12 p.m.-2 p.m.
K-2 Sharks and Rays: Sunday, February 7, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. CST
3-5 Sharks and Rays: Sunday, February 7, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. CST
K-2 Reptiles: Saturday, February 27, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. CST
3-5: Reptiles: Saturday, February 27, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. CST
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.
What do families say about Shedd’s remote learning programs?
“I can't believe how much fun he's having and how much he's learning about animals through the K-2 class! Plus, the instructors are really kind and patient with the children, allowing them to answer so many questions and participate actively.”
“Both of our children really enjoyed the experience. They were engaged for the entire time, eagerly looked forward to each session and were sad to see it end. The leaders and special guests were very knowledgeable, patient, fun and able to capture my kids' attention and participation in appropriate inquiry and entertainment. I was so impressed with how each activity was organized, timed and planned to minimize distraction for the kids and to keep them engaged.”
“It's so engaging and interactive. It’s really the happiest I've seen my kiddo in a while.”
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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 via phone as soon as possible. In the event of a cancellation, you will be fully refunded within 30 days. Your refund method will be based on your original method of payment.
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Meetings will be held on Zoom. We will send an email with the link and password to the Zoom meeting upon receipt of the signed waiver and virtual overnight questionnaire that were in your purchase confirmation email. For security purposes, you must log in with the email you provided in the virtual overnight questionnaire. We will only admit users to the session whose names appear on our roster.
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- An internet connection
- A device that supports the Zoom platform
- A webcam and microphone (so explorers can play games, share their ideas and show off their creations!)
- Access to a printer or printing service for activity pages
- A pencil
- Scissors
- A glue stick or clear tape
- Crayons/colored pencils/markers
- A daily snack
- A water bottle with a cap
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- Each session will be facilitated by two of our enthusiastic instructors, who have experience engaging learners in virtual settings. Each session will have up to 20 participants.
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- One two-hour interactive virtual learning session
- One week before the program, you will receive a “virtual explorer pack” with all the information and activity resources your camper will need for the week.
Still have questions?
Contact us at [email protected] or leave a message at 312-692-3312.
Grades
Students must be currently enrolled in grades K-2 or 3-5 for the 2020-21 school year to be eligible for this program.
Dates
Sunday, January 10 (Grades K-2 only)
Saturday, January 30
Sunday, February 7
Saturday, February 27
Cost
39.95 ($34.95 for members)
$7 off for each additional adventurer in the same session