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Day Camps
The Adventure Starts June 10th!
Send your wild child to the wildest camp in town – Zoo Camp! Campers ages 3 to 12 will explore the fascinating world of animals and plants with a professionally trained staff. Each day's hands-on activities will capture your child's imagination through live animal encounters, educational games, behind-the-scenes tours, crafts, songs, Zoo walks and more!
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2006 Palmetto Parent Family Choice Award
Best Summer Camp
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Camp weeks are available from June 10 – August 16. (There is no Zoo Camp on July 4th.)
Space is limited. Enroll for your favorite Zoo Camp today!
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Discounted week July 1–5! |
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Two different topics for each age group so that campers can enjoy two weeks of summer camp instead of just one! |
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View our Frequently Asked Camp Questions and Answers for more information including a daily pack list, cancellations, etc. |
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Download Policies for Zoo Camp: Illness, Behavior, and Safe Hiring Practices.
(*requires Acrobat Reader) |
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Riverbanks has a new online registration process! Click here for user tips. **Please note that if you are interested in registering for both the discounted holiday week (Week 4: July 1–5) and another week of camp, two separate online registrations will need to be made. If you have questions about KinderCamp or Wild Weeks, please call 803.779.8717 x1113 or x1225. For questions about Sprout Camp, please call 803.779.8717 x1799. |
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Complete a Medical Release and Consent Form (*requires Acrobat Reader) at least 2 weeks before your child's camp session to secure enrollment in the program. This form must be completed and submitted for your child to participate in Zoo Camp. |
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Online Camp Registration now collects and stores individual camper information, so parents/guardians will not need to complete a separate medical release and consent form for each week of camp. Please be sure to "confirm or complete attendee details" when prompted. (If your child is bringing medicine to be administered during camp, you will need to complete a Medicine Administration Release and Directions Form (*requires Acrobat Reader) and bring it along with the medicine to the camp director). |
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Time: 9:30–11:30am, Tuesday – Thursday. *Meets at Riverbanks Botanical Garden.*
Cost: $84 members / $114 general public |
Discover the wonders of the Garden as we play games, make crafts and go on garden adventures. We will explore how plants, bugs and animals all need each other as we look at food growing, hunt for bugs, and focus on animals in our backyard. This is a great way to encourage a love of nature in a unique experience for an adult and child.
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Time: 9:00am–12:00pm.
Cost: $120 members / $190 general public; Holiday Week: $96 members / $152 general public.
EARLY Extended Stay and Play is available for the week from 7:45–8:30am for $25.
LATE Extended Stay and Play is NOT available for this age group. |
| + Wild Seasons |
Weeks: 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 |
 ENROLL ONLINE / PRINT FORM |
| Do you like to visit the beach in the summer, anticipate snow in the winter, play in the leaves come fall and watch flowers bloom in the spring? Animals and plants change their activities, too! Join the fun as we discover the wonders of each season. |
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| + Sense-able Animals |
Weeks: 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 |
ENROLL ONLINE / PRINT FORM |
| Ever wonder how animals see after dark, hear under the water and feel without fingers? In this tasteful camp we will see how humans and animals make "sense" of things as they explore their homes. |
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Time: 9:00am–3:00pm, Monday – Friday.
Cost: $185 members / $255 general public; Holiday Week: $148 members / $204 general public.
EARLY and LATE Extended Stay and Play is available for the week from 7:45–8:30am and 3:00–5:00pm for $75. |
| + Watery World |
Weeks: 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 |
ENROLL ONLINE / PRINT FORM |
| Dive into the amazing world of water as we investigate the water cycle, its properties and animals that call it home. Campers will have a splashing good time learning about sharks, sea turtles, frogs, and lizards that can walk on water! |
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| + ZooBorns |
Weeks: 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 |
ENROLL ONLINE / PRINT FORM |
| Everyone loves babies! Find out how zoo youngsters spend their first hours, days and years of life. Join the fun as we investigate the colorful world of eggs, wild parenting strategies, life cycles and much more! |
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| + Wildlife Trackers |
Weeks: 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 |
ENROLL ONLINE / PRINT FORM |
| Wildlife is hiding all around us yet the signs they leave behind are often overlooked. Become an expert at identifying tracks, scat, sounds and understanding animal behavior this summer. |
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| + Animal Architects |
Weeks: 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 |
ENROLL ONLINE / PRINT FORM |
| From tunnels to nests and dens to dams, discover some amazing animal creations! Come participate in activities testing your own building skills as we learn about animal homes under construction at the Zoo. |
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| + Critter Twitter |
Weeks: 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 |
ENROLL ONLINE / PRINT FORM |
| We can chat to anyone, anywhere, at anytime using Facebook, email, Twitter, cell phones and Skype. Without these human tools, how do animals get the word out? Join the adventure as we explore the art of communication—animal style—and improve our own interpretation skills. Don't miss the buzz about this new and exciting camp! |
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| + Dirty Jobs |
Weeks: 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 |
ENROLL ONLINE / PRINT FORM |
| It's a messy job but someone's got to do it—and we are not talking about shoveling poop! Whether they are farmers, butchers, builders, beauticians or interior decorators, animals are some of the hardest workers on the planet and they don't even get a vacation! Come job-shadow ants, lions and cleaning wrasse this summer as we learn what it takes for these workaholics to succeed. You may even pick up a few job skills along the way! |
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