Carnival Camp Ocean Stingrays: Activities, Hours and Schedule for Ages 6–8
Carnival Cruise Line’s Camp Ocean Stingrays program is designed for children ages 6 to 8, with a mix of games, arts and crafts, science activities, themed events, movies, and other supervised programming throughout the cruise.
The schedule shown here comes from an eight-day Carnival Celebration cruise and provides a useful example of what families can expect from the Stingrays program. Activities and hours can change from one sailing to another, so families should always check the Carnival HUB App once onboard for the current daily program.
For more Carnival information, CruisePrism readers can also explore our Carnival Dining Menus, Carnival Drink Lists, and Carnival Onboard Guides for more information about restaurants, schedules and onboard activities.
What Is Camp Ocean Stingrays?
Stingrays is the Camp Ocean group for children ages 6 to 8. Carnival divides its main Camp Ocean children’s program into age groups so activities can be tailored to different developmental stages.
Carnival describes the Stingrays experience as including everything from movies and science experiments to video games. The actual Carnival Celebration schedule shown in the HUB App demonstrates just how varied the program can be.
Activities during this particular cruise included:
• Arts and crafts
• Science and discovery activities
• Active games
• Group games
• Space Cruisers activities
• Dr. Seuss activities
• Movies
• Themed evening events
• Kid’s Choice sessions
• Family activities
• Kids’ meals
• Late-night programming
Camp Ocean registration is required before children participate in the youth program.
Where Is Camp Ocean on Carnival Celebration?
On Carnival Celebration, the screenshots show Camp Ocean on Deck 4 Mid. The location is adjacent to Dr. Seuss Bookville and near the Family Harbor Lounge.
The HUB App lists extension 4141 for the Stingrays program.
The hours displayed in the screenshot were 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m. for that particular day. These hours should not be treated as a universal daily schedule because Camp Ocean programming changes depending on whether the ship is at sea or in port and according to the activities scheduled that day.
Embarkation Day Activities
Families can begin getting familiar with Camp Ocean shortly after boarding.
On Day 1 in Miami, the Stingrays schedule included an Open House & Registration at 11:00 a.m. Later activities included Explore Camp Ocean!, the Camp Ocean Family Welcome Aboard Party, Kid’s Choice, All Aboard Camp Opening, and a Kid Challenge theme.
This makes embarkation day particularly useful for families who want to see the Camp Ocean space and understand how the program works before the full cruise schedule gets underway.
Late-night programming was also scheduled beginning at 10:00 p.m.
Port Day Activities in Nassau
The Nassau port-day schedule demonstrates that Camp Ocean can offer substantial programming even when Carnival Celebration is in port.
Activities shown during the day included Kid’s Choice, Kid’s Lunch, Bean Bag Toss, Spin Art, and the Space Cruisers: Rocket Workshop.
There was also Camp Ocean Family Trivia at 4:30 p.m.
This combination gives children several different types of activities rather than focusing entirely on traditional games.
The Nassau schedule continued into the evening with additional Kid’s Choice sessions, Kid’s Dinner, All Aboard Camp Opening, group games, and a Superheroes on Deck theme.
At 10:00 p.m., Owl Jams Party Animals was scheduled and marked as requiring a reservation.
Sea Day Activities for Stingrays
Sea days provide another look at the variety of family and children’s programming available aboard Carnival Celebration.
The schedule shown for this Fun Day at Sea included the Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea Party, Kid’s Choice, games, Seuss At Sea activities, the Seuss-a-palooza Parade, Seuss-a-palooza Story Time, and Nautical Explorer: Fun with Flags.
Not every activity took place inside Camp Ocean. For example, the Build-A-Bear event was held at Center Stage, while the Seuss-a-palooza Parade took place in The Gateway and Story Time was held in the Grand Spectrum.
That is worth remembering when using the Carnival HUB App: filtering for Stingrays activities can reveal relevant events taking place elsewhere around the ship, not just inside the Camp Ocean facility.
