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Ocean Discovery Mini Camp: Animals with Gills

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Date

Mon, Dec 29, 2025

Time

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

Keystone Kidspace

10 East Hamilton Ave
York, PA 17401

Free parking is available in the Smalls Field parking lot accross the street.

Age Range

Ages 7 +

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Monday, December 29
from 9:00am-Noon

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. This day we will learn about sea animals with gills- fish, sharks, crabs and more! Participants will spend their day exploring the ocean habitat and animals through hands-on activities, exploring animal artifacts, games, crafts and more!

This camp is a drop off opportunity for kids 7+ years old. Kids may bring a snack and water bottle with them.

Registration

If this event is at capacity, you may join the waitlist.

Lauren Fauth

About the Instructor: 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!