Winter ZooCamp (ages 6 - 11)
 February 16 - 19, 2010
Brrr... New England winters can be cold! Instead of keeping the kids inside during February school vacation, send them to an interactive four-day camp! Winter ZooCamp at Roger Williams Park Zoo will engage your child in a full day of crafts, activities, animal interviews and even bundled-up tours of the Zoo!
2010 Theme: "Jungle Journey."
We’ll explore the four layers of tropical rainforests, the animals that live there and how they survive. Friday afternoon will feature a Jungle Jam in a rainforest built by ZooCampers out of recycled materials throughout the week.
Camp runs 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday of Rhode Island's February school vacation week. Extended day also available.
Members: $145 / Non-Members: $170
Important Information:
- Registration deadline is February 6, 2010.
- New for 2010 - $10 sibling discount that applies to all ZooCamps! First registration will be at full price, $10 discount will be applied to each sibling thereafter. Siblings must be registered within the same account.
- The best way to register for ZooCamp is online - it's quick, easy and secure and offers the greatest chance at getting the camp sessions you desire. However, if you prefer to register by mail, you may download our printable registration and camper medical / personal information packet, fill it out completely and mail to the Zoo.
- Have questions? See our ZooCamp Frequently Asked Questions.
(If you've already registered and want to re-check your status, log in to your account)
Spring ZooCamp (ages 6 – 11)
 April 19 - 23, 2010
Shake off winter during an exciting week of learning activities, crafts, animal encounters and Zoo tours!
2010 Theme: "All in the Family"
Warm weather is on the way and animal moms and dads are getting ready to welcome their offspring into the natural world. Animal parents have to think about the same things that people moms and dads do- keeping babies fed, providing a warm, safe home and teaching them how to survive in their environment is a full time job!
Camp runs from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday of Rhode Island’s April school vacation week. Each camper will receive one complimentary ZooCamp t-shirt that must be worn daily. Additional shirts are available for purchase.
Members: $185 / Non-members: $210
Important Information:
- Registration deadline is April 9, 2010.
- New for 2010 - $10 sibling discount that applies to all ZooCamps! First registration will be at full price, $10 discount will be applied to each sibling thereafter. Siblings must be registered within the same account.
- The best way to register for ZooCamp is online - it's quick, easy and secure and offers the greatest chance at getting the camp sessions you desire. However, if you prefer to register by mail, you may download our printable registration and camper medical / personal information packet, fill it out completely and mail to the Zoo.
- Have questions? See our ZooCamp Frequently Asked Questions.
(If you've already registered and want to re-check your status, log in to your account)
Summer ZooCamps
Tadpole Academy (ages 4 - 5)
Summer Adventures (ages 6 - 10)
Natural Navigators (ages 11 - 13)
Ed-venturous Travels (ages 14 - 17)
Tadpole Acad emy (ages 4-5)
Tadpole Academy is a great way to introduce your 4 – 5 year old to camp at Roger Williams Park Zoo! Each day is only three hours long and includes stories, crafts, games and zoo exploration in a safe, small group of only 10 campers per week.
Due to this small size, campers may only register for a maximum of one week. Each camper receives one complimentary ZooCamp T-shirt that must be worn daily. Note: All Tadpole Academy campers must be completely toilet trained (requiring no assistance in the bathroom)!
2010 Theme: What's for Lunch?
What does your Tadpole like to eat for lunch? Peanut butter and jelly? Ham and cheese? In the 2010 summer of Tadpole Academy we’ll explore what animals like to eat. Your Tadpole Camper will learn how animals are classified by the food they eat while getting up close and personal with herbivores, omnivores, carnivores, insectivores and decomposers that live right here at the zoo!
Morning session runs 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Afternoon session runs 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Week 1: June 28 - July 2
Week 2: July 5 - 9
Week 3: July 12 - 16
Week 4: July 19 - 23
Week 5: July 26 - 30
Week 6: August 2 - 6
Week 7: August 9 - 13
Week 8: August 16 - 20
Members: $120 / Non-members: $145
Important Information:
- Registration deadline is two weeks prior to your desired week of camp. For example, registration for Tadpole Academy Week Three, 7/12 – 7/16 will end at 11:59 PM on June 28th.
- New for 2010 - $10 sibling discount that applies to all ZooCamps! First registration will be at full price, $10 discount will be applied to each sibling thereafter. Siblings must be registered within the same account.
- The best way to register for ZooCamp is online - it's quick, easy and secure and offers the greatest chance at getting the camp sessions you desire. However, if you prefer to register by mail, you may download our printable registration and camper medical / personal information packet, fill it out completely and mail to the Zoo.
- Have questions? See our ZooCamp Frequently Asked Questions.
(If you've already registered and want to re-check your status, log in to your account)
Summer Adventures (ages 6 – 10)
Do you know a child that dreams of spending his/her days surrounded by animals? Send them to Summer Adventures ZooCamp! Days are filled with games, hands-on activities, crafts, animal encounters and tours of the zoo. Each year features two themes and runs 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. Campers may sign up for more than one week of Summer Adventures. Campers receive one complimentary ZooCamp T-shirt that must be worn daily. Additional shirts are available for purchase.
