Being a zookeeper is a profession many children dream about. Here at the Barn Nature Center, that dream can start today with our Zookeeper Camp! Campers will be immersed into the world of zoo science as they learn how to care for exotic animal species from around the world. This week your child will discover what it takes to be a zookeeper through hands-on interactive experiences in animal care, designing exhibits, animal training, enrichment, and they will end the week with their own Keeper Talks. This week also features a visit from a professional zookeeper! If you have an aspiring zookeeper in your home, this is the perfect camp. Register now to ensure your child's spot as a Zookeeper-in-Training at the Barn Nature Center!
Our Summer Camps are recommended for youth entering grades first though sixth. Campers must come with a packed lunch, re-usable water bottle and any weather specific needs. Snack will be provided everyday. Must wear close-toed shoes.
Barn Nature Center Summer Camps offer youth the chance to get up close and personal with our over 60 rescued and re-homed animal residents. During our week-long programs, campers will embark on adventures filled with animals, science, games, arts and crafts and many other fun activities! Campers have the opportunity to become animal caretakers and will learn what it takes to keep our animal friends happy and healthy. They will assist our staff in the daily animal care, bathing, grooming, weighing, handling, and designing enrichment for our animals. We'll play interactive and educational games, work together to complete team building challenges, and even learn how to be an animal educator! Camp runs Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 3:00pm.
BEFORE AND AFTER CARE: This summer we will be offering the option to add before and aftercare. Early drop off is at 8:00am-8:45am for $15/child per day. Late pick up is at 3:15pm-4:30pm for $15/child per day. The tickets available for purhcase are AM care Monday through Friday and/or PM care Monday through Friday. If you only need certain days for before and/or after care, please contact us at (267)-971-0601 and we will gladly make the adjustment for you.
MULTI-WEEK DISCOUNT: For every 3 weeks of camps purchased, we offer a $50 discount off the third week.
This can be used for multiple children in a household (for instance, a family with 3 children coming 1 week or 2 children coming 2 weeks) as well as 1 child attending 3 weeks of camp.
Tickets purchased online through ticketleap cost $384.25 due to processing fees. Tickets purchsed via cash or check would just cost $365.
