SAFARI
CAMP
AT THE VIRGINIA ZOO
VIRGINIA ZOO SAFARI CAMPS
Dear Parent,
During Summer Safari Camps the Virginia Zoo gives campers
the opportunity to spend time among amazing animals from
across the globe. Each week is an exciting new adventure as
we explore the wonderful world of animals.
The Virginia Zoo offers two different camps for each age
group so children can attend more than one session of camp.
The different camps are designed to complement and build
upon each other. Summer Safari is for students who are
entering first grade through eighth grade in fall 2016. Choose
from nine weeks of full-day (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) sessions. Parents
of kids entering into kindergarten in the fall of 2016, look into
the Virginia Zoo’s Early Explorers summer program!
Call 757.441.2374 x229 to reserve a spot for
your Happy Camper!
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ABOUT SAFARI CAMPS
Prices & Registration
FULL WEEK: $300/members
$350/non-members
Summer Safari Camp
Session Dates
SESSION 1: July 5-8 (shortened date
discounted price of $200/members and
$250/non-members!)
SESSION 2: July 11-15
SESSION 3: July 18-22
SESSION 4: July 25-29
SESSION 5: August 1-5
SESSION 6: August 8-12
SESSION 7: August 15-19
Safari Camp Information
n DRESS: All Summer Safari camp participants receive two Safari Camp
shirts and must wear them every day of camp. Additional shirts will be
available for purchase.
SESSION 8: August 22-26
SESSION 9: August 29-September 2
n LUNCH: Campers must bring their lunch each day, as there will not
be an opportunity to purchase food. We encourage campers’ lunches
be waste-free and packed in reusable containers whenever possible.
Refrigeration is not available; however, all lunches are kept in an air
conditioned room. Campers are able to recycle paper, aluminum and
plastics. Please do not use glass containers.
n INSTRUCTORS: Safari Camp instructors are thoroughly prepared to
provide your campers with an awesome week of camp! They are all
excited to share animals and nature with kids of all ages and trained in
interpretive techniques, childhood development, group organization,
and other camp management skills.
Summer Safari After Camp
The Virginia Zoo offers after camp until 5:30 pm
daily. This time offers more Zoo learning and
hanging out with your favorite instructors!
PRICES AND REGISTRATION:
Full week: $150/members & $200/non-members
Per day: $40/member & $50/non-member
Any campers not picked up by 4:15pm will
automatically be placed into Summer Safari
After Hours and charged. Any campers not
picked up by 5:30pm will be charged an
additional $25 per 15 minutes.
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2016 SUMMER SAFARI CAMPS
All camps run from 9 am – 4 pm. Drop off starts at 8:45 am. Pick
up ends at 4:15 pm. Campers not picked up by 4:15 pm will
automatically be shifted into the After Camp program.
1ST AND 2ND GRADE CAMPS
HIDE AND SEEK Some animals blend in and some were born to stand out!
This week campers learn about bright warning colors, the perfect camouflage, and
everything else in-between. Come explore how animals use stripes, spots, and signals
to survive. Learn about how animals are able to find friends and hide from foes!
Sessions: 1, 3, 6, 9
THE FAST AND THE FURRIEST What animal is the fastest on land? Who can
dive the deepest in the sea? Come learn all about the biggest, brightest, and best
that the animal kingdom has to offer in this exhilarating week of animal extremes!
Sessions: 2, 5, 7
3RD/4TH GRADE CAMPS
MYTHS AND MONSTERS Dragons, unicorns, and sea monsters ahoy!
Campers will meet modern-day “monsters” and learn the stories that surround them.
We will explore the magic and myth of the past and create our own stories along the
way. Sessions: 1, 5, 8
PAWS, CLAWS, AND JAWS Ready to delve into the world of wild senses,
crazy defenses, and hidden pretenses? Come learn about the many amazing ways
that animals have adapted to live in their unique habitats. From powerful paws
to razor-sharp claws, learn how animals use these fierce adaptations to survive.
