Important Dates, Times, and Prices
Explorer Camp is only offered in full day sessions:
Full Day, Monday through Friday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$305 for Members, $405 for Non-Members per week
Early Drop Off
Drop off your camper as early as 8:00 a.m. Tuesdays through Fridays for $10/camper/day.
Due to first-day check in, there is no early drop off on Mondays.
Extended Day
Pick up your camper as late as 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays for $15/camper/day.
There is no late pick up on Fridays. Pick up after 5:00 p.m. or after 3:30 p.m. on Fridays will result in additional fees.
Lunch & Snacks
Lunch is available for purchase at the time of registration for $30 per week. Please choose your choice of sandwich when you register your camper. All lunches include a sandwich, fruit or cookie, chips, and a juice box. The sandwich is the same every day.
You may also choose to send your child to Camp with lunch. If you choose to send lunch, please note that your child will need to carry their lunch with them as we do not have refrigeration.
Pizza Fridays! As always, all full-day Campers (regardless if they purchased lunch from the Zoo or not) will have cheese pizza and pop on Fridays.
Snacks: A light snack will be provided every day for no charge. Your Camper is welcome to bring their own snack if they prefer.
Note about allergies: If your child has any food allergies, you may contact us at adventuresinlearning@czs.org for a list of snacks and their ingredients. You may also read more about our allergy and medication policy and protocol under the FAQ “What if my child has allergies?” You are always welcome to send your own snacks or lunches as well.
Schedule and Weekly Themes
All Camps have a strict limited capacity and cannot be exceeded. It requires a lot of planning to make Zoo Camp great, so registration will close promptly 14 calendar days prior to the start of week of each camp or once capacity is met.
Diet
Whether it is the freshest fruit, or the stinkiest carrion, you'll be amazed at what some animals eat! (Weeks D and G)
Dinner Time!
When lions have a meal together, who gets the food and who eats first? Finding and eating food is often a family affair. (Weeks B, E, and H)
Cultured Critters
How are animals represented in various cultures around the world? From ancient Egyptian deities to our national symbol, animals inspire us! (Weeks C, F, and I)