Join us for Mote Day Camps all year long!
Each session combines our groundbreaking research with fun, hands-on, and age-appropriate, inquiry-based activities. Campers can discover the wonders of marine animals and environments studied by Mote scientists—a great way to gain steam in STEM education even when school is out. Camp Policies
Questions about Day Camps? Email camps@mote.org or call (941) 388-4441 ext. 348.
Winter Break Day Camps
Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old- When: December 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31; January 2 & 3
- Fee: $54/day for members, $60/day for non-members
There’s “snow” place like Mote Camp! We are excited to offer 8 fin-tastic different winter themed day camps to keep your kiddo’s winter break fun and STEM-ulating! Each camp is a different ocean theme so you can sign up for one or sign up for all! Camps include visits to Mote Aquarium, STEM challenges, research simulations, science experiments, games, crafts and more!
Monday, December 30th – Sea-sons Eatings
How much does a manatee eat?! What’s a sea turtle’s favorite food? During this camp we will learn about what and how much ocean animals eat and get a sneak peak into the eating habits of Mote’s resident animals.
Tuesday, December 31st – Auld Lang SEA
Should ocean acquaintances be forgotten…no worries come to Mote Camp! During this camp we will celebrate a year of Mote’s groundbreaking marine science research through fun simulations, STEM challenges, experiments and more!
Thursday, January 2nd – New Year, New Blue
Blue whale that is! During this camp we will explore the vastness of the open ocean and learn about the amazing animals, like blue whales and great white sharks, that call this mysterious environment home.
Friday, January 3rd – Fins Up for the New Year
Raise your fin if you are excited for the new year! During this camp we will explore unique ways ocean animals move and learn why their fins are so important to them through fin-tastic role play, games and crafts.
Spring Break Day Camps
- Who: Campers ages 6 through 10 years old
- When: March 17 -21
- Fee: $54/day for members, $60/day for non-members
Come one, come all and dive into the Wonderful World of Water at Mote Camp! Don’t let early spring showers get you down this break, because here at Mote Camp, we are jazzed to show your young scientist just how cool water can be! Each day will be centered around different dynamics of water, so you can sign up for one or sign up for them all! Camps include visits to Mote Aquarium, STEM challenges, research simulations, science experiments, fun group games, art activities, and more!
Monday, March 17th 2025: What in the World is a Water Molecule?
Take a closer look at what makes water so special! Campers will make a splash creating their own water molecules that highlight all the major characteristics that allow water to support life on Earth.
Tuesday, March 18th 2025: What Floats Your Boat?
Water better way to spend this break than to have your camper lead their own experiments to see what will sink or swim? Campers will explore the differences between fresh and saltwater and learn about the adaptations that animals have to live in each.
Wednesday, March 19th 2025: Whirling Around the Water Cycle
Where in the world do we find water? Campers will explore the different stages of the water cycle and flow between them all to discover how they are connected.
Thursday, March 20th 2025: Spring Storms
From sprinkles to showers, tornadoes to hurricanes; campers will blow through what happens when a storm rolls in and how animals instinctively respond to weather. From birds hunkering down, to sharks moving offshore, campers will learn how animals prepare for storm season.
Friday, March 21st 2025: Wrapping up with Waves
Crash…crash…crash…Join us and become one with the waves. From the soothing sounds of hitting the shore, to boogie boarding and surfing, campers will ride out the end of the week swirling up some fun wave experiments and activities.
