Summer Camp
Since 1984, out professional camp staff have been leading children in exploring and discovering the wonders of the Zoo through hands-on, interactive, experiential learning. We invite your child to join us for daily in-depth tours of the Zoo, games, songs, creative craft projects, animal shows and hands-on animal interaction! The younger camps (Penguin, Tiger, Giraffe and Rhino) include contact with the zoos education animal collection, the older camps (Safari, Animal Investigation Corps and Wild Science) meet zoo staff and work on special projects.
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Registration Lottery Deadline: Friday, April 7th
Registration for all camps is first done through a lottery. All registration received by April 7th will be considered equally. Registration received after April 7th are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration cannot be done over the phone. Click here to print out a registration form.
Dates:
Weekly camp sessions begin the week of June 19, 2000 and run through the week of August 28, 2000.
Short Week Session: Due to the July 4th holiday, there will be a short week of camp July 5th through the 7th. this is a great way to introduce a new camper to the zoo program. Each camp offered will operate two and a half days.
Extended Daycare:
For your convenience we offer extended daycare before and after camp. Children are supervised in a classroom with games and videos available. Pre-registration is required, as we are unable to accommodate drop-ins.
- Early drop-off (not available for afternoon Penguin Camp)
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m., $20 for the week. Short week session, $12. - Late pick-up ( not available Fridays or for morning Penguin Camp)
Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., $32 for the week. Short week session, $16. - Early drop-off & Late pick-up (not available for Penguin Camp)
Combined $52 for the week. Short week session, $28.
Tuition Assistance Available
Due to a generous grant from JFR Foundation and d0onations from many individuals, we are able to offer tuition assistance for the month of August. Families will be responsible for transportation to and from the Zoo. Assistance provided on basis of need. To receive an application, please call (503) 220-2781.
If you would like to donate to the Zoo Education Scholarship Fund, please add any amount to your registration fee. All scholarship donations are tax deductible.
Penguin Camp (4-5 year olds)
Information
For more information call the Education Registrar at (503) 220-2781 or e-mail