Later in the day, the schedule included Speed Stacking Challenge, Camp Ocean Family Game On, additional Kid’s Choice sessions, Kid’s Dinner, Kid’s Celebration, games, and a Wanna Be a Rockstar theme.
The mix of structured activities and Kid’s Choice sessions gives the daily program some variety instead of repeating the same type of entertainment throughout the day.
Port Day Activities at Amber Cove
During Carnival Celebration’s visit to Amber Cove, the Stingrays schedule again included programming throughout the day.
Morning activities began with Kid’s Choice. The schedule then included Kid’s Lunch, another Kid’s Choice session, Space Cruisers: Design Your Own Mission Patch, Ball Games, Science & Discovery: Build a Volcano, and Arts & Crafts: Paper & Glue.
A Space Cruisers Family: ASTRO! activity was also scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
The afternoon and evening schedule continued with Photo Time! with Dr. Seuss, Kid’s Choice, Kid’s Dinner, All Aboard Camp Opening, games, and Movie Time.
At 10:00 p.m., the schedule showed Owl Jams Rock N Glow Party.
The Amber Cove schedule is a good example of the range of activities offered to this age group, moving between science, crafts, physical activities, family programming, games, and entertainment during the same day.
Kids’ Lunch and Dinner
Meals appear repeatedly in the Stingrays daily program.
On the photographed Carnival Celebration sailing, Kid’s Lunch appeared at noon on port days and was listed at the Family Harbor Lounge on Deck 4 Mid. Kid’s Dinner was also shown in the Family Harbor Lounge.
Meal times and locations can vary, so parents should use the HUB App for the schedule applicable to their sailing rather than assuming the times shown here will be identical.
Evening Programming on a Fun Day at Sea
Another Fun Day at Sea shows a shorter evening-focused schedule in the screenshots.
Programming began at 5:30 p.m. with Kid’s Choice and Kid’s Dinner. It continued with another Kid’s Choice session, All Aboard Camp Opening, an active session, and a Pirate Adventures theme at 8:30 p.m.
Night Owls followed at 10:00 p.m.
Night Owls and Owl Jams
Parents planning an evening at a specialty restaurant, show, bar, or other adult activity should pay particular attention to Carnival’s Night Owls program.
Night Owls is Carnival’s late-night childcare program and begins after the regular complimentary Camp Ocean programming ends. Carnival currently lists Night Owls from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on U.S. sailings, although availability can vary by itinerary.
Unlike regular Camp Ocean programming, Night Owls carries an additional fee.
The screenshots also show special Owl Jams parties on select nights, including:
• Owl Jams Party Animals
• Owl Jams Rock N Glow Party
These are separate late-night events, and the Party Animals session shown in the HUB App was specifically marked as requiring a reservation.
Families interested in late-night childcare should check the HUB App onboard for current pricing, availability, and reservation requirements.
What Types of Activities Do Stingrays Get?
One of the biggest takeaways from this Carnival Celebration daily program is the variety.
A child could participate in an art project during one session, a science experiment during another, play an active game later in the afternoon, attend a Dr. Seuss event elsewhere on the ship, and finish the evening with a themed Camp Ocean activity.
Examples visible in this sailing’s schedule include:
• Bean Bag Toss
• Spin Art
• Rocket Workshop
• Group Games
• Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea Party
• Seuss At Sea activities
• Fun with Flags
• Speed Stacking Challenge
• Build a Volcano
• Paper & Glue
• Ball Games
• Mission Patch design
• Movie Time
• Pirate Adventures
• Superheroes on Deck
• Wanna Be a Rockstar
The exact schedule varies by cruise, but the screenshots provide a good representation of the balance between creative, educational, physical, and social activities offered to the 6–8 age group.
How to Find the Stingrays Daily Schedule
The Carnival HUB App is the most useful source once onboard.
Parents can filter the daily activities by Stingrays, as shown throughout these screenshots. This makes it much easier to isolate age-appropriate activities from Carnival’s much larger daily planner.
