2010 SUMMER CAMP: GRADES PreK – 8

Enroll your child in the first camps to explore the new Giants of the Savanna! During June, July, and early August, the Dallas Zoo will offer single day and week-long summer camps for children entering PreK through 8th grade.

New this year we are offering multiple week-long camps for the same grade level, as well as discounts for siblings enrolled in camps. All multiple enrollments will receive 5% off of their total camp cost!

For more information, call 214-670-6832 or email education@dallaszoo.com.  To sign up for any of these programs, please print out, complete, and mail the following forms. Both forms must be completed and payment must be received for us to process your registration.

Summer Camp Registration Forms

Top Photographer Camp Daily Photo Winners

 

2010 DATES AND TOPICS

Please note that The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park is currently closed for renovations. Due to this closure, we will not hold any of our summer camp days at the Aquarium.

 

SINGLE DAY CAMPS

FOR KIDS ENTERING PRE-K TO THIRD GRADE

Single Day Camps are offered from July 12th–14th for Prek-3rd graders. Topics include:

July 12– Elephant Attitudes K-1 Camp is Full, spaces open in PreK & 2nd-3rd

July 13– Giraffing Around K-1 Camp is Full, spaces open in PreK & 2nd-3rd

July 14– Predator Instincts K-1 Camp is Full, spaces open in PreK & 2nd-3rd

Students will be divided into grade appropriate classes (PreK, K-1 st, and 2nd-3rd). Classes run from 9:00-3:00PM.

Cost is $40 day for members ($45/non-members).

Before-care is available at a rate of $5/day for members ($6 for non-members). After-care is available for single day camps at a rate of $9/day for members ($10 for non-members)

 

WEEKLONG CAMPS

3-5 YEAR OLDS

"NO PLACE LIKE HOME - EXPLORING ANIMAL HABITATS"

For 3-5 year olds who are eligible for Preschool enrollment in the fall of 2010.

This camp focuses on animal habitats and nature outside the classroom!

You may enroll your child in a morning or afternoon session.

June 21–25 Morning session cancelled

July 5–9

July 26–30

Morning Session is from 8:30-11:30am; Afternoon session is from 12:00-3:00pm.

Cost is $122/week for members ($135 for non-members)

 

"DISCOVER AFRICA "

For 3-5 year olds who are eligible for Preschool enrollment in the fall of 2010.

“Discover Africa” provides children with an up close, immersive experience in our new Giants of the Savanna!

You may enroll your child in a morning or afternoon session.

June 28–July 2 Morning session is FULL

July 19–23 Morning session is FULL

August 2–6

Morning Session from 8:30-11:30am; Afternoon session from 12:00-3:00pm.

Cost is $122/week for members ($135 for non-members)

 

K-1st GRADE

"ZOO SLEUTHS: SAVANNA MYSTERIES "

For children eligible for K-1st grade enrollment in the fall of 2010.

“Zoo Sleuths: Savanna Mysteries” takes children through fun-filled adventures as they try to decipher who the mystery animal is each day!

Week-long sessions run:

June 21–25 FULL

July 5–9 FULL

July 19–23 FULL

August 2–6 FULL

Cost is $194/week for members ($215 for non-members). “Zoo Sleuths: Savanna Mysteries” classes run from 9:00-3:00pm.

 

"LION TALES AND SAVANNA SONGS "

For children eligible for K-1st grade enrollment in the fall of 2010.

“Lion Tales and Savanna Songs” explores various folktales and stories about African animals.

Week-long sessions run:

June 28– July 2 FULL

July 26–30 FULL

Cost is $194/week for members ($215 for non-members). “Lion Tales and Savanna Songs” classes run from 9:00-3:00PM

 

2nd-3rd GRADE

"GLOBETREKKERS... AFRICA AND BEYOND "

For children eligible for 2nd -3rd grade enrollment in the fall of 2010.

“Globetrekkers… Africa and Beyond!” takes a trip around the world…and never leaves the zoo!

Week-long sessions run:

June 21–25 FULL

July 5–9

July 19–23 FULL

August 2–6 FULL

Cost is $194/week for members ($215 for non-members). “Globetrekkers” classes run from 9:00-3:00pm.

 

"PAWS AND PATTERNS ANIMAL ART CAMP "

For children eligible for 2nd -3rd grade enrollment in the fall of 2010.

“Paws and Patterns Animal Art Camp” explores the artistry of the natural world!

June 28–July 2 FULL

July 26–30 FULL

Cost is $194/week for members ($215 for non-members). “Animal Art” classes run from 9:00-3:00pm.

 

4th-5th GRADE

"ANIMAL ENRICHMENT CAMP "

For children eligible for 4th – 5th grade enrollment in the fall of 2010.

