Summer Camp
Join us for a WILD Summer!
Through our Summer Camp program we hope to inspire the next generation of wildlife conservationists and stewards. Camps focus on a weekly topic and the instructors have activities planned to match. Depending on the camp, activities may include behind the scenes tours, keeper talks, games, crafts and plenty of tours of the Zoo. Your child can expect to learn and have fun while they are at the Brandywine Zoo!
We offer full-day and half-day, week-long camps! Don’t need a whole week? Select weeks are available at daily rates. Click on the camps below for descriptions.
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| 2019 ZOO CAMPS AT A GLANCE | ||||||||
| Week | Mini Camp Ages 4-5 |
Full Day Camp Age 6-10 |
Specialty Camp Ages 8-12 |
Specialty Camp Ages 11-15 |
Specialty Camp Ages 14-17 |
Daily Session Camps Ages 5-10 |
Daily Session Camps Ages 6-10 |
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| June 10-14 | Sensory Safari | |||||||
| June 17-21 | Animal Tales | Creature Classes- SOLD OUT! | ||||||
| June 24-28 | Fantastic Beasts | Animal Handling 101 SOLD OUT! | ||||||
| July 1-5 | Jr. Zoo Keepers Basics (A) | Continental Creatures | ||||||
| July 8-12 | S.A.F.E – Saving Animals from Extinction SOLD OUT! | Jr. Zoo Keepers Advanced (A) SOLD OUT! | ||||||
| July 15-19 | Citizen Science in Your Backyard SOLD OUT! | Jr. Zoo Keepers Basics (B) SOLD OUT! | ||||||
| July 22-26 | Animal Superpowers! SOLD OUT! | Jr. Zoo Keepers Advanced (B) | ||||||
| July 29-August 2 | Jr. Zoo Keepers Basics (C) – SOLD OUT! | Wild Animal Careers | ||||||
| August 5-9 | Cool Keeper Tools | Talk to the Animals SOLD OUT! | ||||||
| August 12-16 | Color Me Wild! | ZSI – Zoo Science Investigators SOLD OUT! | ||||||
| August 19-23 | Food Chains, Poo, & Bugs Too! | |||||||
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If you wish to register for the Summer Camp but would rather pay by check CLICK HERE.
If you wish to register for individual days of aftercare for any camp, rather than the whole week, and/or for individual days for the weeks of July 1-5 (Continental Creatures) and August 19-23 (Food Chains, Poo, and Bugs, please CLICK HERE you will need to pay by check.
Full Day Camps (Ages 5 – 14)
Full Day Camps are offered from June 18 through August 24. Each week has a different theme, and ages range from 5-14, depending on the week.
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 Mon-Thur only |
Members: $210 | Non-members: $240
Aftercare: $50/week or $15/day
Specialty Camps (Ages 8 – 17)
Full Day Specialty Camps are offered for three age groups. Junior Zoo Keeper Basics for ages 8-12, Junior Zoo Keeper Advanced and Wild Animal Careers for ages 11-15 and Animal Handling 101 for ages 14-17.
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 Mon-Thur only |
Members: $310 | Non-members: $340
Aftercare: $50/week or $15/day
Please note: In order to give as many campers as possible the opportunity to attend Junior Zoo Keeper Camp, campers registering for two weeks may be wait-listed for their second week. Please specify which of the two weeks is the camper’s first choice when registering.
Mini Camps (Ages 4 and 5)
Is your little chick ready to spread their wings? Send your 4 or 5 year old to half-day mini camp! Campers must be able to use the restroom on their own, requiring no assistance and will need a packed lunch if registered for Aftercare.
Camp Schedule
| 8:30 am | Camp Drop-off begins |
| 9 am | Camp Begins |
| 11:30 am | Camp Ends |
| 11:30 am – 12 pm | Regular Pick-up |
| 12-1 pm | Aftercare/Late Pickup Mon-Fri |
Members: $110 | Non-members: $130
Aftercare: $50/week or $15/day
Holiday Camps
Join us during your day off from school!
Ages: 6-13
Our holiday camps offer exciting learning opportunities, tours through the zoo, 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!
Full Day Camps
| 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 |
Members: $40 | Non-members: $50 | Aftercare: $15
Monday, November 11
VETERANS’ DAY: ENRICHMENT ENGINEERS
Spend the day making enrichment for our zoo animals. Registration Deadline November 8.
Monday, November, 18
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY: ENRICHMENT ENGINEERS
Spend the day making enrichment for our zoo animals. Registration Deadline November 15.
Tuesday, November 19
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY: SAY WHAT? ANIMAL COMMUNICATION
Learn about who’s talking and how animals communicate. Registration Deadline November 15.
Wednesday, November 20
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY: SAY WHAT? ANIMAL PLAY DAY
How do animals stay healthy through play and why is it important?. Registration Deadline November 15.
If you wish to register for a Holiday Camp but would rather pay by check CLICK HERE.
Half Day Camps
| Camp Schedule | |
| 8:30am | Camp Drop-off Begins |
| 9am | Camp Begins |
| 11:30am | Camp Ends |
| 11:30am – 12pm | Lunch Bunch |
| 12pm – 1pm | Aftercare |
Members: $30 | Non-members: $25 | Aftercare: $10
Thursday, December 26
CHRISTMAS BREAK: ZOO CREW
For Ages 8-12
Join us for a fun day in zoo camp as we spend the day making enrichment for our zoo animals. Registration Deadline December 22.
Friday, December 27
CHRISTMAS BREAK: WINTER WONDERS
For Ages 6-10
How do animals stay healthy through play and why is it important? Registration Deadline December 22.
Spring Zoo Camp - SOLD OUT!
Monday, April 22 – Friday, April 26, 9am – 3:30pm
Aftercare available Monday-Thursday
Have a WILD spring break discovering how YOU can do science every day! Each day of the week will have its own Citizen Science related theme, where we’ll collect real data that helps real scientists. The week will be filled with zoo visits, live animal presentations, games, crafts, learning projects and more. Campers must come dressed for the weather and bring a bag lunch and water bottle. Spring Camp is SOLD OUT!!!!
EARLY BIRD FEE (Through March 29)
Members: $185/camper | Non-members: $215/camper
WEEKLY FEE
Members: $210/camper | Non-members: $240/camper | Aftercare: $50/camper
DAILY FEE
Members: $45/camper | Non-members: $55/camper | Aftercare: $15/camper
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.