Glen Echo Park Aquarium

Glen Echo Park Aquarium offers Summer Camp and Spring Break Camp. Summer Camp includes weeklong camps from 9 to 3 each day, July 4 week mini-camps that are single-day sessions, and a family camp with a parent and 1-2 kids from 9 to 12 for one day each session. Spring Break Camp is a week-long camp registered individually.

Programs

• Summer Camp — Mostly for children ages 6-8; two weeks for kids ages 8-12; family camp for kids ages 3-5 · Mid-June through mid-August; weeklong camps from 9-3 each day; July 4 week mini-camps are single-day sessions; family camp is a half-day from 9-12 for one day each session · $40–$450 per week · The weeklong camps are priced at $450 per week. The week of July 4 mini-camps are $75 per day. The family camp for kids ages 3-5 is priced at $40/day.
• Spring Break Camp — Week-long spring break camp; registered individually · $75 per day · These camps are priced at $75 per day and are registered for individually.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–12 years old
• Price range: $40–$450
• General schedule: Summer camp runs from mid-June through mid-August. Weeklong camps run 9-3 every day for one week each camp, except July 4 week mini-camps and family camp, which are single-day sessions. Family camp is for a parent and 1-2 kids and is a half-day from 9-12 for one day each session.
• Facility hours: Open 9AM-5PM; closes frequently for private events

About the provider

The program opened on 9/19/15, and its building in Glen Echo Park dates back to about 1921. Its mission is to encourage stewardship and conservation through educating people about the bay and its large watershed. The leadership team includes Andrew Wilson, Director; Ariel Plotnick, Senior Education Specialist; and Annie Wilder, Education Specialist.

Last updated October 29, 2026.