Camp Fins & Friends at St. Louis Aquarium

Dive into summer learning and fun with Camp Fins & Friends at the St. Louis Aquarium!

At camp, kids ages 7 – 12 will learn about aquatic animals, think critically about conservation issues, participate in fun STEM-based activities and projects, and get to enjoy both the Aquarium and other attractions at Union Station! With five different themes spanning across 10 weeks of summer, households can choose one or more of the following themes:

Shark Week:

Discover why these magnificent creatures are vital to the ocean’s health and learn about the environmental challenges they face.

River Rats:

Fun activities, hands-on experiments, and animal encounters that all flow into one common theme: the rivers that affect everything in our lives.

Aquarium 101:

Gain valuable insights into the animals that call the Aquarium “home” and the diverse roles that keep everything running smoothly.

Summer in the Arctic:

Imagine with us a journey to the poles, where you’ll discover the amazing world of their underwater and surface-dwelling icy adapted animals and the humans who are their stewards.

Amazing Animal Adaptations:

Campers will explore the fascinating adaptations that allow animals to thrive in our oceans, rivers, and lakes.

View the 2026 Summer Camp Guide