The filtered schedule displays the activity time, name, and location, making it possible to plan Camp Ocean around dining reservations, shore excursions, shows, and other family activities.
Because schedules are subject to change, the HUB App should always take priority over a schedule saved from a previous sailing.
Sea Days vs. Port Days
The photographed schedule also shows an important difference between sea and port days.
Port days can still have extensive Camp Ocean programming, including daytime activities and kids’ meals. Sea days tend to feature a broader mix of events spread around the ship, including family programming and activities connected with Carnival’s Dr. Seuss and other onboard offerings.
Parents therefore do not necessarily have to choose between using Camp Ocean and spending the entire port day together. The daily schedule can be checked each morning to see what options are available.
Tips for Parents Using Camp Ocean Stingrays
A few simple steps can make Camp Ocean easier to use:
• Complete the required youth registration before your child participates.
• Visit the Camp Ocean open house when offered to become familiar with the facility.
• Use the Stingrays filter in the Carnival HUB App to simplify the daily schedule.
• Check activity locations because some Stingrays events take place outside Camp Ocean.
• Review the schedule again during the day because activities are subject to change.
• Pay attention to whether an activity requires a reservation or carries an additional fee.
• Check meal times if you plan to have your child participate in Kid’s Lunch or Kid’s Dinner.
• Review Night Owls separately when planning late-night activities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Carnival Camp Ocean Stingrays
What ages are Camp Ocean Stingrays?
Stingrays is Carnival’s Camp Ocean group for children ages 6 to 8.
Is Camp Ocean available on Carnival Celebration?
Yes. The screenshots from Carnival Celebration show Camp Ocean located on Deck 4 Mid, adjacent to Dr. Seuss Bookville and near the Family Harbor Lounge.
What activities do Stingrays do?
Activities vary by sailing. On this Carnival Celebration cruise, examples included games, arts and crafts, science activities, Space Cruisers programming, Dr. Seuss events, movies, themed activities, family events, and Kid’s Choice sessions.
Is Camp Ocean open on port days?
Yes. The photographed schedule shows Stingrays programming during port days in both Nassau and Amber Cove.
Does Camp Ocean serve meals?
The photographed schedule includes both Kid’s Lunch and Kid’s Dinner. On this sailing, those meals were listed at the Family Harbor Lounge on Deck 4 Mid. Times and locations can vary.
Is Camp Ocean free?
Carnival’s regular scheduled Camp Ocean programming for children in the Stingrays age group is generally complimentary. Certain programs and special activities can carry additional charges.
Does Night Owls cost extra?
Yes. Night Owls is Carnival’s late-night childcare program and carries an additional fee.
What time does Night Owls begin?
The screenshots repeatedly show late-night programming beginning at 10:00 p.m., consistent with Carnival’s current Night Owls schedule for U.S. sailings. Hours can vary on certain itineraries.
Where can parents find the current Camp Ocean schedule?
The Carnival HUB App provides the onboard daily program. Parents can filter the activities specifically for Stingrays to see relevant times, locations, and events.
Do Camp Ocean activities stay the same on every cruise?
No. Activities, times, and availability can change depending on the ship, itinerary, and sailing. The schedules shown here should be treated as an example from Carnival Celebration rather than a guaranteed program for every cruise.
Final Thoughts
Carnival Camp Ocean Stingrays offers considerably more than a room where children spend a few hours while their parents explore the ship. The Carnival Celebration schedule shows a structured youth program with arts and crafts, science, active games, movies, themed events, family activities, meals, and special programming throughout the cruise.
For families sailing with children ages 6 to 8, the Carnival HUB App makes the program particularly easy to navigate. Filtering the daily planner for Stingrays quickly shows what is happening, where it is taking place, and how Camp Ocean can fit around the rest of the family’s cruise plans.
With programming available on both sea days and port days, plus optional late-night childcare through Night Owls, Camp Ocean Stingrays can be one of the most useful onboard features for families sailing on Carnival Celebration.
