Summer Adventure Camps 2011

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Zoo camps offer a unique opportunity to learn about animals through hands-on exploration, games, art and crafts. Choose from half-day, full-day or week long camps. Participants should dress for the weather, as adventures will be held rain or shine.

Rates:
Program	Members	Non-Members
Zoo tots 1/2 hour session	FREE	$2
Cub Club (3-4 yrs) 2 hours
2 hour class	$13	$15
3 day camp	$35	$45
Dragonflies (5-9 yrs
1/2 day	$15	$18
4 day - 1/2 week	$60	$70
Eco-Explorers (10-12 yrs.)
Full 4-day week: Animal Careers	$110	$120
Full 4-day week: Adventure	$150	$160

Morning sessions start at 9am until noon. Afternoon sessions start at 1pm until 4pm. Full day sessions are from 9am-3pm. Full day participants should bring a bag lunch or plan to purchase lunch at the Safari Café. Please, no parents or siblings in program unless registered as a participant (with the exception of Zoo Tots). If visiting zoo grounds while waiting for a class in progress, please pay at admissions. Teachers will pick up and drop off participants outside of the main door by the lion statues.

Zoo Tots - ages 2 and under
Start your morning off right with a trip to the zoo with your tot! Enjoy a story, music, art, and a visit from one of our education animals. Every Monday morning starting June 6th- August 15th (except July 4th) at 10am.	Ages 2 and under – Parents Required!
Cub Club (ages 3 - 4) 2 hour classes & 3 day camps
Fur, Feathers, & Scales: Animals are wrapped with different coverings. Meet some of our favorite furry, feathered and scaly friends on this adventure around the zoo!	Wed. June 22nd am Tues. Aug. 9th pm
How Big is a ....?: Based on the Book Actual Size by Steve Jenkins we will compare our bodies to the sizes of animals around the zoo.	Thurs. June 23rd am Mon. Aug. 8th pm
The Bear Necessities: Bears are found all over the world, from the Arctic to the rainforests. Join us as we travel around the world to learn about these big furry creatures.	Tues. June 21st am Wed. Aug. 10th pm
Cool Cats: Leopards, cougars, and tigers are on the prowl at the Lake Superior Zoo. Learn all about these amazing cats, where they live, how they hunt and what makes them cool.	Tues. June 14th pm Wed. July 6th am
Flip for Frogs: You'll flip for our new interactive frog exhibit! Explore the sounds and wonders of frogs from around the world.	Wed. June 15th pm Thurs. July 7th am
Crazy Canines: Join the pack! The zoo welcomed new wolves, bat-eared fox kits and silver foxes this past year. Discover how these canines hunt and work together to live and survive.	Thurs. June 16th pm Tues. July 5th am
Animal All-Stars: These animals are the best of the best in the animal kingdom. Join us as we discover who is the heaviest, smallest, longest and everything in between!	Tues. June 28th pm Thurs. July 14th pm Wed. Aug. 3rd am
Fancy Feet: Walking, running, swimming and jumping... we use our feet everyday. Find out what kind of feet other animals have and see what you can tell about them by their footprints.	Mon. June 27th pm Tues. Aug. 2nd am
I Spy: I spy with my little eye something....come join us as we discover all the different shapes and colors around the zoo.	Wed. June 29th pm Tues. July 12th pm
Animals from A-Z: A is for Amazon Parrot, B is for Brown Bear. Come learn about animals from A to Z as we roam around the zoo.	Thurs. June 30th pm Thurs. Aug. 4th am
Barnyard Buddies: Old McDonald had a farm, and so does the Lake Superior Zoo! Animals have important jobs on farms; we get food and products from farm animals. Come on down to our farm and get up close with these barnyard buddies.	Mon. June 13th pm Mon. July 25th pm
Sensational Senses-3 day camp Animals rely on different senses to help them survive. Discover how they use their eyes, ears, tongue and paws.	Tues.-Thurs. July 26th-28th pm Tues.-Thurs. Aug. 16th-18th am
Art in Animals-3 day week camp There are many exciting elements that can be discovered through careful observation of the world around us. Animals create wild webs, nifty nests and crazy colors using a variety of shapes, patterns and colors to survive. Come explore the world of amazing animal artists!	Tues.-Thurs. July 19th-21st am
