Overview
Camp Ripley’s is interactive, innovative and entertaining for guests of all ages.
Fun, excitement and memories that last a lifetime are what you will find when you participate in one of our camp programs.
For More Information & Reservations
Please call 888.240.1358 ext. 2142 or email education@ripleys.com.
Camp Programs
SSI: Shark Scene Investigator
Spend one night and one day at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies collecting evidence to solve a shark mystery. Campers will get up close to stingrays during Splash With the Stingrays and touch a shark during a shark Creature Feature. Valuable information will be uncovered while making crafts, playing games and creating your own detective notebook. Do you have what it takes to be a Shark Scene Investigator?
- Camp Includes: Aquarium admission, activities, late night snack, breakfast, lunch, and certificate of participation.
- Dates: June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26
- Time: 8pm Monday – 4pm Tuesday
- Ages: 5 – 13
Ripley’s Field Days
Where’s Ripley? Find out when you explore the most entertaining places in Gatlinburg. Get ready to have fun because this adventure will take you to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum, Ripley’s Moving Theater, Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze, and Ripley’s Davy Crockett Mini-Golf.
- Camp Includes: Admission to all attractions, scavenger hunt, lunch and certificate of participation.
- Dates: June 23, July 7, July 28, August 11
- Time: 10am – 6pm
- Ages: 5 – 13
Family Night Out
Moms and dads leave your worries behind and get ready to have a night to remember with the kids! You’ll explore Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies and participate in a variety of science experiments and activities. After a fun-filled evening you’ll set up camp in Shark Lagoon tunnel and sleep while sharks keep a watchful eye on you.
- Camp Includes: Aquarium admission, activities, late night snack, breakfast, and certificate of participation.
- Dates: June 23, July 7, July 28, August 11
- Time: 8pm Wednesday – 9am Thursday
- Ages: 5 and up
Ocean Commotion
What does it take to survive underwater? This week long camp will investigate the answer to this question and many more with crafts, games and other hands-on activities. Get up close with stingrays during Splash With the Stingrays, create a souvenir fish print t-shirt, and touch a shark during a Creature Feature. There is too much commotion in the ocean to miss out on this adventure.
- Camp Includes: Aquarium admission, activities, lunch, snack, and certificate of participation.
- Dates: August 2 – 6
- Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Ages: 5 – 13
