John Ball Zoo

Summer Camp

Summer Zoo Camp has been enjoyed by campers for over 25 summers! Kids ages 3 years through going into 9th grade have fun exploring different animal themes in small class sizes. Each class follows a particular theme and instructors plan various activities and tours to bring the class to life. Camp activities may include; games, zoo tours, park exploration, behind-the-scene tours, keeper talks, hands-on animal demonstrations, stories, songs, art projects and more. 

    Registration Dates & Pricing 2020

    March 16 - March 24 - early registration for John Ball Zoo Members. Registration will open at 8:00am Monday, March 16
    March 25 - registration begins for non-members
    IMPORTANT:  MEMBER ONLY REGISTRATION UNTIL Wednesday, March 25.
    **Non-Member registrations made before March 25 will be cancelled and have to re-register.
     
    Pricing:
    4-Day (AM, PM)Camps - $85/Member/Class  $90/Non-Member/Class
    2-Day (Full Day - 9am-4pm) Camps - $110/Member/Class  $115/Non-Member/Class
    1 Full Day (July 3 - 9am-4pm) Camp - $60/Member/Class  $65/Non-Member/Class
    Overnight Camps - $55/Member/Class  $60/Non-Member/Class 
     
    Register (please note registration dates above)
     

    Registration Information

    • Registration is all online, we cannot accept phone registrations.
    • Refunds (less a $20 processing fee) for changes or cancellations are ONLY granted if written notification is received 2 weeks prior to the start of class. 
    • Please register your child for no more than 2 day camp classes.
    • Classes are designed for the age your child will be at the start of class or for the grade they'll be entering in fall 2020. 
    • For additional information regarding our camps and classes please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. 

    Important Links

    2019 Class Descriptions and Schedule 
     

    Camp Information Packets for Registered Campers

    You should receive an email confirmation after registering your child for a camp class. If you did NOT receive an email from the Zoo following your registration please contact us immediatly - all camp correspondence is done via email!
     
    **Packets will be updated for the 2020 season by March 16, 2020.
     
    4-Day Camp Information Packet
    2-Day & 1-Day Camp Information Packet
    Camp Lunch Order Form
    Overnight Camp Information Packet
     
     
     
     
     
     

     

    What Parents Say About Zoo Camp

     

    "His love for animals only intensified and he was so excited to go back the next day."

     

    "My daughter loved all that she did and didn't want the class to end. She shared many facts and information with us about her adventures and has incorporated lots of new vocabulary in her conversations. This was a high quality, educational and exciting program." 

     

    "This class was a step OUTSIDE of the box . . . I highly recommend it for next year!!" 

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