Brookfield Zoo’s 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!
Zoo Camps will run the weeks of:
- July 8, July 15 , July 22, July 29
- August 5
(Note: all weeks through August 9th EXCEPT the week of the 4th of July)
Zoo Camp registration is now open.
Registration Process
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.
Members, please note the following:
- Only those listed on your membership qualify for the member price.
- In order to receive the membership price all memberships must be current at the time of registration. We will not be able to issue refunds for the member price once you have registered for a program.
2013 Pre Zoo Camp
Ages 4 or 5 years who have not completed Kindergarten offered in half day sessions.
Zoo Camp focuses on animals from different parts of the world. Each week-long session includes hands-on activities, craft projects, inquiries and investigation, games, chats with zoo staff, and trips to see animals. (Please note: there may be opportunities for contact with animals, but such experiences are not guaranteed).
Date: Weekly June 3-August 5
* No Camp week of July 1st- 5th*
Time:
Mornings 9:00 am -Noon *$145 Members $195 Non-Members
Afternoon 1:00-3:30 *$120 Members $165 non members
Location: Discovery Center
Parking: Discovery Center
** Registration closes 10 days prior to the week of each camp **
Registration for this program has closed. Take a look at our other programs and check back next quarter for new program offerings.
2013 Discovery Half Day
Children who have completed Kdg, 1st or 2nd grade by the end of the 2012-2013 school year.
Zoo Camp focuses on animals from different parts of the world. Each week-long session includes hands-on activities, craft projects, inquiries and investigation, games, chats with zoo staff, and trips to see animals.
* Please note: there may be opportunites for contact with animals, but such experiences are not guaranteed*
Date: One Week sessions 6/3-8/5
* No camp week of 7/1 *
Time: Mornings 9:00 am- Noon
$145 Members $195 non-members
Afternoons: 1:00 - 3:30 pm
$120 members $165 nonmembers
Location: Discovery Center
Parking: Discovery Center
Registration for this program has closed. Take a look at our other programs and check back next quarter for new program offerings.
2013 Full Day Discovery
For Campers that have completed Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade by end of the 2012-2013 school year.
Zoo Camp focuses on animals from different parts of the world. Each week-long session includes hands-on activities, craft projects, inquiries and investigation, games, chats with zoo staff, and trips to see animals. (Please note: there may be opportunities for contact with animals, but such experiences are not guaranteed.)
Date : Weekly sessions 6/3-8/5
Time: 9:15 am - 3:30 pm
* No camp week of 7/1-7/5*
$275 members $375 non-members
* Registration closes 10 days prior to the date of the camp start week*
Location: Pavilions
Parking: Discovery Center
Registration for this program has closed. Take a look at our other programs and check back next quarter for new program offerings.
2013 Adventure Camp
For Campers that have completed 3rd, 4th or 5th grade by end of the 2012-2013 school year.
Zoo Camp focuses on animals from different parts of the world. Each week-long session includes hands-on activities, craft projects, inquiries and investigation, games, chats with zoo staff, and trips to see animals. (Please note: there may be opportunities for contact with animals, but such experiences are not guaranteed.)
Date: Weekly sessions 6/3-8/5
* No Camp week of 7/1-7/5*
Time: 9:15am - 3:30 pm
$275 members $375 non-members
Location: Pavilions
Parking:Discovery Center
Registration for this program has closed. Take a look at our other programs and check back next quarter for new program offerings.
2013 ZooLab
For campers who have completed 6th, 7th or 8th grade by the end of the 2012-2013 school year.
Zoo Camp focuses on animals from different parts of the world. Each week-long session includes hands-on activities, craft projects, inquiries and investigation, games, chats with zoo staff, and trips to see animals. (Please note: there may be opportunities for contact with animals, but such experiences are not guaranteed.)
Date; Weekly sessions 6/3-8/5
* No camp week of 7/1-7/5*
Time: 9:15am-3:30pm
*$275 for members $375 for non-members
Location: Pavilions
Parking: Discovery Center
Registration for this program has closed. Take a look at our other programs and check back next quarter for new program offerings.