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EDUCATION: Summer 2010
Check back in 2010 for
Programs
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.
Snack: We supply a morning
snack for the campers. The snack will include fresh fruit,
such as apples, oranges, pears and bananas. Campers may 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.
YOUTH PROGRAMS & CAMPS
Track 'em, Smack 'em and Roar
(Ages 8-12)
Safari Day Camp
(Ages 6-12)
Two by Twos Camp
(Age 2 and adult)
Two by Threes Camp
(Age 3 and adult)
ZOOper Kids Camp
(Age 4 and 5)
Teen Safari Camp
(Age 13-15)
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- 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 or email (danita.robbins@louisvilleky.gov) cancellation.
There will be no refunds for cancellations made less than one week
prior to class date.
- The
Education Department reserves the right to cancel classes with
insufficient registration.
- There
will be a $10 service charge for any changes in the original
registration.
- 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.
- Online registrations through our
eTicket Store are available unless otherwise
noted. Only credit card payments accepted. Confirmations are automatically
emailed with your ticket.
Please be sure to
"view and print" your eTickets.
- For mail in registrations,
Download a Summer Registration
Form. Payments must be
received with the registration form at least two weeks to the preferred session.
Confirmations will be mailed to you. Please make your check payable to the
Louisville Zoo.
- Reservations will not be taken over the phone.
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