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Jul 9, 2009 8:30 am - 12:00 pm (Thursday)

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Nauticus (map)

One Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA
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AGES 4-5 'Journey with Harry the Horseshoe Crab' June 29-July 3 ****DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, JUNE 12**** Travel with Harry the Horseshoe Crab as he goes on a journey ...
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AGES 4-5

'Journey with Harry the Horseshoe Crab'
June 29-July 3
****DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, JUNE 12****
Travel with Harry the Horseshoe Crab as he goes on a journey around the Chesapeake Bay! Feed our horseshoe crabs, participate in a fossil dig to look for their prehistoric relatives, record water quality and tide levels, and even learn how the crabs are assisting with medical research!


AGES 6-9

'Wacky Science Week'
July 13-17
Become a "mad scientist" for a week by exploring the many fields of science! Make slime, light up a light bulb with a lemon, erupt a volcano, prepare for a hurricane, freeze balloons with cold liquid nitrogen, and more!

'All Hands on Deck'
July 20-24
Aye Aye, Captain! Learn the science of building a ship, navigate the waters of our local port, be a pirate for a day, tour the Battleship Wisconsin, follow research missions of a NOAA research vessel, and take a boat ride along the Elizabeth River on the Victory Rover!

'Exploring Our Oceans'
July 27-31
Dive into camp as we explore the world's oceans! Learn why ocean water is salty, study aquatic plants, dissect a squid, touch a shark, enjoy an edible coral reef, build an underwater robot (ROV), and more!



*register online


Cost:

$175 Nauticus Members/City of Norfolk Employees

$200 Non-members

$10 per day for extended care (except Friday due to Family Program)

-Register two or more campers and receive $10 off your total reservation!

Hours:

Regular Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Extended Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.


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* General Information o One Waterside Drive Norfolk, VA 23510 Phone: (757) 664-1000 800-664-1080 Email: Contact Form Fax: (757) 623-1287 * Nauticus Hours: o Memorial Day - Labor Day: Open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. o Rest of the year: Closed Mondays, Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, Noon - 5 p.m. o Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin are closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Please call for other holiday hours. * Battleship Wisconsin Winter Hours: o Closed Mondays; Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, Noon - 5 p.m. o Closing procedures begin 15 minutes before close and the ship will be closed in the event of inclement weather. * Nauticus Admission Prices o Adults - $9.95 Combo Package - $12.95 (includes ticket to "The Ring of Fire" or "The Living Sea" movie) o Children (4-12) - $7.50 Combo Package - $10.50 (includes ticket to "The Ring of Fire" or "The Living Sea" movie) o AAA/Senior/Military - $8.95 o Children 3 and under are free. o Group rates are available for 15 or more. For more information, please see Group Sales. o Nauticus accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, checks, and cash. o There is no charge to visit The Hampton Roads Naval Museum, located on the second floor of Nauticus, or the adjacent Battleship Wisconsin. o Rates are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm. * Packages o A variety of Packages are available for individuals and groups. o For more information on hotel packages, visit the Norfolk Convention and Visitors Bureau. * Directions To Nauticus o Map Your Route * Parking o Hourly garage parking is available at MacArthur Center Mall or at several nearby City of Norfolk parking garages. * The Iron Whale Cafe o Operated by Aramark Corporation, The Iron Whale Cafe overlooking the Elizabeth River is a great place to take a break for lunch or a quick snack. It features a wide selection of hot and cold food items, a fresh salad bar, desserts, and a selection of premium coffees. In addition to The Iron Whale Cafe, Aramark also serves as Nauticus' exclusive full-service caterer for special events. * Accessibility o Wheelchair accessibility throughout the building and on board the main deck of the Battleship Wisconsin o Five on-site handicapped-reserved parking spaces (Handicapped parking is temporarily unavailable.) o Wheelchairs for guests available on a first-come, first-served basis o Handicapped-reserved spaces in the Nauticus Theater and in Design Chamber: Battleship X o Exhibit and movie scripts (check out at Guest Relations) o Closed-captioned exhibits throughout the building * Other Amenities o ATM o Change machine o Baby changing stations in restrooms o Lockers o Public phones o Vending machines o Umbrella covered outdoor dining area

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