Summer Camp at Prospect Park Zoo
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 09/01/2023
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ENTERING KINDERGARTEN - 1ST GRADE (MUST BE 4 BY START DATE)
ANIMAL ABC'S
Zoo camp is anything but elementary this summer! Engaging activities will introduce campers to amazing animal adaptations and campers will discover what makes animals especially suited for their unique habitat. Campers will enjoy close-up animal encounters, engage in creative crafts, and make enrichment (treats) for animals all week.
Register your child for two weeks of camp by choosing one Animal ABC's and Jungle Jams session! Price is per week. This drop off camp is designed for those entering Kindergarten and 1st grade in the fall of 2023.
ENTERING KINDERGARTEN - 1ST GRADE (MUST BE 4 BY START DATE)
JUNGLE JAMS
Jam out with the sounds of nature! Through exhibit visits and animal encounters, campers will discover the many sounds that animals make and how that helps them communicate and survive. Inspired by the rhythm of the natural world, campers will even make their own music using natural and artificial items!
Register your child for two weeks of camp by choosing one Animal ABC's and Jungle Jams session! Price is per week. This drop off camp is designed for those entering Kindergarten and 1st grade in the fall of 2023.
ENTERING 1ST - 3RD GRADE
WEEK OF WILDLIFE: WILD DETECTIVES
This adventure camp will transform young campers into wildlife detectives, allowing them to get their hands on different scientific tools, such as microscopes and binoculars. Campers will explore the zoo following clues, such as animal tracks and scat, meet animals up close, and have incredible adventures all while unraveling the ultimate mystery at the zoo!
One week per camper, but you can select a second week of another grade appropriate camp! Camper must be entering 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade in the fall of 2023.
ENTERING 2ND - 5TH GRADE
WILD SAFARI: WORLD ZOOFARI
Travel around the world right from Brooklyn! Each day, campers will learn about a different place in the world by getting up close with animals, exploring the Prospect Park Zoo, and doing a variety of activities to make the world feel just a bit more connected.
One week per camper, but you can select a second week of another grade appropriate camp! Camper must be entering 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade in the fall of 2023.
ENTERING 4TH - 6TH GRADE
ZOO EXPLORER: ZOOPERHEROES
Ready to be a super-scientist and help save the world? Start here! Campers will work together to solve real conservation challenges with hands-on activities in the zoo. Throughout the week, they'll practice being wildlife biologists by venturing into the field, meeting animals up close, exploring our exhibits, and conducting experiments. Together our Zooperheroes will help save the planet.
One week per camper, but you can select a second week of another grade appropriate camp! One week per camper. Camper must be entering 4th, 5th, or 6th grade in the fall of 2023.
SCHEDULE
JUNE 19 — JUNE 23 5 day camp |
Animal ABC's Wild Detectives World Zoofari |
JUNE 26 — JUNE 30
5 day camp |
Jungle Jams Zooperheroes World Zoofari |
JULY 5 — JULY 7
3 day camp |
Animal ABC's Wild Detectives World Zoofari |
JULY 10 — JULY 14
5 day camp |
Jungle Jams Zooperheroes World Zoofari |
JULY 17 — JULY 21
5 day camp |
Animal ABC's Wild Detectives World Zoofari |
JULY 24 — JULY 28
5 day camp |
Jungle Jams Wild Detectives World Zoofari |
JULY 31 — AUGUST 4 5 day camp |
Animal ABC's |
AUGUST 7 — AUGUST 11 5 day camp |
Jungle Jams Zooperheroes World Zoofari |
AUGUST 14 — AUGUST 18 5 day camp |
Animal ABC's Wild Detectives World Zoofari |
AUGUST 21 — AUGUST 25 5 day camp |
Jungle Jams Zooperheroes World Zoofari |
AUGUST 28 — SEPTEMBER 1 5 day camp |
Animal ABC's Wild Detectives World Zoofari |
Prospect Park Zoo will offer ANIMAL ABC'S, JUNGLE JAMS & WORLD ZOOFARI most weeks from June 19 - September 1. The week of July 5 - July 7 is a 3-day camp week and it will be prorated accordingly. |
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