Parent & Guardian Guide 2026

• Educators will come to your car and guide your child to the entrance. For your child’s safety we are required to check in each camper before the driver leaves the location. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR.

• Walk-up arrivals are handled by an Education department staff member outside the Group Entrance doors. This includes volunteers or staff members dropping off campers. Please do not leave campers until they have been checked-in and confirmed with an Education department staff member.

• If campers need to be dropped off after 9:00 am, contact Georgia Aquarium Education staff by email at education@georgiaaquarium.org prior to camp day.
• If a camper is running late, email education@georgiaaquarium.org to notify staff.
• Late arrivals will drop off in the same location. Remain in the car with the camper until a member of the Education staff can escort campers.
• Security may come over to the car to speak with you, let them know you are a late drop off for Camp H2O, and they will be able to assist with a safe arrival.

• Step One: A staff member will confirm identity of pickup person and Camper ID# to ensure camper’s safety prior to permitting campers to leave the building.
• If the person picking up is not listed as an authorized pick up and Education staff was not notified by email, there may be a delay in pick up as Education staff will have to confirm authorization for pick up.
• We are required to check out each camper before they leave with the authorized adult, this may take several minutes.
• Step Two: An Education staff member will accompany your child to your vehicle and discuss any positive or negative events that occurred as necessary.
• Please pull out of the line if you need to adjust your child’s car seat, seat belt, etc.

• Walk-up dismissals are handled by an Education staff member on the curb of Baker Street in front of the Group Entrance (the same place that walkers are dropped off in the morning).

Early

• If camper(s) will need to be picked up before 3:30 pm, contact Georgia Aquarium Education staff by email at education@georgiaaquarium.org by 10 AM THAT DAY.
• The early dismissal location is on Baker Street, where the arrival process takes place. Early dismissals can be facilitated by Education staff until 2:00 pm. If you need to pick up after 2:00 pm, you will have to wait until regular dismissal at 3:30 pm.
• If you fail to notify Education staff of an early pick up prior to arrival, there will be a delay in getting the camper connected. Wait times can be 30 minutes or more, so notifying staff as soon as possible is highly encouraged.

Late

• After 4:00 pm, Education management will reach out to the camper guardian regarding late pick up. All pickups after 4:00 pm will incur late fees.
• Campers picked up after 4:00 pm will be charged $10.00 per child with an additional $5.00 per minute/per child after 4:00 pm.

• Parents / guardians will be notified by email prior to pick up/ drop off if there are any changes needed to occur to standard procedure.
• Campers and parents must remain in their cars until Education personnel can get camper(s) checked in or out. Once out of the car, camper(s) will be escorted into or out of the building by an Education staff member.
• If a camper needs to be sent home early at the discretion of Georgia Aquarium Education staff, they will not be eligible for a partial or full refund. Education staff will notify guardians of the best location for early pick up.
• In the event of an emergency and your camper needs to be dismissed immediately, we will call you or you may call 404-581-4242 to reach the Security department.
• The emergency dismissal location is on Baker Street where the arrival process takes place.

• Campers who are legally permitted to drive themselves to camp must follow all established safety and conduct expectations. By choosing to drive, campers agree to comply with the following requirements:
• Campers must possess a valid driver’s license and comply with all state and local traffic laws.
• Vehicles must be parked only in designated parking areas.
• Campers may not transport other campers unless written authorization has been provided by all parents/guardians involved.
• Reckless driving, speeding, or unsafe behavior may result in loss of driving privileges for the remainder of the camp session.
• Campers driving themselves must arrive and depart only during approved camp hours.
• Failure to comply with these expectations may result in disciplinary action and/or revocation of self-driving privileges.

• Student drivers authorized to drop off and pick-up at Camp H2O must follow all established camp drop-off and pick-up policies at all times.
• Once student drivers have checked out, an email will be sent to the parent or guardian to confirm that the student has been released from camp.

Campers who are not driving themselves must be checked in and out by a designated driver. All policies and procedures listed within this document must be followed.

• The Arrival and Dismissal location is on Baker Street near the intersection of Baker and Luckie Street, across from Centennial Olympic Park. Look for the Camp H2O signs on the curb. A member of the Georgia Aquarium Education team will assist you at the curb.
• If you are using a GPS, use the following address for a more direct route to Georgia Aquarium parking: 225 Baker Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313.
• NOTE: This address may take you to our parking decks and not the drop off/pick-up zone.
• Please ONLY use the designated area for camp arrival and dismissal. The Atlanta Police Department has extended Camp H20 the courtesy of using this lane for drop-off and pickup; however, they retain ultimate jurisdiction over traffic and parking.

• All campers, parents/guardians, and visitors are expected to follow the facility’s parking code of conduct while onsite.
• Drive slowly and cautiously at all times.
• Follow posted signage and directions from security personnel.
• No loitering, horseplay, or disruptive behavior in the parking deck.
• Keep noise levels respectful and appropriate.
• Respect property, vehicles, and individuals at all times.
• Smoking and vaping are prohibited in the parking garage and anywhere on Georgia Aquarium property.

Violation of parking garage conduct expectations may result in loss of parking privileges or further disciplinary action.

• Parking will be validated for the duration of this camp only for self-driving campers who are registered for Pathways of the High Seas and have been approved to drive themselves.
• Campers who drive themselves must check in and out in person with Security and an Operations Specialist or a member of Education Leadership before entering camp or proceeding to the parking deck.
• Failure to properly check out may result in revoked parking privileges.

• Campers are assigned a Camper ID number for pick-up and drop off. This number is the last four of your order ID number. This number must be displayed at pick-up and drop off.
• If driving, please have this number on the car dashboard.
• If walking, please have this number in hand and visible.
• This number can be located on your ticket receipt.
• Each Monday during camp drop off, the Georgia Aquarium Education team will provide a copy of the Camper ID number if you do not already have it.
• If more than one person will be picking up or dropping off camper(s) throughout the week, the Camper ID number is required. A copy of the ID number or handwritten version will be accepted.
• For your camper’s safety we will not release them unless the appropriate Camper ID number is provided by an authorized person at dismissal.
• Authorized pick-up are provided during registration. If your child will be picked up by someone not provided during the initial registration, you will need to notify Georgia Aquarium staff prior to pick-up and ensure the person has the Camper ID number.
• Each camper can have a MAXIMUM of 5 authorized pick-up, which includes guardians.
• You may notify staff of additional authorized pick-up not originally provided during registration by emailing education@georgiaaquarium.org.
  • If you fail to notify staff prior to pick-up, there may be a delay as Education staff will need to contact parents/ guardians to confirm

• Parents will be notified by email prior to pick-up/ drop off if there are any changes needed to occur to standard procedure.
• Campers and parents must remain in their cars until Education personnel can get camper(s) checked in or out. Once out of the car, camper(s) will be escorted into or out of the building by an Education staff member.
• If a camper needs to be sent home early at the discretion of Georgia Aquarium Education staff, they will not be eligible for a partial or full refund. Education staff will notify guardians of the best location for early pick-up.
• In the event of an emergency and your camper needs to be dismissed immediately, we will call you or you may call 404-581-4242 to reach the Security department.
• The emergency dismissal location is on Baker Street where the arrival process takes place.