Seaport Summer Camp: Above the Surface
- Date
- July 27th
- Time
- 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Age
- Ages 6–11
- Cost
- $450 per camper; $600 with aftercare; museum-member rate $375 plus $150 for aftercare
Location
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106 · Directions
Penn's Landing
Designed as the camp season’s most water-focused week, Above the Surface gives campers time on the water on all five days. Children will use rowboats and kayaks while exploring the science and practical ideas that keep boats afloat.
Included during the week
- A campers-only guided experience aboard Olympia and Becuna
- Daily on-water programming, subject to weather
- Collections previews and a visit to the J. Welles Henderson Research Center
- A tour of the Seaport Boatshop
- Camper swag
Enrollment is capped at 20 children. Optional aftercare is available from 3–5:30 p.m. each weekday for an additional charge. Registration closes July 21, 2026.