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. 324.

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

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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.