Registration starts March 1.
Children will have fascinating adventures with the natural world this summer at Camp Zoo. Each age-appropriate, week long session is filled with up close animal encounters, hands on activities, games, organized free time, and in-depth investigations.
During the mornings, we'll take advantage of the cooler temperatures and participate in more outdoor activities such as water-play and hiking. In the afternoons we will spend more time participating in indoor activities.
Camp Zoo at the Phoenix Zoo is for students who are entering Kindergarten through 8th grade in the fall of 2008. Choose from 9 weeks of full-day (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) or half-day (8 a.m. – noon) sessions. Please note that for grades 7 & 8, only full-days are offered and for Kindergarten, only half-days are offered.
All camp participants will receive a t-shirt, hat, water bottle, and strap. Full day participants will need to either bring a lunch or purchase one provided by the Zoo's concessionaire. Our Lunch menu is as follows:
Monday – Hot Dogs
Tuesday – Chicken Nuggets
Wednesday – Grilled Cheese
Thursday – Cheese Pizza
Friday – Macaroni and Cheese Bites
All of our lessons and activities are age-appropriate and designed for multiple learning styles. Young children will be introduced to nature with smaller animals, basic care giving, art projects, and very simple action projects. Each class progresses with the children's level of understanding all the way up to seventh and eighth grade, during which participants explore zoo careers. Although our lessons are developed ahead of time, we do leave room for individual self-expression, and the programs are flexible to meet the needs of each particular group.
Our instructors have a great love and understanding for children and a deep passion for the natural world. They are well trained in interpretive techniques, group management, activity facilitation, and first aid.
Camp Zoo – Wet and Wild
Kindergarten (Half-Day Only) – 6th grade (Half- or Full-Day)
Wade on in for some fun and learning! Campers will discover the plants and animals that make their homes in and around water. Explore aquatic adaptations during our "pond safari, ". create unique aquatic art and meet some wild, wet animals that reside here at the Zoo.
Session 1: May 26 – May 30
Session 2: June 2 – 6
Session 3: June 9 – 13
Session 4: June 16 – 20
Session 5: June 23 – 27
Camp Zoo – Water Works
1st – 4th Grade (Half- or Full-Day)
Did you know that 70 percent of the Earth is covered by water? The water we have today is the same water the dinosaurs drank! Learn how our planet recycles water and what we need to do to keep our water clean! Campers will discover why water is important to all living things and complete simple action projects to share what they have learned. .
Session 6: July 7 - 11
Session 7: July 14 – 18
Session 8: July 21 – 25
Session 9: July 28 – Aug 1
Camp Zoo – Zoo Careers
7th-8th Grade (Full-Day Only)*
Our wildly popular program is back, with a twist! Love animals? Even if you don't want to be a vet, this camp is for you! Campers will explore the many career opportunities that exist in the zoo world.
* A $30 lab fee will be charged for 7th/8th grade camps
Session 6: July 7 - 11
Session 7: July 14 – 18
Session 8: July 21 – 25
Session 9: July 28 – Aug 1
Prices
Full Day (8 a.m. – 3 p.m.) not available for Kindergarten
Fee: $252 Members $280 Non-members
Half Day (8 a.m – noon) not available for 7th and 8th graders
Fee: $153 Members $170 Non-members
After Camp (4 p.m. – 6 p.m.)
Fee: $50 for entire week in advance
Lab Fee: $30 for all 7th-8th grade Zoo Careers Camps
Lunch
Fee: $20 for entire week ($2.50 discount*)
*Meals may be purchased daily during camp for $4.50/per day
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