Sessions: 2, 4, 6
5TH/6TH GRADE CAMPS
ZOOCRAFT: BUILD THE ZOO Budding Zoo architects look no further! In this
exciting week campers will learn all about how the Zoo creates unique exhibit homes
for each kind of animal. From feeding animals to giving them the proper spaces and
toys, we will learn, then we will create! Campers will build their own models of Zoo
exhibits and show them off at an end-of-week exhibit fair. Sessions: 3, 7
ZOORASSIC EXPLORERS Become a science voyager and learn about the
wild world around us, past and present. All week campers will follow in the footsteps
of famous explorers, archeologists, and adventurers, and make a few amazing
discoveries of our own! Sessions: 4, 8
7TH/8TH GRADE CAMPS
JUNIOR ZOOKEEPERS Have you ever wanted to know if you have what
it takes to be a zookeeper? Come find out with this in depth look at everything
zookeepers do from feeding animals and cleaning exhibits, to conservation and
animals research. Campers will get down and dirty as we scoop poop and take care
of our animals here at the Virginia Zoo. Sessions: 3, 9
AGENTS OF G.R.E.E.N. There’s a marvelous world around us that’s here for
us to defend! Come explore ways to protect and conserve the animals and the
world around us. Learn how to be an eco-hero and become the greenest teen
conservationist around. Sessions: 5, 7
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EARLY EXPLORERS
KINDERGARTEN CAMP
Early Explorers includes fun and amazing animal encounters, crafts, games, learning activities, Zoo hikes, and
more, all aimed at inspiring your young ones to love animals and the environment. Not yet eligible for Early
Explorers? Look into the Virginia Zoo’s Adventure Duos family camp!
TIME: Camp runs from 9 am - Noon,
Monday through Friday four times
throughout the summer. Drop off starts at
8:45 am. Pick up ends at 12:15 pm.
AGES: Early Explorers is a half-day
program for Kindergarten-aged
children. For purposes of this program,
“kindergarten-aged” is defined as no
younger than four and entering into
Kindergarten in the Fall of 2016.
PRICES AND REGISTRATION:
Full Week: $180/members & $210/nonmembers.
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Summer 2016 Early Explorers Camps
STORYBOOK SAFARI Little ones, come take a journey with us through the
eyes of storybook animals! Each day we will read different animal books and learn all
about the animals in our stories. Through habitat explorations, hands-on discovery,
thematic crafts, silly songs, animal encounters, Zoo hikes, and more, Early Explorers
will love to learn and learn to love all of the animals at the Zoo. Storybook Safari runs
7/25/2016 – 7/29/2016 and 8/22/2016 – to 8/26/2016
SENSATIONAL SENSES We all rely on our senses, especially animals! In this
camp we will see, hear, smell and feel our way about the zoo during a whole week
of sensory fun. From eagles with extraordinary eyesight to snakes with spectacular
smell let’s take a trip through the sssen-sational senses with amazing animals from
around the whole wide world. Sensational Senses runs 7/11/2016 – 7/15/2016 and
8/8/2016 – 8/12/2016
ADVENTURE DUOS
Spend a day or a whole week at the Zoo as a family!
Each day focuses on a different Zoo theme and is
developed to be fun for the whole family.
Throughout the day there will be games, crafts, behind-the-scenes
tours, hikes, and more! Registration includes one adult and one
child. There must be at least a 1:2 adult to child ratio for attendance.
Activities are geared to families with children aged 3-6 but can be
enjoyed by all ages.
DATES: June 27-July 1, 2016
TIMES: All camps run from 9 am – 12:30 pm
AGES: 3 years – adult!
PRICES AND REGISTRATION: Full week: $200/members
& $280/non-members. Per day: $55/member & $80/
non-member. Each registration includes one adult and one
child under 11 years of age. $100 to add on an additional
child for the whole week ($40 for the day). $150 to add on
another adult and child ($50 for the day). Maximum adult to
child ratio is 1:2.
2016 Theme: It’s all in the Family!
MONDAY, JUNE 27: HUNTING WITH THE PACK
For many animal packs and prides finding food is a family affair.
Come learn about how some of the fiercest predators from around
the world hunt together. See the world as the ultimate pack animal!
TUESDAY, JUNE 28: DAD’S IN CHARGE
Today it’s all about dad! Come learn about amazing dads from
across the animal kingdom and the important roles they play in
raising their young.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29: SAFETY IN NUMBERS
From herds to flocks many animals believe that sticking together is
the way to go! Come to the Zoo with your own flock to learn about
why animals live in groups.
THURSDAY, JUNE 30: WE DON’T NEED GROWNUPS
Believe it or not, some animal kids don’t need parents at all! Today
we explore the world of animals that leave their young to fend for
themselves and the unique ways those young survive.
FRIDAY, JULY 1: MOMMY AND ME
Lots of animals have a mothering instinct! Come learn about the
moms of the animal kingdom and the different ways they protect
and care for their young.
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GO WILD WITH US!
SAFARI
CAMP
AT THE VIRGINIA ZOO
The Virginia Zoo’s Summer Safari Camps are entertaining,
educational and unforgettable! Children enjoy and engage in
activities, learning, and experiences in their specific themed camp.
We can’t wait to meet you!
757.441.2374
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