Summer Camp
Join us for a WILD Summer!
The Brandywine Zoo’s Summer Camp program is designed to provide children the opportunity to spend the summer outside at the Zoo learning about animals, zoos, and wildlife conservation. This enriching and educational experience will be filled with Zoo visits, live animal presentations, crafts, games, stories, learning projects, and much more! More importantly each child will learn the importance of having fun in nature and making new friends! Our camps are geared towards children who are eager to learn, follow directions, and want to have fun. Through our Summer Camp program we are hoping to inspire the next generation of wildlife conservationists and stewards of the environment.
We offer full-day and half-day, week-long camps! Click on the camps below for descriptions.
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| 2020 ZOO CAMPS AT A GLANCE | |||||||
| Week | Mini Camp Ages 4-5 |
Full Day Camp Age 6-8 |
Full Day Camp Ages 6-12 |
Full Day Camp Ages 9-11 |
Full Day Camp Ages 12-15 |
Full Day Camp Ages 14-17 |
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| June 8-12 | Color Me Wild! | ||||||
| June 15-19 | Continental Creatures | Conservation Tech | |||||
| June 22-26 | Animal Superpowers | Animal Handling | |||||
| June 29-July 3 | Wildlife Mythbusters | Junior Zoo Keepers Basics (A) | |||||
| July 6-10 | Art Safari | Junior Zoo Keepers Advanced (A) | |||||
| July 13-17 | Disguises and Surprises | Junior Zoo Keepers Basics (B) | |||||
| July 20-24 | Animals A to Z | Junior Zoo Keepers Advanced (B) | |||||
| July 27-31 | Zoolympics | Junior Zoo Keepers Basics (C) | |||||
| August 3-7 | Zoo Science Investigators (ZSI) | Wild Designs | |||||
| August 10-14 | Animal Opposites | S.A.F.E. | |||||
| August 17-21 | Creature Classes | ||||||
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If you wish to register for the Summer Camp but would rather pay by check CLICK HERE.
Mini Camps (Ages 4 and 5)
- All campers must be completely toilet trained to attend. This means that campers must be able to use public restrooms on their own, requiring no assistance and is able to manage his/her own clean-up and clothing by him/herself.
- All campers are required to bring a packed snack to camp each day.
Camp Schedule
| 8:30am | Camp Drop-off begins |
| 9am | Camp Begins |
| 11:30am | Camp Ends |
| 11:30am – 12pm | Regular Pick-up |
| 12-1pm | Aftercare/Late Pickup Mon-Fri |
EARLY BIRD RATES (if registered by March 31, 2020)
Members: $100/camper | Non-members: $120/camper
REGULAR RATES (on or after April 1, 2020)
Members: $110/camper | Non-members: $130/camper
Aftercare
Aftercare is available from noon to 1 pm. Monday through Friday. Campers will NEED to have a packed lunch if registered for Aftercare and will join our other campers for lunch at noon.
Aftercare Fee: $50/week or $15/day
Payment & Cancellation Policy
Payment is due in full at time of registration for Zoo Camp. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations up to April 30, 2020; ½ refund for cancellations after May 1, 2020. No refunds after June 1, 2020.
Full Day Camps (Ages 6-8 & 6-12)
Full Day Camps are offered from June 15 through August 21. Each week has a different theme.
Camp Schedule
| 8:30am | Camp Drop-off begins |
| 9am | Camp Begins |
| 3:30pm | Camp Ends |
| 3:30 – 4pm | Regular Pick-up |
| 4 – 5pm | Aftercare/Late Pickup Mon-Fri |
EARLY BIRD RATES (if registered by March 31, 2020)
Members: $185/camper | Non-members: $215/camper
REGULAR RATES (on or after April 1, 2020)
Members: $210/camper | Non-members: $240/camper
Aftercare
Aftercare is available Monday-Friday from 4 – 5pm.
Aftercare Fee: $60/week or $15/day
Payment & Cancellation Policy
Payment is due in full at time of registration for Zoo Camp. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations up to April 30, 2020; ½ refund for cancellations after May 1, 2020. No refunds after June 1, 2020.
Full Day Camps (Ages 9-11, 12-15, & 14-17)
Full Day Camps are offered for three age groups, 9-11, 12-15, & 14-17.
Camp Schedule
| 8:30am | Camp Drop-off begins |
| 9am | Camp Begins |
| 3:30pm | Camp Ends |
| 3:30 – 4pm | Regular Pick-up |
| 4 – 5pm | Aftercare/Late Pickup Mon-Fri |
EARLY BIRD RATES (if registered by March 31, 2020)
Members: $285/camper | Non-members: $315/camper
REGULAR RATES (on or after April 1, 2020)
Members: $310/camper | Non-members: $340/camper
Aftercare
Aftercare is available Monday-Friday from 4–5 pm.
Aftercare Fee: $60/week or $15/day
Payment & Cancellation Policy
Payment is due in full at time of registration for Zoo Camp. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations up to April 30, 2020; ½ refund for cancellations after May 1, 2020. No refunds after June 1, 2020.
Holiday Camps
Join us during your day off from school!
Ages: 6-13
Camp Times: 9am – 3:30pm
Our holiday camps offer exciting learning opportunities, zoo tours, crafts, games, and much more! Each holiday camp will focus on a different theme. Campers must come dressed for the weather, as well as bring a bag lunch and water bottle. Note: camps require a minimum number of participants to run. Pre-registration required. Don’t delay, sign up today!
Spring Zoo Camp – Amazing Adaptations – CANCELLED
Monday, April 13 – Friday, April 17
Ages 6- 13
Have a WILD spring break discovering the amazing adaptations that help animals survive in their environments. The week will be filled with zoo visits, live animal presentations, games, crafts, learning projects and more.
Weekly Fee:
Members: $210/child | Non-members: $240/child
Daily Fee:
Members: $45/child | Non-members: $55/child
Aftercare fee: $60/week or $15/day
Camp Schedule
| 8:30 am | Camp Drop-off begins |
| 9 am | Camp Begins |
| 3:30 pm | Camp Ends |
| 3:30 – 4 pm | Regular Pick-up |
| 4 – 5 pm | Aftercare/Late Pickup |
If you wish to register for the Spring Break Camp but would rather pay by check CLICK HERE.