Theme for Weeks 1 - 3: Extreme Environments
Remarkable animals have adapted to live in the most extreme of environments – the dark, deep depths of oceans and caves, seemingly barren deserts and vast ice fields. We’ll travel to these unfamiliar worlds and take a close look at the animals that live there, how they survive and the clever ways scientists study the world’s most extreme environments.
Week 1: June 21 - 25
Week 2: June 28 - July 2
Week 3: July 5 - 9 *Bargain week - see below for details!*
Theme for Weeks 4 - 6: Spoon Beaks and Fork Toes
It’s dinnertime! With many different kinds of food comes many different kinds of adaptations for eating. Using beaks, toes, teeth, paws, big mouths and little mouths, the different ways that animals chow down at mealtimes is as fascinating as the animals themselves. Elbows off the table, dude.
Week 4: July 12 - 16
Week 5: July 19 - 23
Week 6: July 26 - 30
Theme for Weeks 7 - 9: Say What?
Did you know that “talking” is not only done with words? Communication can happen even we’re not talking simply by the way we sit, stand or by the look in our eyes. Animals communicate in these ways and others, utilizing smells, colors and body language to “talk” in their own unique way. We just have to look and listen to hear what they’re saying!
Week 7: August 2 - 6
Week 8: August 9 - 13
Week 9: August 16 - 20
Members: $185 / Non-members: $210
**Bargain Week** - $20 off each camper during Week 3!
Important Information:
- Registration deadline is two weeks prior to your desired week of camp. For example, registration for Summer Adventures Week Five, 07/19 – 07/23 will end at 11:59 PM on July 5th.
- New for 2010 - $10 sibling discount that applies to all ZooCamps! First registration will be at full price, $10 discount will be applied to each sibling thereafter. Siblings must be registered within the same account.
- The best way to register for ZooCamp is online - it's quick, easy and secure and offers the greatest chance at getting the camp sessions you desire. However, if you prefer to register by mail, you may download our printable registration and camper medical / personal information packet, fill it out completely and mail to the Zoo.
- Have questions? See our ZooCamp Frequently Asked Questions.
(If you've already registered and want to re-check your status, log in to your account)
Natural Navigators (ages 11-13)
During this action-packed week, campers will travel locally to visit various natural wonders and nature centers. They will also engage in outdoor adventure activities, environmental games, group discussions, and a scientific frog monitoring project.
Camp runs Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fee for the week includes transportation and admission fees to destinations as well as a camp T-shirt. Space is limited!
Week A: July 5 - 9
Week B: July 12 - 16
Week C: July 19 - 23
Week D: July 26 - 30
Week E: August 2 - 6
Week F: August 9 - 13
Members: $255 / Non-members: $280
Important Information:
- Registration deadline is two weeks prior to your desired week of camp. For example, registration for Natural Navigators Week D, 7/26 – 7/30 will end at 11:59 PM on July 12th.
- New for 2010 - $10 sibling discount that applies to all ZooCamps! First registration will be at full price, $10 discount will be applied to each sibling thereafter. Siblings must be registered within the same account.
- The best way to register for ZooCamp is online - it's quick, easy and secure and offers the greatest chance at getting the camp sessions you desire. However, if you prefer to register by mail, you may download our printable registration and camper medical / personal information packet, fill it out completely and mail to the Zoo.
- Have questions? See our ZooCamp Frequently Asked Questions.
(If you've already registered and want to re-check your status, log in to your account)
Ed-venturous Travels (ages 14-17)
An action packed week of team building and stewardship activities with a focus on the natural world. A mix of adventure, community, science and FUN! Camp runs Monday and Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday’s drop-off is at 8:30 a.m. followed by two consecutive overnights, and the week ends on Friday at 3:30pm.
Both overnights will be in the White Mountains of New Hampshire where we will explore one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world! Return times may vary; check your week’s itinerary! Fee for the week includes transportation, admission fees, food during the overnights, and a camp T-shirt! Space is limited!
Week L: July 12 - 16
Week M: July 19 - 23
Week N: July 26 - 30
Members $375; Non-members $400
Important Information:
- Registration deadline is two weeks prior to your desired week of camp. For example, registration for Ed-venturous Travels Week M, 7/19 – 7/23 will end at 11:59 PM on Monday, July 5th.
- New for 2010 - $10 sibling discount that applies to all ZooCamps! First registration will be at full price, $10 discount will be applied to each sibling thereafter. Siblings must be registered within the same account.
- The best way to register for ZooCamp is online - it's quick, easy and secure and offers the greatest chance at getting the camp sessions you desire. However, if you prefer to register by mail, you may download our printable registration and camper medical / personal information packet, fill it out completely and mail to the Zoo.
- Have questions? See our ZooCamp Frequently Asked Questions.
(If you've already registered and want to re-check your status, log in to your account)
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