• Hands-On Educational Activities, Animal Adventures, and Games
• Marine Educators and Teachers
• Safe Environment
• The Dolphin and Stingray Adventure Camp is our ultimate job shadow at IMMS and Ocean Adventures Marine Park. It is an immersive week-long day camp, in which your child can step into the rubber boots of a marine scientist – and experience the world of our dolphins, sea lions, rays, sharks, and other animals who live here at IMMS and Ocean Adventures.  Your child will participate in hands-on learning opportunities designed to teach them about marine mammal, tropical bird, sharks, sting rays, and sea turtle biology and conservation. All activities and animal interactions are based on the student’s age.  Students will even meet our resident dolphins, sea lions, birds, and rays!

• A lunch, two snacks and beverages – daily
• Swimsuit and change of clothes – daily
• Water shoes and close toe shoes – daily
• Towel – daily
• Sunblock – (Do not apply at home)
• Refillable water bottle -daily
• No cell phones or electronic devices are allowed

Summer Camp add-ons can be purchased at time of booking:

Summer Camp T-Shirt for $20.00

Take home photos of your child’s summer camp experience with this souvenir USB. You will receive photos of your child interacting with our resident animals! These photos are of all campers in small group settings and are not individualized to one camper. The Summer Camp USB is $35.00

Summer Camp survival bag includes an Ocean Adventures drawstring bag, an reuseable water bottle, and an IMMS baseball hat. The Summer Camp survival bag is $40.00

The summer camp combo will include the Summer Camp t-shirt, the Summer Camp USB, and the Summer Camp Survival Bag. A $95 Value for only $80!!

Camp Cost: $325.00

Payment is due in full at the time of booking.

Cancellations must be made via e-mail to bills@imms.org.  Due to our cancellation fees, it is important to e-mail as soon as possible.  If you need additional assistance, please call 228-896-9182.

Cancellation policy:

14 days prior to start date – refund less processing fee.
13-7 days prior to start date – 50% refund less processing fee.
6-0 days prior to start date – No refund.

Late arrivals or no shows will forfeit program participation and receive no refund.

If your child misses a day of camp, there are no refunds nor alternate activities available.

NOTE: Students may not be dropped off prior to 7:45 am.
A late fee of $10 per every 15 minutes will be assessed for pickups made after 3:15 pm. Child may NOT attend camp until this fee is paid. Only cash or credit card payment methods will be accepted.

Each camper’s parent and/or guardian must sign and submit waivers agreeing to camper’s voluntary participation in wild animal encounter programs, interactive experiences, and adherence to safety protocols and restrictions as laid out in the camp.   Parents and/or guardians will not be able to attend or participate in camp with camper.  Camper(s) must be able to independently receive direction and comply with instruction.  No camper will be forced to participate in any activity.   Children unable to adhere to rules will have parents and/or guardian contacted.  IMMS reserves the right to limit participation in any activity to ensure the safety of the camper(s), teachers, staff, and animals.  No refund will be given for non-participation.

For children with mental or physical restrictions limiting their ability to participate IMMS’ Summer Camp activities, we encourage participation in other activities and programs offered by IMMS.  Please contact 228-896-9182 for more information.

Click here for our Summer Camp FAQ.