Our theme for December vacation week is Winter Magic! Be sure to check out each individual day’s description to get a better idea of what your participant will be learning about! 

Session Descriptions: 

Cool Innovations: One of the biggest challenges for most organisms in the winter is staying warm, and animals have gotten this down to a science! Participants will explore why it snows, what animals do to keep warm, and how animal dens have inspired human shelter. Get ready for a day of cool, hands-on exploration! 

Winter Masterpieces: From microscopic snowflake structures to the large and beautiful Aurora Borealis, winter landscapes are filled with many colors and designs. Participants will make observations about the natural world and create their own masterpieces inspired by what they learn. 

Snow Sleuths: Have you ever wondered where animals go in the winter? We'll talk about tracking, migration, hibernation, and brumation. Participants explore how animals survive the colder weather and leave with a better understanding of identifying what animals may overwinter in their neighborhoods. 

Program Details:

8-10 year olds 

• Monday (12/22): Cool Innovations 
• Tuesday (12/23): Winter Masterpieces 

6-7 year olds 

• Monday (12/29): Cool Innovations 
• Tuesday (12/30): Winter Masterpieces 
• Friday (1/2): Snow Sleuths 

Time:

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Price: 

• Members: $75 
• Non-members: $85 

Ages & Capacity:  

• Ages 6-7 and 8-10 
• Up to 20 participants per day 

Extended Care:  

• Morning care: Drop off between 8:00 - 8:15 a.m.  
• After care: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Call upon arrival to pick up 
• Cost: $20 for morning care, $20 for after care  

Lunch:  

Lunch is available for purchase during each day of vacation week! Lunch purchase is completely optional. If you choose not to purchase lunch for your child on a given day, you’ll be asked to send them with lunch.  

• Options are specific to each Zoo. Please be sure to check out your options at check-out. 
• Changes, updates or new purchases of lunch orders cannot be made within five days of your child’s program. 

Questions?

Please contact FPZCamp@zoonewengland.org

Our theme for December vacation week is Winter Magic! Be sure to check out each individual day’s description to get a better idea of what your participant will be learning about! 

Session Descriptions: 

Cool Innovations: One of the biggest challenges for most organisms in the winter is staying warm, and animals have gotten this down to a science! Participants will explore why it snows, what animals do to keep warm, and how animal dens have inspired human shelter. Get ready for a day of cool, hands-on exploration! 

Winter Masterpieces: From microscopic snowflake structures to the large and beautiful Aurora Borealis, winter landscapes are filled with many colors and designs. Participants will make observations about the natural world and create their own masterpieces inspired by what they learn. 

Snow Sleuths: Have you ever wondered where animals go in the winter? We'll talk about tracking, migration, hibernation, and brumation. Participants explore how animals survive the colder weather and leave with a better understanding of identifying what animals may overwinter in their neighborhoods. 

Program Details:

8-10 year olds 

• Monday (12/22): Cool Innovations 
• Tuesday (12/23): Winter Masterpieces 

6-7 year olds 

• Monday (12/29): Cool Innovations 
• Tuesday (12/30): Winter Masterpieces 
• Friday (1/2): Snow Sleuths 

Time:

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Price: 

• Members: $75 
• Non-members: $85 

Ages & Capacity:  

• Ages 6-7 and 8-10 
• Up to 20 participants per day 

Extended Care:  

• Morning care: Drop off between 8:00 - 8:15 a.m.  
• After care: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Call upon arrival to pick up 
• Cost: $20 for morning care, $20 for after care  

Lunch:  

Lunch is available for purchase during each day of vacation week! Lunch purchase is completely optional. If you choose not to purchase lunch for your child on a given day, you’ll be asked to send them with lunch.  

• Options are specific to each Zoo. Please be sure to check out your options at check-out. 
• Changes, updates or new purchases of lunch orders cannot be made within five days of your child’s program. 

Questions?

Please contact SZCamp@zoonewengland.org 

Class Size and Safety Information:

Classes are limited to 20 participants. Classes will be held indoors, with certain activities and zoo walks held outdoors. Please note, parent/guardian and unregistered friend/sibling attendance is not permitted. 

Cancellation Policy:

• If you need to cancel your registration more than one week before the date of your child's session, a $50 cancellation fee will be charged to your account. If you cancel with less than one week's notice, 25% of your cost will be refunded.
• No refunds will be given to no-shows or cancellations made within 24 hours of the program start time.
• For Stone Zoo cancellations or to request a transfer, please contact SZCamp@zoonewengland.org. 
• For Franklin Park Zoo cancellations or to request a transfer, please contact FPZcamp@zoonewengland.org.  

Winter Storm Inclement Weather Cancellation Policy:

We take safety seriously – for participants, Zoo visitors, staff and for our animals. In the event of an incoming winter storm, Zoo staff may decide to cancel a vacation day/private program. In addition to our education team, the Zoo’s snow team keeps a close eye on the impending storm. The decision may be made to open the Zoo as usual, have a delayed opening, or close for the day depending on the severity of the storm and the subsequent clean up. We reserve the right to cancel a program by 8:00am on the day of the program. If we decide we must cancel a program day due to situations beyond our control, we will issue a credit for your program, to be used towards another one of Zoo New England’s education programs.