Zoo Camp 2010

In collaboration with Zoo New England, Camp Fire USA has been offering a day camp at Franklin Park Zoo for more than 16 years!  Children ages 6-11 experience a unique environmental camp on the Zoo grounds that allow campers to go behind-the-scenes and explore the natural world of animals.  At ZooCamp children are provided with a variety of educational, fun, and quality experiences.  They are given an opportunity to fully discover and examine elements of nature, zoo animals, their habitats and lifestyles. Participants meet zookeepers and learn about the specific needs of zoo animals. All activities are aligned with State learning standards, so children get a jump start on classes for the fall.  As part of their discovery, youth participants create wildlife journals and document their observations of animal and bird activity in Birds’ World, the Tropical Forest, Outback Trail, African Savannah and Butterfly Garden.

Sessions run from the end of June to mid-August.  The camp day runs from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with before care and after care available for an additional fee.

 

This summer, Campfire will again be conducting a week of ZooCamp at Stone Zoo for ages 6 – 10.  This year the dates are August 16 – 20. There will also be a special “Junior Zookeeping” session for 12 – 13 year olds at Franklin Park Zoo.

 

To learn more or to register visit www.campfireusa-emass.org. You can also call Camp Fire USA at 617-745-4150.

Click here to download a Zoo Camp brochure.

 

      

 

 

 

Eco-explorers Summer Programs at Stone Zoo

 

Animals from around the world call many different places home.  Spend a week exploring some of these ecosystems and making new friends at Stone Zoo.  Each half-day session of this week-long program will include age appropriate group activities, games, animal encounters, and more!

June 21 – 25: 3 – 4 year olds
June 28 – July 2: 5 – 7 year olds
July 19 – 23:  5 - 7 year olds
July 26 – 30: 8 – 10 year olds
August 9 – 13: Special Jr. Zookeeping Program for 11 – 13 year olds
August 23 – 27: Special Jr. Zookeeping Program for 11 – 13 year olds

The program runs Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – noon.  The cost is $100 per week for Members, $125 per week for Non-members.  Space is limited and advance registration is required!  Please call 781-438-2281 for more information.