Summer Camp 2023: Ages 3-5

Ages 3-5

June 19-23: Digging for Dinos SOLD OUT

Find out where these dinosaurs lived, what they ate, and how they survived millions of years ago. Campers will get the opportunity to make dinosaur crafts, participate in hands-on activities, and even meet the closest living relative to the T-rex! This week includes activities, games, and up close animal meet and greets.

June 26-30: Super Senses SOLD OUT

Super strength and super senses are not just for the superheroes of movies and comic books. This week of camp dives, runs, and hops into the real superhero lives of animals! Campers will make enrichment and puzzles for our animals and watch their super senses go to work. This week includes activities, games, and up close animal meet and greets.

July 3-7: Hooray for Habitats

Through hands-on activities, campers will explore what animals need to survive in all of the different habitats around the world. Campers will jump into a different habitat every day, learning all about the benefits and challenges of living in places like the African Savanna or the Amazon Rainforest. This week includes activities, games, and up close animal meet and greets.

July 10-14: Animal Detectives SOLD OUT

Is your camper naturally curious? This camp will spark the imagination and lead campers on an adventure of discovery through the animal kingdom. Campers will figure out clues to determine the Ambassador Animal they will get to meet each day and uncover many more animal mysteries along the way. This camp includes hands-on activities, games, and close up animal encounters!

July 17-21: Nature Explorers SOLD OUT

Does your camper enjoy digging up worms, watching birds, or playing outside? Join our Nature Explorers week where campers will explore the natural world through nature play and observation. This camp is very hands-on with animal experiences, interactive activities, and fun crafts to take home.

July 24-28: Digging for Dinos SOLD OUT

Find out where these dinosaurs lived, what they ate, and how they survived millions of years ago. Campers will get the opportunity to make dinosaur crafts, participate in hands-on activities, and even meet the closest living relative to the T-rex! This week includes activities, games, and up close animal meet and greets.

July 31-August 4: Scales and Tales SOLD OUT

This week will explore the world of animals through stories and books. Discover a new type of animal everyday and read a story that goes along with it! Campers will feed some of our zoo animals, meet animals up close, and develop their vocabulary by listening to a variety of books each day.

August 7-11: Small Wonders SOLD OUT

Join us for a week of playing in the dirt looking for some of the smallest creatures at the zoo. This week will feature meet and greets with some of our resident creepy crawlies and also some of our cutest and furriest friends! Campers will explore the zoo, participate in hands-on activities and up close animal encounters.

August 14-18: ZooCrew SOLD OUT

Does your camper love animals? Now is their opportunity to learn what it takes to care for animals. Campers will learn how to be a zookeeper and get to make toys for some of our most playful animals. This week of camp features some fun up close animal encounters, hand on activities, and themed games!

August 21-25: Digging for Dinos SOLD OUT

Find out where these dinosaurs lived, what they ate, and how they survived millions of years ago. Campers will get the opportunity to make dinosaur crafts, participate in hands-on activities, and even meet the closest living relative to the T-rex! This week includes activities, games, and up close animal meet and greets.

$275 / Member Child per week | $300 / Non-Member Child per week

Early drop off / late pick up is not available for 3-5 year old camp.

*camper must be potty trained to attend camp

For more information on camps, contact the Education Department at 610.277.3825 x234 or email camp@elmwoodparkzoo.org