SUMMER ZOO CAMP
June 29-August 20, 2021
Ages 3-16
Kids! Looking for something to do this summer? Summer zoo camp is back! Choose from eight fun-filled weeks of hands-on activities, games, crafts and animal encounters at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo!
ONLINE REGISTRATION STARTS:
Members: April 15, 9 a.m.
Non-Members: April 30, 9 a.m.
Membership status will be verified upon completion of registration. Non-member registration begins April 30. Non-member transactions attempted before April 30 will be canceled and placed on a waitlist.
For easier registration, make sure your membership information is up to date by creating an account with our new online registration form below.
Registration Information
My child is smart for his age; can I register him for an ‘older’ class?
We feel that campers can maximize their Zoo Camp experience by interacting with peers at their own age level and no exceptions will be made to the age requirements. All sessions offer hands-on learning that is age appropriate. Please register your child for the proper age group.
What if the week I want is filled?
We maintain a waiting list for each session of Zoo Camp. If you are unable to register for the session you want, please email zoocamp@rosamondgiffordzoo.org to be placed on the wait list. If a space becomes available during the waiting period, we will notify all parties on the waiting list in the order received.
SUMMER ZOO CAMP SESSIONS.
Ages 3 and 4
Exciting Pre-K camps are a wonderful way for your child to experience all Summer Zoo Camp has to offer in a shorter day! Each session is limited to just 10 campers per group. All campers MUST be potty-trained to attend these camps!
Age 5
Exciting Pre-K camps are a wonderful way for your child to experience all Summer Zoo Camp has to offer in a shorter day! Each session is limited to just 10 campers per group. All campers MUST be potty-trained to attend these camps!
Important Summer Zoo Camp Documents
All documents are .pdf format
Summer Zoo Camp FAQs
What can my child expect at Zoo Camp?
Your child will participate in fun, hands-on learning that explores every aspect of our zoo. We provide every child with a camp T-shirt, water bottle and snacks each day. Each camper is expected to wear the camp T-shirt daily in order to identify them as a zoo camper to the public and zoo staff. If you would like to purchase additional T-shirts, please order online during the registration process.
What are the qualifications of the Zoo Camp staff?
All staff members have experience working with children. Camp staff pass a criminal background check and receive extensive training before camp starts. The camp director and other zoo staff are trained in CPR and first aid.
What if my camper has special needs?
Please contact the camp director, Christian Delmotte, at cdelmotte@rosamondgiffordzoo.org prior to registration to discuss your child’s needs.
Will my child be able to go into exhibits with the animals?
We have a variety of outreach animals that your child may encounter such as snakes, insects and small mammals, and older campers may have the opportunity to go behind the scenes with keepers. For the safety of your children and our animals, contact with most animals is prohibited.
Can I stay with my child during camp hours?
Zoo camp is about making new friends and memories, and parents at camp can inhibit a child’s experience. Additionally, we strictly adhere to Covid-19 and social distancing restrictions as outlined in the “Reopening NY” Child Care and Day Camp Program Guidelines. Therefore, we ask that parents refrain from staying with children during camp.
What if my child needs medication?
Zoo Camp instructors are prohibited by law from administering any medication to children at Zoo Camp except for Epi-pens in an emergency. Campers capable of self-medication must submit the provided form signed by both their doctor and a parent.
Why do I need my driver’s license to pick up my child?
For your child’s safety, we require that every person picking your child up from Zoo Camp be registered with our instructors. Before your child can leave zoo grounds, the designated person picking him/her up must provide a photo ID and sign for your child.
What if I need to cancel?
If your child is enrolled and you must cancel for any reason, your registration fee is non-refundable unless a child on the waiting list can fill your space. In the event the cancelled space is filled, a 25% processing fee will be deducted from your refund.