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Summer Camp

2013 Summer Camp Logo - Team Wolf

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Register now for Summer Camp 2013!
June 3 - July 26, 2013

Sessions will fill fast, don't delay!

Note: The following sessions are full:

- Party Animals (Full Day Session 1 - June 3 - 7)

- Animal Play (Full Day Session 2 - June 10 - 14)

- Zoo Party (Half Day Session B - June 10 - 14)

To register, download the complete camp brochure or the just the pages you need to print (camp registration and lunch reservation) and mail in your registration.

Full-Day Camp Details:
Eight week-long sessions are offered starting June 3rd and ending July 26th for children ages 5-12.

Goat Training in Animal Play

You may sign up for one session or all of them. Don’t forget, there is a discount for enrolling in more than one camp session! Additional discounts are available for city and county employees. Class sizes are designed to ensure one counselor for every 8-10 campers.
Horse Grooming
Expedition Zoo water testing Camp is in session from 9:00 To 3:30. Camp begins promptly at 9am. If you need to bring your camper before 9am or pick them up after 3:30pm it's OK with us!
Rat enrichment Animal Play Week There are optional drop-off and pick-up times as early as 7:00am and as late as 5:30pm. The fee for extended care includes a snack and a drink.
What Is Zoo Camp Like?
Our full day camps are geared for children ages 5-12 and emphasize learning in a fun and safe environment. On any given week a camper may enjoy crafts, educational games,
Camp Art Project
Keeper Talk scavenger hunts, hiking, animal care, an insider's view of the zoo, and much more. Older campers may also learn to use modern techniques to study animals, or learn to train animals just like the professionals.



Half-Day Camp Details:


Six week-long 1/2 day sessions are offered for children ages 4-5. Class sizes for ½ day ensure one counselor for every 5 campers and classes are limited to 8 campers each week. The multiple camp discount does not apply for half day camps.
Camp Hours Are From 9:00 To 12:00:
Midway through each day, we'll take a rest break and enjoy a small snack.
What Is Zoo Camp Like?
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.

Half Day Campers Having Fun

Howling Wolf

PRINT Print the entire brochure or just the pages you need!

Complete Brochure and Registration

Camp Registration

Lunch Reservation

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