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Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Mini Marine Biologists

Clearwater Marine Aquarium · $250/week

Clearwater Marine Aquarium offers day camps for children aged 5-15, focusing on marine life, conservation, and hands-on activities with animal encounters.

▌ Editor's read The Clearwater Marine Aquarium's 'Mini Marine Biologists' camp website loads successfully, detailing various day camp programs for ages 5-15, including 'Mini Marine Biologists' for younger children and 'Marine Biologist in Training' for older campers. The camp is run by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a non-profit organization. While the website does not explicitly state ACA accreditation or provide a state license number, it emphasizes educational content and hands-on experiences with marine animals. Google reviews for Clearwater Marine Aquarium average 4.6 stars from over 25,000 reviews, with many praising the educational focus and animal care. The camp's social media presence is strong, with an Instagram handle @cmaquarium and a Facebook page 'ClearwaterMarineAquarium'. The site does not mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. The program is exclusively a day camp, with no overnight options.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Mini Marine Biologists is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. academic content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 5–7
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Address: 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $230 for members.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Mini Marine Biologists

What ages does Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Mini Marine Biologists accept?
Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Mini Marine Biologists is open to children ages 5–7. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Mini Marine Biologists cost?
Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Mini Marine Biologists publishes $250/week for the standard session. USD. $230 for members. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Mini Marine Biologists's hours?
Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Mini Marine Biologists runs 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Mini Marine Biologists?
Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Mini Marine Biologists is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Mini Marine Biologists provide lunch?
Clearwater Marine Aquarium - Mini Marine Biologists does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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