Summer Seafari
Summer Seafari at the Oklahoma Aquarium offers engaging day camps for children aged 5-12, focusing on marine life education and conservation.
▌ Editor's read The Oklahoma Aquarium's Summer Seafari offers day camps for children aged 5-12, with specific age groups for different programs (e.g., 5-6, 7-9, 10-12). The website states that all camp staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The program is run by the Oklahoma Aquarium, a non-profit organization, suggesting a focus on education and conservation rather than profit. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the camp emphasizes age-appropriate activities and hands-on learning experiences related to marine life. The Oklahoma Aquarium has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on over 10,000 reviews, reflecting a generally positive public perception of the facility. The camp itself is not ACA accredited, which is common for institution-based programs. Social media handles for the Oklahoma Aquarium are @okaquarium on Instagram and okaquarium on Facebook, where they frequently post updates and engage with their audience.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–11
Summer Seafari fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 7–11
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 300 Aquarium Dr, Jenks, OK 74037
- Cost notes: USD, for a single day camp. Members pay $100.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer Seafari
- What ages does Summer Seafari accept?
- Summer Seafari is open to children ages 7–11. 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 Summer Seafari cost?
- Summer Seafari publishes $120/week for the standard session. USD, for a single day camp. Members pay $100. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Summer Seafari's hours?
- Summer Seafari runs 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Summer Seafari?
- Summer Seafari 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 Summer Seafari provide lunch?
- Summer Seafari 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Summer Seafari with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Summer Seafari.
- Deep Dive Discovery Camp · Oklahoma Aquarium · Ages 12–18 · $250/week
- Marine Biologist for a Day · Oklahoma Aquarium · Ages 12–18 · $120/week