Marine Biologist for a Day
The Oklahoma Aquarium offers a "Marine Biologist for a Day" summer camp, providing hands-on marine science experiences for children in Jenks, Oklahoma.
▌ Editor's read The Oklahoma Aquarium's website loads successfully, detailing their summer camp offerings, including the "Marine Biologist for a Day" program. The camp is a day program, with various themed weeks catering to different age groups (e.g., ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-13). The Oklahoma Aquarium is a non-profit organization. While the specific camp isn't individually reviewed, the Oklahoma Aquarium itself has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on over 10,000 reviews, indicating a generally positive public perception of the facility. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles for the Oklahoma Aquarium are @okaquarium on Instagram and 'okaquarium' on Facebook. The site does not explicitly state whether staff undergo background checks, nor does it provide state licensing information for the camp itself.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 12–18
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 300 Aquarium Dr, Jenks, OK 74037
- Cost notes: USD, for a single day camp. Members pay $100.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Marine Biologist for a Day
- What ages does Marine Biologist for a Day accept?
- Marine Biologist for a Day is open to children ages 12–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Marine Biologist for a Day cost?
- Marine Biologist for a Day publishes $120/week for the standard session. USD, for a single day camp. Members pay $100. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Marine Biologist for a Day's hours?
- Marine Biologist for a Day runs 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Marine Biologist for a Day?
- Marine Biologist for a Day is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Marine Biologist for a Day provide lunch?
- Marine Biologist for a Day does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Marine Biologist for a Day with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Marine Biologist for a Day.
- Deep Dive Discovery Camp · Oklahoma Aquarium · Ages 12–18 · $250/week
- Summer Seafari · Oklahoma Aquarium · Ages 7–11 · $120/week