Central Coast Aquarium Camps

Central Coast Aquarium Camps includes Spring Camp 2026 for K-4th grade, Big Fish Little Fish for children ages 2-5 with their guardians, and Coastal Quest for ages 5-12. Spring Camp 2026 runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Big Fish Little Fish meets every other Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, and Coastal Quest meets every Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Aquarium admission is included with camp registration and with each program.

Programs

• Spring Camp 2026 — K-4th grade · Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-12:00PM · $70–$350 · Single-day and full-week options are available. Aquarium admission is included. Scholarships are available for qualifying families.
• Big Fish Little Fish — 2-5 · Every other Tuesday, 10:00-11:00AM · $30–$60 per month · Program for children and their guardians. Fees include interactive instructor led programs, craft and activity materials, and aquarium admission for the day of the program.
• Coastal Quest — 5-12 · Every Wednesday, 10:00-11:30AM · $37.50–$150 per month · Weekly aquarium program with hands-on STEM activities, outdoor exploration, and creative projects. Members receive $25 off monthly Coastal Quest packages.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–12 years old
• Price range: $30–$350
• General schedule: Spring Camp 2026 is April 6th-10th. Big Fish Little Fish runs every other Tuesday from September through May. Coastal Quest runs every Wednesday through May.
• Facility hours: Open daily, 10am-4pm

About the provider

The mission of the Central Coast Aquarium nonprofit is to cultivate a community dedicated to ocean stewardship through education, engagement, and action. Spring Camp 2026 is offered April 6-10, 2026. Big Fish Little Fish runs every other Tuesday from September through May, and Coastal Quest runs every Wednesday through May.

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Last updated August 30, 2026.