School Break Camps 2010

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Join us for School Break Camps 2010
at the Birmingham Zoo!
(205) 397-3877
camps@birminghamzoo.com



Camps available for 4K, 5K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students!

The Birmingham Zoo has many camps for your child to enjoy during school breaks this year from 8:30AM to 3:30 PM with before and aftercare available for those that might need it. Space is limited and pre-registration is necessary to ensure your spot. Please bring your membership card. Refunds or Transfers: If you need to cancel or transfer to another session, call or email the Education Department as soon as possible.  A refund minus a $10 processing fee will be issued if the request is at least 48 hours before the camper’s session.  When possible, we will transfer a camper to another session, although transfer requests are based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. 

While attending School Break Camps, campers experience:

Train and/or Carousel Ride (as weather permits)
Crafts and Activities
Behind the Scenes Tours
Mid-morning and Mid-afternoon Snacks
Live Animal Demonstrations
Animal Artifacts (Biofacts)

 
General Information:

• Campers should dress for the weather.
• Camp occurs rain or shine.
• Sports or water bottles are recommended.
• If your child has special dietary requirements, he or she may bring his or her own lunch and snack (refrigeration is available)



Camp is 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Cost: $40.00/student/day for members
                $50.00/student/day for non-members

Lunch
Lunch is $6 per camper per camp day and consists of either: hotdog, baked chicken nuggets, turkey wrap, cheese quesadilla, or hamburger lunch with chips and a drink. Campers may also bring their lunch. We have a camp refrigerator if necessary.

Before and After Camp Care
We have heard the call of parents for early and late drop-offs. If you are in need for your child to join us early or to stay with us after camp, please let us know as space is limited. Before care times: 7:30 am to 8:30 am and Aftercare times: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Before and Aftercare charges will occur for campers being dropped off before 8:00 am and picked up after 3:45 pm. A charge of $1 for each minute a camper is not picked up begins at 5:30 pm. All campers must be picked up by 6 pm.




Before Care:  7:30-8:30 am
                Members: $1.00
                Non-members: $6.00
Aftercare:  3:30-5:30 pm
                Members: $8.00
                Non-members: $10.00

 

Spring Break Camps
March 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th

Spend the day exploring and learning about animals and where they live.  Travel the world from the Grasslands of Africa to the Rainforests of South America in while learning about the variety of animals that live in these very different environments. 

Topic	Dates
Temperate Forests	March 15
Rainforests	March 16
Grasslands	March 17
Wetlands	March 18
Desert	March 19

 

3/15/2010 (Monday)
Temperate Forests:
Learn about the environment around us and the animals that live here, from Great Horned Owls and Raccoons to Black Vultures and Eagles.  Alabama and the Temperate Forests are home to many animals, some you may never have even noticed.

3/16/2010 (Tuesday)
Rainforests:
The rainforests are full of life.  Join in the search for animals that call the rainforest home, from Spider Monkeys to Orangutans.

3/17/2010 (Wednesday)
Grasslands:
Some of the most famous grassland animals are found in Africa.  Learn about the Savanna and the animals that live there as you visit giraffes, zebra and ostriches. 

3/18/2010 (Thursday)
Wetlands:
Wetlands are wonderful!  Find out why these habitats are so important as you learn about many of the animals that live there, from alligators to wading birds, such as flamingos.

3/19/2010 (Friday)
Desert:
There are more to deserts than just sand.  Learn about the variety of deserts around
the world and the amazing animals that are able to live in them.

 

Don’t Forget!

Summer Zoofari Camp Starts June 1st
In addition to our fun and exciting camp focusing on animals from around the world, several new camps have been added this year. Space is limited.
Register today to reserve your spot!

Special discounts available for children attending multiple weeks! 
Call (205)-397-3877 for more information or to register. 
Registration must be completed by phone to receive the discount.

 

Refunds or Transfers
If you need to cancel or transfer to another session, call or email the Education Department as soon as possible. A refund minus a $10 processing fee will be issued if the request is at least 72 hours before the campers session. When possible, we will transfer a camper to another session, although transfer requests cannot be guaranteed.

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