Camps

Environmental Science Series: Holiday Mini Camp - Ocean Discovery

  Date

Wed, Dec 27 - Fri, Dec 29, 2023

  Time

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Location

Keystone Kidspace

10 East Hamilton Avenue
York, PA 17401

Free parking is available in the Smalls Field parking lot across from our main entrance on East Hamilton Avenue. 

  Age Range

Ages 7 +

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Spend part of your holiday break learning about the ocean and the variety of unique animals that call it home. Dive deep into the ocean and learn about some of our mysterious creatures of the sea. We will spend time learning about sharks, marine mammals, sea turtles and more. Participants will spend their days exploring these habitats and others through hands-on activities, exploring animal artifacts, games, crafts and more!

This mini camp will run for 3 consecutive mornings and is a drop off opportunity for kids ages 7+. 


Speaker: Lauren Fauth

Lauren Fauth

Lauren Fauth joined the National Aquarium in May 2012 and currently holds the position of Manager of Education Programs, she oversees school programs both in the Aquarium building and at schools, homeschool programming, teacher professional development and summer camp programs. Lauren’s passion is to bring students into new experiences to foster a connection with the marine (or terrestrial) world. She is always looking for new ways to provide opportunities to both students and teachers to become engaged with the outdoors. Prior to coming to the National Aquarium, she worked in North Carolina at two of the North Carolina State Aquariums where she gained her love of teaching environmental science. She also works/volunteers at Nixon Park Nature Center, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and Make A Wish. When not working, Lauren can be found hanging out with her husband, daughter, and dogs (both resident and foster) most of the time exploring nature!