Dragonflies (ages 5 - 9) Morning camps 9-12 pm • Afternoon camps 1-4 pm
Animal Grossology: EEEUW!! Some animals can be really disgusting! Find out all of the gross things that animals do to survive in this crazy world.	Tues. June 21st pm Tues. Aug. 9th am
Barnyard Buddies: Old McDonald had a farm, and so does the Lake Superior Zoo! Animals have important jobs on farms; we get food and products from farm animals. Come on down to our farm and get up close with these barnyard buddies.	Wed. June 15th am Wed. Aug. 3rd pm
ASI (Animal Scene Investigation): Oh No! One of our animals is missing and we need your help to find out who animal-knapped him. Become an animal detective and help us solve the crime.	Mon. June 20th pm Wed. July 27th am
The Bear Necessities: Bears are found all over the world, from the Arctic to the rainforests. Join us as we travel around the world to learn about these big furry creatures.	Thurs. June 16th am Tues. Aug. 2nd pm
Cool Cats: Leopards, cougars and tigers are on the prowl at the Lake Superior Zoo. Learn all about these amazing cats, where they live, how they hunt and what makes them cool.	Tues. June 14th am Thurs. July 7th pm
Flip for Frogs: You'll flip for our new interactive frog exhibit! Explore the sounds and wonders of frogs from around the world.	Tues. July 12th am Thurs. Aug. 17th pm
Wonders of the Night: The wild comes alive at twilight. Discover all the animals that are more active at night, how they survive and what they do during the day.	Thurs. July 14th amTues. Aug. 16th pm
Crazy Canines: Join the pack! The zoo welcomed new wolves, bat-eared fox kits and silver foxes this past year. Discover how these canines hunt and work together to live and survive.	Thurs. June 30th am Mon. Aug. 15th pm
Twirling Tails: Long, short, prehensile, or none at all. Today we're talking tails! Tails are an important part of an animal's body. Based on the book What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins, we'll see how our animals use their tails to swing, eat and jump	Thurs. June 23rd pm Tues. July 26th am
Most Extreme: Based on Animal Planet's Most Extreme, these animals are the most outrageous of their species. Find out who's on the most extreme list at the zoo.	Wed. June 29th am Thurs. Aug. 4th pm
Wildlife Wizards: Become a scientist for a day; learn about all the cool things that are right in your backyard.	Wed. July 6th pm Wed. Aug. 10th am
MythBusters: Are bats really blind? Can snakes hear? If you kiss a frog will it turn into a prince? This camp will help you get to the bottom of these and other animal myths.	Tues. June 28th am Mon. Aug. 1st pm
Arctic Freeze: Brrrr. These animals love the cold and Duluth is the perfect place to see these creatures. Explore our polar shores area to see how these animals keep cool in the summer.	Tues. July 5th pm Thurs. Aug. 11th am
Animal Defenses: From cats to kangaroos, all animals have some kind of defense. Campers will learn different ways that animals protect themselves.	Wed. June 22nd pm Thurs. July 28th am
Art in Animals 4-day ½ day camp: There are many exciting elements that can be discovered through careful observation of the world around us. Animals create wild webs, nifty nests and crazy colors using a variety of shapes, patterns and colors to survive. Come explore the world of amazing animal artists!	Mon-Thurs. July 18th-21st pm
Eco - Explorers (ages 10 - 12) Full 4-day camp • 9 am - 3 pm
Animal Careers: Back by popular demand! Ever wonder what it's like to be a vet? A zookeeper? An animal trainer? Or even to design a zoo? This week-long camp explores careers in animal care.	June 20th-23rd
Adventures Around Town: Partnering with us to present this full day week-long camp is UMD's Recreation Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP). We'll meet up with them to explore different habitats by canoe, kayak and rock climbing! (six participants per session).	July 11th-14th Aug. 15th-18th

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