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2008 Educational Programs
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Summer 2008
Camps & Classes
Tips for Summer Programs
This is a general list of what a busy
day at the Zoo might include. Schedules will vary depending on
length of program, the age group and the camp theme.
A typical camp day includes:
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Zoo walk, which sometimes includes
Zoo attractions (train, tram or carousel ride, petting zoo, or
special tours)
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Classroom lessons with pictures
and biofacts (bones, pelts, feathers, etc.) and animal contact
with some of our small, education animals
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Games and activities that
reinforce the concepts being taught that day
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Morning snack – a healthy choice
of fruit
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Lunchtime with an activity or
video (full day camp only)
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Arts and crafts project
Other Camp Details
Lunch (full day camp only):
Campers MUST bring their own lunch and drink with them from home.
Lunches will be refrigerated. Campers may not purchase a lunch on
Zoo grounds.
Instructors: Instructors must
have at least one year of college. They undergo a two week training
program that includes CPR and First-aid training as well as a
criminal background check. They enjoy working with children and are
knowledgeable about the Louisville Zoo.
Camper/Instructor ratio: Each
group has one Instructor per eight campers. (No more than nine.)
Some groups will have teen volunteers (ages 13 and up) that assist
Instructors.
Placing friends together: If
your child is attending camp the same week as a friend, you MUST
indicate on your registration form that they want to be placed in a
group together.
Class age ranges: We place
campers in groups based on their age at the time of camp. Activities
and lessons are age appropriate. When campers that are different
ages are requested to be placed in the same group, the older camper
will be placed with younger campers. We highly suggest that siblings
participate in separate groups.
T-shirts and name buttons: All
campers receive a t-shirt and name button each camp session.
Snack: We supply a morning
snack for the campers. The snack will include chopped fresh fruit,
such as apples, oranges, pears and bananas. Campers my pack their
own snack to be eaten during this time if needed. Ice water is
always available to the campers.
Animal Contact: Each day
campers will have the opportunity for an up close encounter with
several of our education animals (chinchilla, snake, etc.). During
this time, Instructors also use biofacts that the children may touch
(shells, pelts, bones, etc.) and pictures to enrich their
experience.
Drop-off and pick-up: On the
first day of camp, you will be directed to your camper’s Instructor
on the front plaza. Your camper’s group will need to be picked up
and dropped off at the same location each day. The person dropping
off the camper must sign their name and write down the name of the
adult who will be picking up the camper at the end of the day. If
the pick-up person is different, he/she will need to show
identification to pick up the camper.
CAMPS AND CLASSES
SAFARI DAY CAMP
(For ages 6-12)
Introduce your child to a day camp
experience found in few other places. Camp activities are planned
for children ages 6 – 12. Camp activities include nature study,
arts and crafts, controlled animal contact and zoo walks. All
campers receive a Safari Day Camp t-shirt. Camps run Monday through
Friday, with the exception of the week of the Fourth of July (note
dates on the registration form). Children attending all day
sessions from 9am to 4pm must bring a sack lunch and a drink.
Lunches will be refrigerated. If you would like your child to be
grouped with a sibling or friend, please indicate this clearly in
the space provided on the registration form.
Safari Day Camp Cost:
Half Day: $100 Members / $115 Non-members
Full Day: $165 Members/ $180 Non-members
4-Day: $132 Members/ $144
Non-members
Ecosystems of the World (ages 6-12)
Where do animals live and what
special features help them survive in the wild? Children will learn
about animals and plants from around the world. Topics will include
tropical rainforest, desert, grasslands, tundra, deciduous forest
and aquatic ecosystems.
June 23-27, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed
June 30-July 3, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m.
Closed
July 14-18, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed
August 4-8, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed
Let’s Eat (ages 6-12)
Animals survive by eating a
wide variety of things. Children will learn about what animals eat
and the special adaptations they have to obtaining their food.
Topics will include carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, predator and
prey relationships, and food webs.
June 9-13, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed
June 16-20, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Closed
July 28-August 1, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m.
Closed
Animals Around the Clock (ages 6-12)
Do you ever wonder why some
animals are awake at night and some are awake during the day?
Discover the schedules of animals and learn about how animals
survive throughout the year. Topics will include nocturnal and
diurnal animals, hibernation, migration and life cycles.
June 2-6, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Closed
July 7-11, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Closed
July 21-25, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Closed
Zoo Detective (ages 9-12 only)
Experience the Zoo in a new way
this summer! This new program is designed for older and more
experienced campers. Every day brings a new mystery at the Zoo!
Topics will include soil & water, animal diets, animal enrichment,
animal tracking, and veterinarian responsibilities.
June 9-13, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed
July 14-18, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed
July 28-August 1, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m.
Closed
Note: Due to long waiting lists in
the past, we want to give as many children as possible the chance to
go to camp. We ask that you limit your child to two sessions.
Please indicate your 1st and 2nd choices on programs in case of
closings.
For more information regarding
Safari Day Camp sessions call Karen Maynard at 238-5382.
ZOOPER KIDS
(For ages 4-5)
ZOOper Kids programs are for children
ages four and five. ZOOper Kids enjoy Zoo walks, crafts, snacks,
closely supervised contact with education animals and story times.
All campers receive a t-shirt.
Zooper Kids Cost: Members - $100/session,
Non-members - $115/session
Classification
What’s the difference between a
reptile and an amphibian? This program will introduce your child to
the different groups of animals.
