Marine Voyagers - Nautical Navigators
Marine Mammal Kids Day Camps in Milwaukee, WI
- 11 to 15
- $310.00
- 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Marine Voyagers - Nautical Navigators
Our Nautical Navigator is brand new for the 2020 season and better than ever! This summer camp for 11-15 year olds focuses on the incredible adaptations that our seals and sea lions possess to survive both on land and in the water. The first day of this camp will focus on the amazing assets our seals and sea lions possess on land. From their strong stomach muscles and rotating hip bones, to how they eat 5 to 50 pounds of fish, our campers will learn everything they need to know about how seals and sea lions survive on land. The second day of this camp will be soaked in underwater information! Campers will explore the adaptations seals and sea lions possess to help them be just as successful underwater as they are on land. Be sure to pack a swimsuit since this is the ONLY camp that has the opportunity to get into the water with our seals and sea lions. To conclude our Nautical Navigator camp, campers will have the experience of a lifetime entering our pool! They will stand on our waist-deep wet dock and meet one of our animal ambassadors on their level. They will splash, play, and learn alongside one of our seals and sea lions as well as our animal care team to create a lifetime of memories.
Summer 2020 Marine Mammal Camp Sessions
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June 11th - 12th
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June 29th - 30th
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July 23rd - 24th
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August 13th - 14th
At the conclusion of our camp, parents will have the opportunity to view and purchase photos of their children interacting with our animals. The only marine mammal kids day camp in Wisconsin, these programs fill quickly.
- Guests must be between 10-12 years of age to participate in this program.
- A parent/guardian must sign a liability release and all participation sheets before the child begins the program.
- Extended care reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance.
- Box lunch orders must be made at least a week in advance. Please see the Box Lunch Program form for details.
- Participants must speak and understand English without the use of an interpreter.
- Participants will be meeting the seals and sea lions from the safety of dry docks and poolside areas. Although feeding and playing with the animals are part of the program, participants will not be entering the water or touching the animals.
- Participants should remove jewelry and sunglasses prior to the start of the program. Prescription lenses worn for vision correction are acceptable.
- Photos will be taken during the interactive portion of your program. Photo packages will be made available and any packages purchased will be kept on file for 60 days. Personal cameras and video recorders are not allowed.
- Wearing comfortable footwear is recommended for safety.
- Participants are expected to follow all instructions given by the Educators and Animal Care Staff. Oceans of Fun reserves the right to remove any disruptive individuals at any time during the program.
- Participants requiring assistance or with special needs must be discussed prior to the program. This is to ensure the safety of all program participants and our animals.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- Please be sure to check your child in each morning at the US Bank Gathering Place by 9:30 am. There will be a brief orientation with check in on the first day of camp. Please allow an extra 10 minutes for the check in process.
- AM Extended Care runs from 8:00 – 9:30 am. All campers arriving between 8:00 – 9:15 am will be expected to attend AM Extended Care and will be charged the standard rate of $7.00 unless a guardian stays on premises until the start of the camp day. For AM extended care, parents/guardians may enter the zoo parking lot through the exit gate and drive carefully to the US Bank Gathering Place. Please use extreme caution while driving against the normal flow of traffic. Please park your car and walk your child up to the Oceans of Fun check-in area for drop off.
- PM Extended Care runs from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Campers that are registered for extended care will remain with Oceans of Fun staff until their authorized guardian arrives for pick up. The cost of this service is $6.00. All other campers will be picked up promptly at 4:00 pm.
- There is a late fee for pick up if you are more than 15 minutes late. You will be charged an additional $5.00 for every 15 minutes you are late for pick up.
- Parents/guardians must enter through the Milwaukee County Zoo admission gates during normal zoo hours. If arriving between the hours of 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, all cars must pass through the admission gates and present your program admission ticket to be allowed entrance for camper drop off and pick-up.
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