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Experience, Wonder, Learn & Engage

Kids Camps

We offer experiential, educational ProD Day, Spring Break, and Summer Camps for children (6-12 years). Our group sizes are small and our staff-child ratio is high, maximizing fun and safety. Camps focus on local marine ecology, biology, and conservation – taking place inside our aquarium and at nearby beaches and parks.

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Camp Experiences

Spring Camps

Date:

March 15-19 & 22-25, 2027

Price:

$325-$385

Registration Details:

Coming Soon!

Spring into action with our exciting Spring Camps! Geared towards children aged 6 to 12, our camps offer hands-on learning experiences amidst the wonders of marine ecology, biology, and conservation. With small group sizes and attentive staff, safety and fun are guaranteed. Drop in options now available!

Summer Camps

Date:

July & August 2026

Price:

$325 - $495

Registration Details:

Open Now!

Summer Adventure Awaits on the Sunshine Coast! Looking for the ultimate summer camp for your child? Our outdoor marine science summer camps are the perfect way for your child to spend their week this summer! From the hidden life in our tide pools to the vast beauty of the Salish Sea, TidePools Aquarium summer camps are designed to spark curiosity and a lifelong love for the ocean.

Pro-D Day Camps

Date:

2026-27 School Year

Price:

$89.00

Registration Details:

OPEN NOW

Adventure-packed Pro-D Day Camp!
  • Grades: Kindergarten – Grade 6

  • Locations: Tidepools Aquarium & Chapman Creek Hatchery

  • Highlights: Hands-on marine ecology, forest science, small group sizes, and high staff-child ratios for maximum safety and fun!

2026 Camp Dates *Registration Open Now!*
  • Tuesday, Sept 8, 2026 @Tidepools Aquarium
  • Friday, October 23, 2026 @Chapman Creek Hatchery
  • Friday, November 27, 2026 @Chapman Creek Hatchery
2027 Camp Dates 
  • Monday, Jan 11, 2027
  • Tuesday, Feb 16, 2027
  • Friday, April 30, 2027

Events

TidePools Aquarium and BlueAct Marine Society present year-round events tied to ocean exploration, education, and conservation. Come join us!

TidePools Art Show & Auction
April-June 2026

CALL FOR ARTISTS

We’re calling on local artists to be part of the Tidepools Aquarium Art Show & Auction! Purchase a wooden sea star for $20, transform it into your own unique work of art, and donate it back to be featured in our community auction supporting the aquarium. Your creativity helps raise vital funds while celebrating our coastal community and marine life. You can start picking up a wooden cutout on March 27 up until April 28. Drop off will be from April 28 – May 3. As this is a fundraiser we really encourage all those who purchase cutouts to bring them back! They will be hung in the atrium of Gibsons Public Market from May 14-June 7, with a final reception for bidding and celebrating World Ocean Day on that Sunday (June 7). We will make an announcement when the online auction is live for bidding. All proceeds go to TidePools Aquarium to help funding for community programs, school education, marine conservations, and feeding the fish!    
Date: April-June 2026
Price: By Bid
Location: Gibsons Public Market

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“The 3 days our daughter spent at camp was the best 3 days of fun and education she has had in a while. She loved meeting new kids from off coast and up coast, she could not stop talking about all the things she learnt…I loved hearing the excitement in her voice. Then at dinner she said to me “I can’t wait to wake up, so I can go to aquarium camp tomorrow!

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School & Groups Programs

Field Trip Experiences:
Discover the Salish Sea

Grade:

K - Grade 12

Dive into the world of ocean science with TidePools Aquarium! Our 60-90 minute hands-on experiences are designed for schools and groups, offering interactive activities with different themes that bring the wonders of the Salish Sea to life. From captivating visual lessons to exciting hands-on learning, there’s something for everyone to explore. Check out our program guide for more details – coming soon!

Cost:

$185 - $235 + tax

Tidepools School District 46 Marine Education Units

Our education units center around a place-based approach to science learning, engaging young learners through hands-on activities and exploration of local marine creatures and habitats. Designed to spark curiosity and align with School District 46 core competencies and the BC Course Curriculum, our programs engage young learners through exploration of local marine creatures and habitats. If you’re a teacher in SD46, reach out to programs@tidepoolsaquarium.org or contact your school principal to get involved!

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