Brookfield Zoo’s Summer Day Camp Program
Zoo Camps will run the weeks of:
- June 3rd
- June 10th
- June 17th
- June 24th
- July 8th
- July 15th
- July 22nd
- July 29th
- August 5th
(Note: all weeks from June 3rd through August 9th EXCEPT The week of the 4th of July)
Zoo Camp registration opens at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday March, 12, 2013. Please check back soon!
The best way to connect children to nature is by providing them with opportunities to be in nature, to touch it, smell it, and care for it. These experiences provide opportunities for children to see their connection to nature and how taking care of it results in a better planet for all of us.
Learning about animals, bugs, plants, and water conservation establishes a model for day-to-day activities at home, at school, and in the community. When a child learns that bees pollinate certain plants that supply our food, they take an interest, not only in bees but also in the plants that provide the nectar for the bee’s survival.
These are the types of connections children make at our summer and winter camps here at Brookfield Zoo. Through hands-on activities, crafts, games, and animal encounters, enthusiastic and experienced camp counselors help them develop a reciprocal relationship with nature, teaching children to become conscientious about conservation.
Summer Day Camp Program
Each camp is one week long, and you may sign up for multiple weeks, as curriculum changes each week of camp.
Receive a special member discount!
To make the registration process go smoothly, please have this information handy:
- participants summer schedule
- name of one camp friend if applicable
- participant birthday
- participant shirt size
Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions before registering to review camp policies, cancellation and refund policies, and friend request policies. If you need additional help with Camp Registration please send an email to bzcamp@czs.org.
Don't forget to download the required medical waiver form and to check out the Important Camp Information and Policies page.
If you have questions about camp programs or the online registration process, please e-mail us at BZCamp@czs.org.