"Animal Enrichment Camp" will make fun items for our animals, and then get to see them in use! This popular camp is a hit with campers, zookeepers, and of course our animals!

Week-long sessions run from:

June 21–25

July 5–9

July 19– 23 FULL

August 2–6

Cost is $194/week for members ($215 for non-members). “Animal Enrichment” classes run from 9:00-3:00pm.

 

"AFRICAN ART CAMP"

For children eligible for 4th – 5th grade enrollment in the fall of 2010.

“African Art Camp” learns about the rich artistic traditions of Africa; students will also learn techniques to make African inspired art to take home!

June 28– July 2

July 26–30

Cost is $194/week for members ($215 for non-members).

“African Art” classes run from 9:00-3:00pm.

 

"ENDANGERED GRASSLANDS "

For children eligible for 4th – 5th grade enrollment in the fall of 2010.

“Endangered Grasslands” at the Dallas Zoo and the Trinity River Audubon Center.

This new camp takes children from the world of the African savanna to our own Blackland Prairie, the most endangered ecosystem in the United States. Spend Monday through Wednesday at the Dallas Zoo, and then spend a fun-filled, action packed Thursday through Friday (including a staff supervised overnight) at the Trinity River Audubon Center. While Trinity River Audubon Center staff will supervise the Thursday overnight, parents are welcome to join in the fun!

This special, week-long session takes place July 12–16

Cost is $234 for members of the Dallas Zoo or the Trinity River Audubon Center ($260 for non-members).

6th-8th GRADE

"TOP PHOTOGRAPHER "

For children eligible for 6th – 8th grade enrollment in the fall of 2010

“Top Photographer” is a new camp for kids entering grades 6th through 8th. Participants will work in groups to learn the skills of wildlife photography while competing as groups in a fun, reality TV style competition to create an African Animal Photo Safari Journal to be published on the Dallas Zoo’s website. This camp also includes a staff supervised sleepover on the Thursday night. Students will be given dinner and breakfast the following morning. Participants must bring their own digital cameras for this camp!

Hosted by Dallas Zoo staff photographer, Cathy Burkey

July 19–23 FULL

August 2-6 FULL

Cost is $239 for members ($265 for non-members). Classes run from 9:00-3:00pm with a staff supervised sleepover on Thursday night.

 

"DESTINATION CONSERVATION: AFRICA"

For children eligible for 6th – 7th grade enrollment in the fall of 2010

“Destination Conservation: Africa” campers will learn about conservation issues in Africa, and here at home in Texas. Students will learn what can be done to help protected species and habitats, in addition to learning all about the animals that call the Savanna home.

June 21–25 Cancelled

July 26–30

August 2–6

Cost is $239 for members ($265 for non-members). Classes run from 9:00-3:00pm with a staff supervised sleepover on Thursday night.

 

"DALLAS ZOO 9-5: EXPLORING ZOO CAREERS "

For children eligible for 8th grade enrollment in the fall of 2010.

In “Dallas Zoo 9-5: Exploring Zoo Careers,” children will find out about all of the careers a zoo has to offer, and meet zoo professionals along the way!

June 28– July 2 Cancelled

July 5–9

“Dallas Zoo 9-5” runs from 9:00-3:00pm with a Dallas Zoo staff supervised sleep-over on Thursday night.

Cost is $239 for members ($265 for non-members).

 

GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION:

Beforecare is available from 8:00-9:00am for Summer Camp participants. The cost is $27/week for members ($30/non-members) and pre-registration is required.

Aftercare is available from 3:00-5:30pm for Summer Camp participants. The cost is $45/week for members ($50/non-members) and pre-registration is required.

Aftercare is not available for morning sessions of preschool; beforecare is not available for afternoon sessions of preschool.

 

JUNIOR CAMP COUNSELOR PROGRAM

Are you a high school student between the ages of 14-18?  Do you love the zoo and like working with kids?  We’re looking for Junior Camp Counselors (JCCs) for our 2009 Summer Camp Season to assist our lead teachers.  If you are interested, please contact the Zoo’s education department at 214.670.6832 or email education@dallaszoo.com for more information and to request an application form. We are no longer accepting applications for our 2010 camp season.

 

Please note: The Dallas Zoo reserves the right to cancel any program for reasons we deem appropriate. Individuals will be contacted directly and a full refund will be processed. You will be notified within 5 working days of receipt of your registration if the camp you registered for is full.

If your child is unable to attend a camp, a full refund (less a $35 processing fee) will be made if the Dallas Zoo is notified in writing 14 days or more prior to the start of your camp. No refund will be made for cancellations that occur within 13 days of the camp's start date.

For questions, please email us at education@dallaszoo.com or call (214)670-6832.