Camp Programs
Summer Camp
Camp Fins & Friends is sold out for 2026! Email education@stlaquariumfoundation.org to add your child/ren to the wait lists
Dive into summer learning and fun with Camp Fins & Friends at the St. Louis Aquarium! At camp, kids ages 7 – 12 will learn about aquatic animals, think critically about conservation issues, participate in fun STEM-based activities and projects, and get to enjoy both the Aquarium and other attractions at Union Station!
Mark your calendars:
| December 1, 2026 | 2027 Themes and Dates Announced |
| January 26, 2027 | Camp + JSE Registration LIVE for Aquarium Members |
| February 2, 2027 | Camp + JSE Registration LIVE for Alumni Households |
| February 9, 2027 | Camp + JSE Registration LIVE to the public |
Our new Junior Summer Educators (JSE) program for Camp Fins & Friends will be open to the public in 2027! Come back to this page in December to learn more about how your 13-to-15-year-old can experience what it’s like to be an Educator on the other side of the summer camp table. Teens 16 and up can inquire about volunteering by contacting volunteers@stlaquariumfoundation.org
Camp FAQ’s
Our camp is open to kids ages 7-12. For camp alumni ages 13 - 15, please reach out to education@stlaquariumfoundation.org for information regarding our new Junior Summer Educator program.
M-F, 9:00am-3:00pm
Early Care drop off is 7:30am (additional $50 per child, per week). Late Care pickup is 5:00pm (additional $75 per child, per week).
$300 per child, per week. This cost covers camp T-shirt, learning materials, week-long Aquarium Admission, and various Attraction tickets.
Lunch is provided at NO COST thanks to Operation Food Search.
To inquire about our scholarship opportunities, email education@stlaquariumfoundation.org (limited space available).
Camp Fins & Friends spans 10 weeks, rotating between 5 different themes: Shark Week, River Rats, Aquarium 101, Summer in the Arctic, and Amazing Animal Adaptations.
We are located at the St. Louis Aquarium inside of Union Station, 201 S 18th Street St. Louis, MO 63103
- 1 month or more notice: 100% refund
- 2 weeks to 1 month notice: 50% refund
- 2 weeks or less notice: Not subject to refund, but we may be able to adjust your registration to another week.
Please reach out to the Education Team at education@stlaquariumfoundation.org with any other questions you have.