Lincoln Park Zoo’s Summer Conservation Camps begin in June 2008!
Conservation camps are designed to foster children’s creativity and connect them to the outside world while engaging them in activities that inspire stewardship. Children ages 2-15 can select from a myriad of camps, from play-focused sessions for little tykes to animal-career explorations for teens. We use a child-centered approach to understanding nature while focusing on gross- and fine-motor skill development for younger children. Older children engage in real-world studies to understand the world of scientists.
Campers ages 4-15 will receive one camp t-shirt with registration and are required to wear their camp t-shirt every day of camp. Additional t-shirts can be purchased for $10 each by clicking here.
Summer Conservation Camps for Ages 2-5 Down to Earth: Age 2
Engage in fun sensory experiences with nature while learning how animals use mud, sticks, leaves and other earthy bits. One hour per day, three days a week for two weeks.
9:30-10:30 a.m. Mon.-Wed. Click here to register
Wonderful Water: Age 3
Explore the splish-splash fun that animals have in water. Animals play in it, drink it, and live in it. Your little one will dive right in to fun! One hour per day, three days a week for two weeks. 11 a.m.-noon Wed.-Fri. Click here to register
Bugs!: Age 4
Wiggle and giggle with interesting insects, from beautiful butterflies to lovely ladybugs. Two hours per day, daily for two weeks. 1-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Click here to register
Hide 'n Seek-Camouflage: Age 5
Learn about the animals playing hide ‘n seek at the zoo. Six hours per day, daily for two weeks. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Click here to register
Summer Conservation Camps for Ages 6-15 Animal Habitats: Ages 6 & 7
Learn about habitats that support life-deserts, forests, oceans and savannas. Six hours per day, daily for two weeks. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Click here to register
Animal Care - Vets 'n Pets: Ages 8 & 9
Learn ways pet owners, veterinarians and keepers care for animals. Six hours per day, daily for two weeks. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Click here to register
Care For The World—Local and Global Science : Ages 10-12
Learn about Species Survival Plans and participate in local conservation science. Six hours per day, daily for two weeks. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Click here to register
Conservation Careers: Ages 13-15
Explore zoo careers in education, animal care and conservation with us and the Great Lakes Region of Roots & Shoots of the Jane Goodall Institute. Five hours per day, daily for one week. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
June 16-20 or June 23-27 Click here to register
Animal Explorers: Ages 10-14
Discover the amazing animal world with Lincoln Park Zoo and The Anti-Cruelty Society with the Great Lakes Region of Roots & Shoots of the Jane Goodall Institute through this intimate and intensive camp experience. Five hours per day, daily for one week. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
August 18-22 or August 25-29 Click here to register
