When you climb the gangway to the deck, you step away from the familiar routines of school, friends, and family, and begin your own personal voyage of discovery. Your home is a magnificent 19th century-style sailing ship, cruising the New England Coast.
You become a sailor, standing watch, tending sheets, and steering your ship with pride as she scuds along before a fresh breeze. You watch whales, seals, and dolphins in their natural habitats, and observe the ocean world through hands-on investigations led by dynamic instructors eager to share their passion for ocean stewardship.

You’ll visit historic ports along the coast and her islands, including historical sites and museums, and be submerged in maritime culture through the stories, legends, superstitions, and myths of sailing ships and the sea. The rewards are found in moonlight nights with a gentle breeze…in knowing the names of the stars… and in feeling at home in the vastness of the ocean world.

You experience this voyage with strangers who will quickly become friends – friendships born through shared adventure. You become a respected member of a close-knit community, and what you learn about yourself is the true bounty of your voyage. Welcome aboard!

Space is limited so don’t miss out!

Animal Adventure Camp runs from 9 am to 1 pm with 9, 5-day sessions: (Week 1- June 28-July 2) (Week 2 - July 5-9) (Week 3 - July 12-16) (Week 4- July 19-23) (Week 5 - July 26-30) (Week 6- Aug 2-6) (Week 7 - Aug 9-13) (Week 8 - Aug 16-20) (Week 9- Aug 23-27) (Week 10- Aug 30-Sept 3)

Camp Fun Facts:
•Camp duration: 5 days, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 1 pm
•Each week is limited to 20 campers so each child receives an exciting, enriching experience.
•Campers will enjoy learning in four distinct environments: Exploration Station, Wild Safari, Dolphin Discovery and Temple of the Tiger.
•Base Camp is located at Exploration Station and transportation to the theme and safari parks is provided on colorful, tiger-striped buses.
•The Camp curriculum has been specifically designed for students at 6 to 12 years in conjunction with New Jersey educators.
•Camp includes such activities as: Guided tour of the 350-acre Wild Safari featuring 1,200 animals, Marine mammal education and special presentation at Dolphin Discovery, Tiger talk and behavioral demonstration, plus a meet-and-greet with the tiger trainers and, Rainforest education, scavenger hunts, Animal Match Game and classroom activities
•Camp counselors are experts from the fields of animal training, husbandry, and education.
•Each camper receives one special Camp T-shirt to wear throughout their week-long journey. Additional T-shirts may be purchased for a nominal fee at the Exploration Station during normal business hours (10 am to 6 pm).
•The daily camper drop-off and pickup location is at Wild Safari’s Exploration Station. Parents should enter via the main Six Flags entrance on Rt. 537 and follow signs to the Wild Safari, look for the Animal Adventure Camp directional signs, and bear right into the Exploration Station following the toll plaza.
•Camp runs rain or shine – with both indoor, classroom activities and outdoor activities, the itinerary can be adjusted to accommodate all weather conditions.
•Each day will allow for one snack time break at 11 am.
Camp is booked on a first-call, first serve basis. Cost is $299.99 per camper per week.
•Call 732-928-2000 ext. 2076 to book your camp adventure NOW!


Kids can enjoy a week-long journey into the world of exotic animals, ie dolphins, tigers, elephants, giraffes, and more! They’ll learn about the importance of preserving their habitats through hands-on activities and presentations from animal experts

For a registration form, FAQs, Parent Guide, health forms and more, call 732-928-2000 ext. 2076 NOW to book the experience of a lifetime! Space is limited so don’t miss out!

Runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with 10, 5-day sessions:
•Week 1 June 28-July 2
•Week 2 July 5-9
•Week 3 July 12-16
•Week 4 July 19-23
•Week 5 July 26-30
•Week 6 Aug 2-6
•Week 7 Aug 9-13
•Week 8 Aug 16-20
•Week 9 Aug 23-27
•Week 10 Aug 30 - Sept 3

It’s not easy being green…but we’re gonna try! From global climate change to endangered animals around the globe, it’s never too soon to get kids involved in helping our planet! Join us as we learn about ways to save the oceans and the critters that call them home.

Your child's week will be filled with field trips, hands on activities, behind the scenes and exhibit tours at Adventure Aquarium, crafts, games, a 4D Theatre Show and up-close animal encounters.

Camp runs Monday - Friday from 9am - 3:30pm. Extended care until 5:30pm is available for an additional fee.

Campers must bring their own lunch, but an afternoon snack will be provided. Discounts available for Adventure Aquarium Passport Holders, siblings and multiple weeks. Box lunches are also available for purchase.

For more information, please email us below.

There are two camps offered by Bayshore Discovery Project:

Maritime Camps; Five days, Four nights, for Ages 13 to 17

Maritime campers become part of the AJ MEERWALD’S crew, sailing and living aboard an historic tall ship. Campers learn to raise and furl sails, coil lines, navigate and steer the ship. With deckwashes, sea chanteys, knots and standing watch, campers will truly become a tall ship sailor! The program also incorporates our award winning education program connecting and teaching campers about the environment and how we all affect it. Campers help to preform trawls, catching various sea animals in our trawl net, monitoring water quality, analyzing plankton of the local water environment, and learning about local watersheds.

The first 2012 camp is from July 2-July 6 and begins in Liberty State Park, NJ and finishes in New London, CT where the 2012 OP Sail will be for the weekend. So bring the family for a fun weekend of viewing tall ships from around the world.

The second maritime camp will start in Atlantic City, NJ and finish in Cape May, NJ from July 30-August 3. On the last day, each camp offers a campers and parents sail at 1:30 so that the young sailors can show their parents what they accomplished and learned all week.

Cost $750 includes meals and all accommodations


Sailor For A Day: for Ages 10 to 16, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Campers aboard our Sailor For A Day program learn how to become a member of the crew. The morning begins with an introduction to the ship. Campers then help raise sail so we can get on our way! They also participate in our award winning educational program, learning all about our environment and how we affect it. They help to monitor water quality, help trawl for fish and other sea animals, learn about our local watershed, and so much more! In the afternoon, campers learn the skills of the maritime trade including navigation, important knots, how to stand bow watch, and even learn how to steer the boat!

Cost: $70 – Bring lunch water bottle, and sunscreen.
The AJ MEEWALD travels throughout the state of New Jersey so look for us at a port near you! 2012 dates are as follows:

Edgewater, NJ June 27th

Cape May NJ (Utsch's Marina)
Wednesdays August 8, 15, 22, 29