Explore the Shore
June 25 - 29
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (includes one overnight stay
on Thurs, June 28)
Entering Grades 6 - 8
Limit: 13
Member: $295 Non-member: $325
This camp is tailored to the aspiring field scientist,
who enjoys the outdoors. Partnering with their instructors,
campers investigate the geology and ecology of Lake
Champlain on foot and in canoes, while learning basic
wilderness skills. Culminating their taste of life
in the field, campers will embark on a group overnight
camping trip to Grand Isle State Park on Thursday,
June 28.
Science & Stories
July 9 - 13
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (half-day camp, no after care
available)
Entering Kindergarten; must be toilet-trained
Limit: 16
Member: $160 Non-member: $175
Inspired by our popular Science & Stories preschool
program, this half-day camp will cultivate your future
Kindergartener’s sense of wonder through inquiry-based
storytelling and hands-on play. Each day the group
will engage with science activities, and arts &
crafts projects and enjoy science and nature themed
books through interactive read-alouds. Campers will
also have ample opportunity to get their energy out
during group games and exploratory trips out onto
the waterfront. Inquisitive minds and adventurous
spirits are encouraged to enroll!
ECHO Adventurers
July 16 - 20
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Entering Grade 1-2
Limit: 16
Member: $265 Non-member: $295
Combining hands-on science with behind-the-scenes
animal encounters, ECHO Adventurers will experience
exclusive access to our lakeside Science Center &
Aquarium. Guided by full-time ECHO educators, camp
staff, and animal care professionals, this intimate
group will have private, before-hours admission to
our animals, exhibits, and brand new Lakeside Pavilion.
A typical day might include exploring the beach ecosystem,
playing a group game, dissecting an owl pellet, and
then touching a live starfish at Champlain Sea tank!
Campers are sure to emerge with new friendships and
affection for the natural world.
Animal Ambassador
July 23 - 27
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Entering Grades 2 - 3
Limit: 16
Member: $265 Non-member: $295
Ever wonder what it’s like to feed an eel? Handle
a snake? Befriend a frog? Go behind-the-scenes of
ECHO and encounter our aquarium animals like never
before. Over the course of the week, campers will
adopt an animal of their choosing. They will work
alongside our animal care crew tending to and studying
their animals. They will then put their know-how into
action by participating in a live animal demo for
ECHO guests, friends, and families! This camp is the
perfect offering for fish fanciers and lizard lovers
alike.
ECHO Adventurers
July 30 - Aug 3
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Entering Grades 1-2
Limit: 16
Member: $265 Non-member: $295
Combining hands-on science with behind-the-scenes
animal encounters, ECHO Adventurers will experience
exclusive access to our lakeside Science Center &
Aquarium. Guided by full-time ECHO educators, camp
staff, and animal care professionals, this intimate
group will have private, before-hours admission to
our animals, exhibits, and brand new Lakeside Pavilion.
A typical day might include exploring the beach ecosystem,
playing a group game, dissecting an owl pellet, and
then touching a live starfish at Champlain Sea tank!
Campers are sure to emerge with new friendships and
affection for the natural world.
Aquatic Discovery
Aug 6 - 10
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Entering Grades 4 - 5
Limit: 16
Member: $265 Non-member: $295
From historic shipwrecks to underwater robotics,
this camp will usher children into a world of underwater
archeology and discovery. Campers will gain exclusive
access to the murky depths of Lake Champlain pulling
catch aboard UVM’s Melosira Research Vessel and peering
into the past at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum.
Serving as a capstone to this incredible journey,
the group will build and launch their own ROV (remotely
operated underwater vehicle)! Who knows what adventures
lies just below the surface?
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We
are offering seven (7) exciting camps this summer for children
entering Kindergarten through Grade 8. All of ECHO's signature
"Get Closer to the Lake" Camps are based out of
the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, located on the
scenic Burlington Waterfront. Campers will enjoy adventures
in, around, and under Lake Champlain. Partner camps take
place at ECHO and nearby facilities, including the Flynn
Center for the Performing Arts, and differ from year to
year. 
Our
"Get Closer to the Lake" Camps are
ECHO's signature set of camps designed to grow
with your child's passions and interests year after
year. Our youngest campers develop their sense of
wonder in our half-day "Science & Stories"
Camp. Those entering 1st grade go behind-the-scenes
of a working Lake Aquarium and Science Center during
our full day "ECHO Adventurers" Camp. Campers
at the 2nd and 3rd grade level adopt and gain in-depth
knowledge about ECHO's aquatic animals during our
"Animal Ambassador". 4th and 5th graders
head out on UVM's Melosira research vessel and build
their own ROV during our "Aquatic Discovery Camp".
Finally during "Explore the Shore Camp",
5th-8th graders partner with their instructors to
conduct field investigators in and around the Lake.
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