Seaport Summer Camp: Below the Surface
- Date
- July 20th
- 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
This weeklong maritime camp puts the museum’s submarine Becuna at center stage. Children will investigate submarines and underwater exploration through special tours, hands-on crafts, museum collections, and other themed activities.
Included during the week
- A campers-only guided experience aboard the historic ships Olympia and Becuna
- Scheduled time on the water, weather permitting
- Collections previews and a visit to the J. Welles Henderson Research Center
- A tour of the Seaport Boatshop
- Camper swag
The program is limited to 20 campers. Optional aftercare runs from 3–5:30 p.m. each weekday for an additional fee. The registration deadline is July 14, 2026.