Summer Camp 2013 brochure - Oregon Zoo

“Best camp in town!!!”Penguin Camp4 years through entering KindergartenMorning session Monday- Friday9:00 a.m. – noon ORAfternoon session Monday – Friday1:00 – 4:00 PM.Weekly SessionsJune 17 – August 30, 2013(Short camp week July 1 – 3, 2013)Zoo members: $125Non members $145Animals in Motion! Run, fly, climb,swim, dig and slither —discover howanimals move. Learn how animals getaround in the trees, on the groundand even in the ocean. You’ll also get achance to meet some the zoo’s moversand shakers up close.Penguin Camp notes: campers willnot be permitted to attend bothmorning and afternoon sessions duringthe same week. Zoo lunch is notavailable for Penguin Camp.“We all loved Zoocamp, Mom and bothkids. Love that theyare doing somethingfun and educational.Loved all the welleducated and energeticinstructors.”Lion CampEntering KindergartenMonday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Weekly SessionsJune 17 – August 30, 2013(Short camp week July 1 – 3, 2013)Zoo members: $250Non members: $287Fur, Feathers, Scales Oh My! Whatmakes a mammal a mammal and not abird? How do scales help a snake move?Uncover these and many other animalmysteries as you examine fur, feathers,skin and scales from around the globe.Tiger CampEntering 1st gradeMonday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Weekly SessionsJune 17 – August 30, 2013(Short camp week July 1 – 3, 2013)Zoo members: $250Non members: $287Habitat Trek! Explore the rainforests,safari on the savanna and immerseyourself in the ocean as you visit thehabitats of the world. Meet amazingocean creatures like sea lions, otters,polar bears and penguins. Explore therainforests and watch the orangutansand gibbons in the Red Ape Reserve.Giraffe CampEntering 2nd gradeMonday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Weekly SessionsJune 17 – August 30, 2013(Short camp week July 1 – 3, 2013)Zoo members: $250Non members: $287Adaptation Adventures! Learn howevery animal has adaptations to helpit survive. Compare the adaptationsof the forest dwelling cougar to thecheetah that live on the grassy plains.Learn why some animals can live in thecold oceans and others are suited forwarm rainforests.Rhino CampEntering 3rd gradeMonday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Weekly SessionsJune 17 – August 30, 2013(Short camp week July 1 – 3, 2013)Zoo members: $250Non members: $287Hunter or Hunted? Lions and tigersand otters—oh my! Discover thechallenges of being a predator and therisks of being prey. Learn the strategieshunters big and small use to find theirfood and explore some of the tricksprey species use to get away.2Register online at www.oregonzoo.org

All campsinclude:• Educator-led tours of the entire zooduring the course of the week• Hands-on learning activities• Animal visits in the classrooms• Wild Life Live! experience• Lorikeet feeding• Songs• Art projects• Learning games• Stories• Snacks• ZooCamp t-shirt“He knows his wayaround the zoobetter than I do andtells us all kinds ofinformation aboutindividual animals.”Short Camp WeekDue to the Independence Day holiday, there will not be camp on July 4th or 5th.That camp week will start on Monday, July 1st and run for three days at a reduced fee.• Penguin camp fees (July 1st week only)Zoo Member: $75 Non-Member: $90• Lion Camp through Otter (July 1st week only)ZooMember: $150 Non-Member: $173• Early Care (July 1st week only): $15• Late Care (July 1st week only): $30• Sack Lunch (July 1st week only): $15Sack LunchesSack lunches are sold for a full weekonly. We do not offer lunch on a dayto day basis. Lunch is not available forPenguin Camp.Fees: Lion through Cougar Camps:$25/ weekAnimal Investigators and WildDesign: $20/ week$15 for July 1st weekAll meals come with a vegetarianoption and choice of water or juice.Sample entrée items could include—hot dogs, mac & cheese, pizza, chickennuggets, or burrito, that will changefrom day to day. All meals include fruitand carrot sticks.Early Care& Late CareChildren are supervised in a classroomwith a variety of animal themed freechoicelearning activities available. Preregistrationis required.Early Care(not available for PM Penguin Camp)Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.$25 per full week,$15 for July 1st weekLate Care(not available for AM Penguin Camp)Monday – Friday, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.$50 per full week$30 for July 1st week4Register online at www.oregonzoo.org

“Thank you so much forhaving such an amazingprogram. Our daughter can’twait for the next year.”ProgramInformationOur StaffOur staff is screened for excellence inprogramming for children. All staffworking with children, includingsubstitute counselors, have successfullypassed the Oregon Child Care Registry’scriminal background check.Counselor to student ratios are 1:6 forkindergarten, 1:8 for 1st grade – 2ndgrade, 1:10 for 3nd-8th grades. At notime is any child left unsupervised.SafetyZoo security staff members are firstaid, CPR and automatic emergencydefibrillator (AED) trained. Camp staffare trained to respond to emergencysituations.When registering, parents are askedto list the names of authorizedtransporters. Everyone picking up achild from camp will be required topresent photo ID that matches a nameon that list.Can Parents Stay with Kids?Our camp program is designed forchildren who are able to be successfulin group-oriented programs withoutparent involvement.MedicationMedication cannot be administeredor dispensed by staff. Campers mustbe able to take their own medication.However, staff can carry medicationsand help children remember to takethem. Lead camp staff and the zoo’sfull time security staff are first aidtrained.AllergiesIf your child has any food-specificallergies please pack your ownsnacks and lunches. You child will bepermitted to eat their home-packedsnacks during snack time.“He loves it all and countsthe days until next yearwhen he can go again.”Special NeedsPlease detail any physical, academic orsocial special needs your child has thatour staff should be made aware of.Special needs will be accommodatedto the best of our ability provided weknow in advance of your camp week. Ifyour child is not self-sufficient, you willbe asked to provide a non-parent aidefor the week of camp.Register online at www.oregonzoo.org 5