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Calendar: Wild Animal Camp 2008

At the Wild Animal Park

Our brand new summer camp program for children entering grades 1–9 will be the best ever, with 1, 2, 3, or 5 days of fun!

1 Day of Fun!

One-day camps are for campers who will be entering grades 1–9 in the fall of 2008. Please check below for sessions for each age range. Camper drop-off begins at 8 a.m. and pick-up concludes promptly at 5 p.m. For parents who need additional pick-up time, there is an extended-day option available for all one-day camps until 6 p.m. for an additional $15 fee. Lunch, snacks, and a camp T-shirt will be provided for all one-day camps.

Animal Extremes

Grades 1–3

Take a look at the most extreme animals on the planet! Campers entering grades 1–3 will learn about extreme adaptations for survival and all the oddities that place certain animals at the top of the “most extreme” list. Meet extreme animals up close during private animal encounters, make extreme crafts, get extremely soaked, go extremely behind-the-scenes, and have an all around extreme day!

Animal Extremes dates:

Friday, June 27
Tuesday, July 8
Friday, July 11
Friday, July 18
Tuesday, July 22
Friday, July 25
Friday, August 1
Thursday, August 7
Thursday, August 14

Animal Extremes fees (includes all camp activities, catered lunch, snacks, and camp T-shirt):
Members: $69
Nonmembers: $75

Grossology

Grades 4–6

Become engrossed in the scientific study of all things yuck! Campers entering grades 4–6 will learn the ins and outs of animal digestion through hands-on activities, cool biofacts, and special animal visits. You’ll travel through the Wild Animal Park in search of digestive activity, eat like an animal does, venture behind the scenes, and get the real scoop on poop! This class will make you see feces in a whole new light!

Grossology dates:

Wednesday, June 25
Monday, July 14
Wednesday, July 30
Friday, August 8
Friday, August 15

Grossology fees (includes all camp activities, catered lunch, snacks, and camp T-shirt):
Members: $69
Nonmembers: $75

The Big Picture

Grades 7–9

Focus on that flamingo, zoom in on that zebra, and click on that clapper rail! Campers entering grades 7–9 will learn how to shoot like a pro from professional wildlife photographer Ron Garrison. Venture out into the field exhibits on a caravan truck for savanna photos, then enjoy a private animal encounter to get some great close-up shots. Upload your photos and learn how to edit digitally. Then print your favorite photo to take home!

The Big Picture dates:

Thursday June 26
Friday, July 11

The Big Picture fees (includes all camp activities, catered lunch, snacks, and camp T-shirt, and photo printing. Campers must bring their own digital camera with memory card.):

Members: $129
Nonmembers: $135

2 Days of Fun!

Two-day camps are available for campers who will be entering grades 4–6 or 7–9 in the fall of 2008. Please check below for sessions for each age range. Drop-off for Wild Survivor begins at 8 a.m. on Monday and pick-up concludes promptly at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. There is no extended-day option for this program. Lunch and snacks will be provided on both days, dinner on Monday, and breakfast on Tuesday. A full packing list will be provided upon registration.

Wild Survivor

Grades 4–6 and 7–9

One reflective blanket, some twine, an edible plant guide, and 900 acres of wilderness…would you know what to do? Construct your own shelter, navigate your way using only a compass and the stars, and forage for food. Campers entering grades 4–6 and 7–9 will spend two full days plus one night learning valuable wilderness survival skills. In addition to sleeping in our brand-new campground, Wild Survivors will explore behind-the-scenes areas of the Wild Animal Park and meet animal ambassadors during private animal encounters.

