Peoria Zoo
2218 N. Prospect Rd.
Peoria, IL 61603
309-686-3365
Yvonne Strode, Manager
ystrode@peoriaparks.org


Zoo Camp 2008 - ECO-ADVENTURE! Grades K-8

Grab your safari jacket and join the Zoo for an exciting summer! Zookids will discover all kinds of adventure while exploring how they can help the environment. Campers will learn how animals and humans impact the Earth with up close animal encounters, behind the scenes tours, crafts, experiments and more. Camp fees include a "zoo-riffic" t-shirt and group picture of the campers. What better way to spend the summer and explore the world around you!

Each program has been tailored to specific age groups and contains the following topics: Creature Care at the Zoo, Splish-Splash Water Conservation, Radical Recycled Art, and Excellent Experiments.

  • Registration is required.; to do so please call (309) 686-3365 ext. 213. Programs will fill quickly and are on a first come, first serve basis.

  • Registration fees are non-refundable. The Zoo reserves the right to cancel programs with insufficient registration. A full refund will be given for program cancellations.

  • Programs are held rain or shine.

  • Snacks and beverages will be provided. Campers in sessions III-VI need to bring a sack lunch.

  • Each Zoo camper will be experiencing a program especially designed to meet the needs, interests and expectations appropriate to their age and developmental stage, so it is important that the age guidelines are followed. Please do not request to enroll children in other age categories.

Age

Dates

Time

Fee

Kindergarten
Zookids who are 5 or will be entering kindergarten.
Snack and drink provided.

June 9-13

 

9:00 am-12noon

 

$90 members
$110 non-members

First Grade
Zookids who will be entering 1st grade.
Snack and drink provided.

June 16-20

 

9:00 am-12noon

 

$90 members
$110 non-members

Second/Third Grade (2 sessions to choose from)
Zookids who will be entering 2nd or 3rd grade.
Bring a sack lunch, drinks provided.

June 23-27
        OR
July 21-25

9:00 am-2:00 pm

9:00 am-2:00 pm

$100 members
$120 non-members

Fourth/Fifth Grade
Zookids who will be entering 4th or 5th grade.
Bring a sack lunch, drinks provided.

July 7-11

 

9:00 am-2:00 pm

 

$100 members
$120 non-members

Sixth/Seventh/Eighth Grade
Zookids who will be entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade.
Bring a sack lunch, drinks provided.

July 14-18

 

9:00 am-3:30pm

 

$110 members
$130 non-members

 

 

 

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