June 2-6, 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Closed
June 23-27, 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Closed
July 21-25, 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Closed
Animal Defenses
From porcupines to poison dart
frogs, all animals have some kind of defense. Campers will learn
different ways that animals protect themselves.
June 9-13, 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Closed
July 7-11, 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Closed
July 28-August 1, 9:00 - 11:45
a.m.
Closed
The Five Senses
Some animals can see in the
dark and some use smells to communicate! Come discover sights and
smells, touch some of our education animals and learn about animal
senses.
June 16-20, 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Closed
July 14-18, 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Closed
August 4-8, 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Closed
TWO BY THREES
(For age 3)
This 4-day program gives a parent or
grandparent and his or her three-year old an opportunity to explore
and learn together. This class will offer hands-on experiences with
animals, crafts and a Zoo walk. Children must be accompanied by an
adult and the child MUST be three by the date of the first class.
Due to limited classroom space, we ask that only one adult attend
with the child per session. Extra adults will be $10 each. All
campers will receive a t-shirt.
Two by Threes Cost: Members - $80/session,
Non-members - $95/session
Counting Critters
Bring your three-year-old to a
program that incorporates counting skills with hands-on animal
contact. The program also includes Zoo walks, crafts, and
activities.
June 30-July 3, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Closed
July 28-31, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Closed
TWO BY TWOS
(For age 2)
This 4-day program is designed for a
two-year old and his or her parent or grandparent. Through
interactive learning, this experience will promote positive feelings
about the world around them. Children must be accompanied by an
adult and the child MUST have reached the age of two by the date of
the first class. Due to limited classroom space, we ask that only
one adult attend with the child per session. Extra adults attending
will be $10 each. All campers will receive a t-shirt.
Two by Twos Cost: Members - $80/session,
Non-members - $95/session
Animals in Color
June 2-5, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Closed
July 14-17, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Closed
Note: Due to long waiting lists in
the past, we want to give as many children as possible the chance to
go to camp. We ask that you limit your child to two sessions.
Please indicate your 1st and 2nd choices on programs in case of
closings. For more information regarding 2x2s, 2x3s, or ZOOper Kids
sessions call Diane Moon at 238-5341.
TEEN SAFARI
(Click
here to download a registration form)
(ages 13–15)
This program is designed for teens,
ages 13-15 who have an interest in our living world, zoology and
conservation. Each day is filled with hands-on activities,
environmental learning, and FUN! Teen Safari is designed to
engage the senses, and activate the minds of young people using the
dynamic resources of the Louisville Zoo. Special classes with live
animal contact and behind-the-scenes tours provide an opportunity
for teens to discover more about the Zoo and our planet. Two
sessions are offered. Teen Safari will meet Monday through
Wednesday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. On Thursday evening participants
will meet at the Zoo at 7:00pm for the Night Safari, which ends at
9:00am Friday morning and concludes the Teen Safari experience. NOTE:
An evening cookout and breakfast will be provided for the Night
Safari! Monday through Wednesday each teen should bring a sack
lunch and drink.
Teen Safari Cost: Members - $175, Non-Members
- $190
June 16-20 Closed
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00am –
4:00pm
Thursday 7:00pm – Friday 9:00am
July 21-25
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00am –
4:00pm
Thursday 7:00pm – Friday 9:00am
For more information regarding Teen
Safari call Kathleen Johnson at 238-5342.
ECO CAMP
The Louisville Nature Center and the
Louisville Zoo are offering a weeklong day camp combining activities
at both sites. This camp, for children ages 8-12, will start at the
Louisville Nature Center in the morning and end at the Louisville
Zoo in the afternoon.
Campers will learn about the delicate
balance that exists between living organisms and human populations.
Why is Beargrass Creek important to our community and what is the
Louisville Nature Center doing to improve water quality there?
Conservation issues around the world and in our own backyards will
be discussed. Children will be grouped according to their age.
Participants must bring their own lunch and dress for outside play.
Eco Camp Cost: Zoo or LNC members - $165,
Non-members - $180
June 16 – 20. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed
July 7 – 11, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed
TRACK ‘EM, SMACK ‘EM, AND ROAR
The Louisville Tennis Center, the
Louisville Nature Center and the Louisville Zoo will again be
offering a week of non-stop excitement for children ages 7 – 12.
Campers will be tracking native wildlife at the Louisville Nature
Center, learning tennis skills on the courts of the Louisville
Tennis Center, and visiting with the wild creatures at the
Louisville Zoo. If your child has a tennis racket we suggest that
he/she bring it. Each participant must bring a lunch and dress
appropriately for outside play (tennis shoes are required).
Track ‘em Cost: $170 LNC or Zoo members, $185
Non-members
June 2-6, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed
For more information regarding Eco
Camp or Track ‘em sessions call Karen Maynard at 238-5382.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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Individuals who wish to cancel their registration in any class must
notify the Education Department, in writing, no less than one week
prior to the actual date of the class. We will refund 80% of the
class fee upon receipt of a written cancellation.
There will be no refunds for cancellations made less than one week
prior to class date.
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The
Education Department reserves the right to cancel classes with
insufficient registration.
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There
will be a $10 service charge for any changes in the original
registration.
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Pre-registration is required for all classes.
Registration
Information
Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis and camps
fill quickly. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Payments
must be received with the registration form at least two weeks to the
preferred session. Confirmation will be
mailed to you. Reservations will not be taken over the phone. Please
make your check payable to the Louisville Zoo.
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