Wild Survivor dates for grades 4–6:

Monday–Tuesday, July 7–8
Monday–Tuesday, July 21–22
Monday–Tuesday, August 4–5
Monday–Tuesday, August 11–12

Wild Survivor dates for grades 7–9:

Monday–Tuesday, June 23–24
Monday–Tuesday, July 14–15
Monday–Tuesday, July 28–29

Wild Survivor fees (includes all camp activities, meals, lodging, and camp T-shirt):

Members: $294
Nonmembers: $314

3 Days of Fun!

Three-day camps are available for campers who will be entering grades 4–6 or 7–9 in the fall of 2008. Please check below for sessions for each age range. Drop-off for Animal Care Boot Camp begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday and pick-up concludes promptly at 5 p.m. on Friday. There is no extended-day option for this program. Lunch and snacks will be provided all three days, dinner on Wednesday and Thursday, breakfast on Thursday and Friday. A full packing list will be provided upon registration.

Animal Care Boot Camp

Grades 4–6 and 7–9

Can you fill an animal keeper’s boots? Students entering grades 4–6 and grades 7–9 will experience firsthand the many responsibilities involved in caring for exotic animals. From exhibit design and veterinary care to nutrition and zookeeping, this camp does it all! Get ready to get down and dirty learning everything about animal care and conservation.

Animal Care Boot Camp dates grades 4–6:

Wednesday–Friday, June 25–27
Wednesday–Friday, July 9–11
Wednesday–Friday, July 23–25
Wednesday–Friday, July 30–August 1

Animal Care Boot Camp dates grades 7–9:

Wednesday–Friday, July 16–18
Wednesday–Friday, August 6–8
Wednesday–Friday, August 13–15

Animal Care Boot Camp fees (includes all camp activities, meals, lodging in our brand-new campsite, and camp T-shirt):
Members: $469
Nonmembers: $499

5 Days of Fun!

Why not make it a week? You can! Come Monday, stay through Friday. Enjoy our two-day Wild Survivor camp program, our three-day Animal Care Boot Camp program, and an extra overnight stay full of animal surprises! That’s a full five days and four nights of camp! Campers who will be entering grades 4–6 in the fall of 2008 may participate in a full week of camp July 7–11 or July 21–25. Campers who will be entering grades 7–9 in the fall of 2008 may participate in a full week of camp the week of July 14–18. Drop-off will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday and pick-up will conclude promptly at 5 p.m. on Friday. There is no extended-day option for this program. A full packing list will be provided upon registration.

5-day camp dates grades 4–6:
Monday–Friday, July 7–11
Monday–Friday, July 21–25

5-day camp dates grades 7–9:
Monday–Friday, July 14–18

5-day camp fees (includes all camp activities, meals, lodging, and camp T-shirt):

Members: $859
Nonmembers: $899

Wild CSI: DNA Summer Camp

Students entering grades 7–8
July 21–25
Students may participate in a five-day DNA summer camp at the Beckman Center for Conservation Research. Use sophisticated genetic techniques to solve a DNA mystery involving endangered species! Drop-off at the Beckman Center (located adjacent to the Wild Animal Park) will begin at 8:30 a.m. and pick-up will conclude promptly at 1 p.m. each day. Space is limited, so please call soon to make a reservation: (760) 747-8702, ext. 5764.

Wild CSI: DNA Summer Camp fees:
Members: $125
Nonmembers: $150

 

 

 

Cancellation policy:
If canceled more than two weeks before the program date, the following cancellation fees will apply:

• 1-Day Camps: Animal Extremes (Grades 1–3) and Grossology (Grades 4–6)
  Cancellation fee: $10
• 1-Day Photo Camp: The Big Picture (Grades 7–9)
  Cancellation fee: $20
• 2-Day, 1-Night: Wild Survivor (Grades 4–6 or 7–9)
  Cancellation fee: $40
• 3-Day, 2-Night: Animal Care Boot Camp (Grades 4–6 or 7–9)
  Cancellation fee: $60
• 5-Day, 4-Night: Wild Survivor and Animal Care Boot Camp plus extra night (Grades 4–6 or 7–9)
  Cancellation fee: $100

If canceled 7–14 days before the program date, 50% of your registration cost will be refunded. If canceled less than 7 days before the program date, no refunds will be granted.

Don't forget about Summer Camp at the San Diego Zoo, too!