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Summer Camp

Eight Week Long Sessions For Children Ages 5 - 12
Class sizes: One counselor for every 8 - 10 campers.

Camp Details:
Eight week-long sessions are offered starting in June and ending in July. You may sign up for one session or all of them. Choose whichever configuration of camps works best for your family.

Camp Hours Are From 9:00 To 3:30:
Camp begins promptly at 9am. Please make sure your camper has a complete breakfast before arriving.

If you need to bring your camper before 9am or pick them up after 3:30pm it's OK with us! There are optional drop-off and pick-up times as early as 7:30am and as late as 5:30pm. The fee for the early drop-off or late pick-up options include a small snack and a drink.

What Is Zoo Camp Like?:
Our camps are geared for children ages 5-12 and emphasize learning in a fun and safe environment. Our age - appropriate activities vary every week, but always include games, crafts, animal presentations, and the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the zoo's animals. On any given week a camper may enjoy crafts, turtle races, scavenger hunts, hiking, animal care, an insider's view of the zoo, and much more. Older campers may also learn to navigate via global positioning systems, prepare a digital photo diary of their experiences, use modern techniques to study animals, or learn to train animals just like the professionals.

Half-Day Camps:
Half day camps are offered for children ages 4-5. These Junior Zoo Camps are scaled down versions of our most popular full-day sessions and designed for children who may not be ready for the full-day camp experience. Like our full day campers, your child will enjoy various age-appropriate activities including games, crafts, and contact with animals. Midway through each day, we'll take a rest break and enjoy a small snack. Every week will end with presentations and camp awards at 11:30, which parents and family members are welcome to attend.

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