Glen Echo Park Aquarium - Summer Camps camp guide
Glen Echo Park Aquarium - Summer Camps
Themed nature and science camps introduce younger children to aquatic life and the natural world around the aquarium.
Mostly 6–8; two weeks for 8–12; age 6 required by June 1
Earlier-year details below are a planning reference, not confirmed information for the coming summer. Dates, prices and age ranges may change. We’ll update this guide as new information is published. Check the camp’s current details and available places before booking.
Location
7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Maryland.
2026 information2026 price
$450/week, mid-June to mid-August. July 4-week mini-camps are $75/day.
Hours & care
Weekly camps 9am–3pm. Aquarium has no aftercare; separate park care runs 3–6pm, with price/availability to confirm.
2026 informationMore practical details
Group size
Maximum 20 campers and at least three adults.
2026 informationFood
Bring lunch and snacks; notify staff about allergies in advance.
2026 informationYounger family option
Separate parent-and-child sessions for ages 3–5 run 9am–noon, $40/day for a parent and one or two children; not drop-off camp.
2026 informationMedication limit
Aquarium staff says it is not authorized to administer campers’ medication.
2026 informationBooking
Register each camp separately through Glen Echo Park; exact themes and weeks appear in the park catalog.
2026 informationSources and last checked
Last checked 2026-09-23.
2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified · Published program requirements; see source years
Questions to ask the camp
- 2027 dates, themes by age, aftercare price/space, cancellation rules and individualized access arrangements.