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The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the zoo animals are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their Summer Camp friends! Join us for Summer Nature Camp and enjoy hands-on activities, live animal contact, games, crafts and so much more. If you are between the ages of 5 and 12, sign up for one or more of our three rotating weeks to have the best summer ever!
Days: Monday through Friday
Dates: July 7th through August 15th
Times: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Explorer Groups:
River Otters: Ages 5 - 6
Sea Lions: Ages 7- 8
Polar Bears: Ages 9 -12
Summer Nature Camp Topics
Week One - July 7 -11
Wildlife Warriors
During this camp week we will explore the lives of zookeepers, conservationists, research scientists, and so much more! Learn how to track animals in the field, the down and dirty of working in a zoo, and other fun and interesting ways to care for and protect wild animals!
Week Two - July 14 - 18
Curious Beasts
Nessie, Bigfoot, and Coelacanths, oh my! Some are real, some are extinct, and some may exist only in our imaginations. We will explore the world of "cryptozoology" during this week of camp, and maybe see in our animals some hints of a mythical relative.
Week Three - July 21 -25
Animal Art
If a picture speaks a thousand words, we'll have TONS to say during this camp week! Learn the techniques behind taking amazing animal pictures, put on an animal themed "TV" show, create a realistic animal painting, and find many other artsy ways to celebrate animals. This camp week will help your child artistically capture the animals we all love.
Week Four - July 28 - August 1
Wildlife Warriors
During this camp week we will explore the lives of zookeepers, conservationists, research scientists, and so much more! Learn how to track animals in the field, the down and dirty of working in a zoo, and other fun and interesting ways to care for and protect wild animals!
Week Five - August 4 -8
Curious Beasts
Nessie, Bigfoot, and Coelacanths, oh my! Some are real, some are extinct, and some may exist only in our imaginations. We will explore the world of "cryptozoology" during this week of camp, and maybe see in our animals some hints of a mythical relative.
Week Six - August 11 -15
Animal Art
If a picture speaks a thousand words, we'll have TONS to say during this camp week! Learn the techniques behind taking amazing animal pictures, put on an animal themed "TV" show, create a realistic animal painting, and find many other artsy ways to celebrate animals. This camp week will help your child artistically capture the animals we all love.
General Information
Arrival/Departure times are 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. respectively. Campers must arrive at the Magnet School entrance on Meadow Drive by 9:00 am and be picked up at the same entrance at 3:00 p.m. Campers will not be allowed to leave the Zoo without a parent or guardian signing for their child. Please be prepared to show ID upon request.
To better accommodate the needs of our campers' parents, we do offer a fee-based Before and After Care Program between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. sharp. Please be respectful of the drop-off and pick-up times of this program. Parents will be assessed a fee of $5.00 for every 5 minutes past 5:00 that their child remains at the zoo.
Appropriate clothing must be worn. This includes sturdy shoes and appropriate outerwear labeled with the camper's name. We recommend sending a change of clothing with your child. Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt courtesy of the Buffalo Zoo at the beginning of each week of camp. Campers are encouraged to wear their t-shirts for the remainder of the week.
Activities will include a combination of exhibit visits, animal information, games, songs, stories, activities and live animal contact. Students will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and arthropods from our Education Department animal collection. This provides each camper with the experience and thrill of live animal contact under well supervised conditions.
NO LUNCHES ARE PROVIDED due to individual food preferences, allergies and dietary restrictions. Campers must bring a bag lunch each day. A snack will be provided by the Zoo. If your child has special dietary needs, we ask that you provide him/her with a snack from home and provide the Zoo with details of your child's dietary requirements and limitations. Please note: due to the potential for severe allergic reactions, peanuts and tree nut products are not allowed at camp.
Any additional questions or information should be directed to the Education Department at (716) 995-6128.
Registration Information
To register for the Spring Nature Camp, complete the application indicating whether you are registering for one week, or more. Be sure to indicate all of your choices.
Become a Zoo Member and save on Summer Nature Camp fees. For information on Zoo Membership, call 837-3900, ext. 131.
Registration fee:
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION-Register by Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
and deduct $20.00 from the total camp registration fee. Early bird registration must be post marked by Wednesday, April 30th to be eligible for this discount.
MULTIPLE WEEK & CHILD DISCOUNT-Receive a five (5) percent discount if you register for multiple weeks and/or if you have multiple children enrolled.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS may be available to a limited number of qualified applicants. To request more information, please call (716) 995-6128. Scholarships are awarded for one week of camp only..:
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Single Child Enrollment
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Multiple Child Enrollment
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Member
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Non-member
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Member
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Non-member
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Single Week
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$140 per child
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$155 per child
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$133 per child
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$147 per child
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Multiple Weeks
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$133 per week
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$147 per week
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$126 per child/week
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$139 per child/week
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Before Care from 7:45 - 9:00 a.m. add $25/week
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After Care from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. add $25/week
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LATE REGISTRATION-Registration must be received at least seven days prior to the first day of camp. Registrations received after that deadline will be assessed a late processing fee of $15.00.
Only completed registration forms will be accepted. Your camper is considered enrolled in the Summer Nature Camp once you have received a written confirmation letter from the Buffalo Zoo. Once the Zoo has received a completed registration and payment for Camp, a confirmation letter will be sent out within 14 days.
How to register…
a) Mail your registration - Payment MUST accompany your registration and may be made in cash, by check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Please make checks payable to the Zoological Society of Buffalo. Mail the completed form and registration fee to:
Education Department
Buffalo Zoo
300 Parkside Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14214-1999
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b) Fax your registration - You may also fax completed registration with credit card payment to (716) 834-1106.
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c) Download an On-line registration form
Click here to download form
b) Register on-line
Click here for on-line registration
To provide the campers with individual attention, group size is limited. Register early to save your camper’s spot!
Cancellation requests must be made in writing at least one week prior to the start of the Summer Nature Camp to receive a refund. All refunds will be assessed one administrative charge of $25. Fees will NOT be refunded for any reason after the first day of camp.
Any additional questions or information should be directed to the Education Department at (716) 995-6128.
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