CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO

SUMMER CAMP 2008
NEXT TO THIS, EVERY OTHER SUMMER CAMP IS TAME. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers summer camp adventures that share the wonders of wildlife and wild places in fun and exciting ways.  Campers meet animals up close, explore the outdoors, interact with zookeepers, make treats for the animals, design cool crafts, play games and more! Camps are grouped into various age ranges for children 5 through 15, offering 15 session selections in a variety of exciting themes.

A Special thanks to Panera Bread!

Each overnight program concludes with a delicious continental breakfast featuring a wide selection of fresh-baked pastries, orange juice and just-brewed coffee (for the very tired staff members) from our Summer Camp sponsor, Panera Bread.

Cost:
Regular Sessions: $161.25 for members, $171.25 for non-members for the first session unless otherwise noted.
Included is a t-shirt, group photo and a special summer camp cup.
$.25 daily from each camp registration is designated to Quarters for Conservation, a new program that will greatly expand Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's conservation efforts in our region and around the globe.
Special Session: Prices vary, please refer to the Special Camp Session listings for exact prices.
Discounts: Sign up for more than one regular session and receive a 10% discount on additional regular sessions (does not include special sessions).

Registration:
ALL REGISTRATIONS are not complete until a Zoo Camp Health Form is completed & returned!
To Register online - Select camp sessions from the Summer 2008 Camp Online Registration table provided.
To Register by mail - Complete the Zoo Camp Registration Form (.pdf) and return by mail or fax (719)633-2254
To Register by phone - Please call Jacki at 719-633-9925, ext. 127.

Please contact Jacki at 719-633-9925, ext. 127 or email jmoore@cmzoo.org with any questions.

Zoofari (Ages 5-8)
Younger campers discover the wonders of Zoo animals in “Zoofari.”  This is a great first time experience!
Sessions 2 and 15

Wild World (Ages 5-7)
Take a trip around the world while right here at the Zoo. Learn about wild animals and their habitats!
Sessions 4, 12

Rocky Mountain Adventures (ages 6-10)
Journey into our brand new exhibit, Rocky Mountain Wild. Discover some amazing animals that may live in your own backyard.
Sessions 2, 12 and 15

Week of the Frog (and Reptiles, too) (ages 7-10)
Join us in celebrating “Year of the Frog.” Learn the differences between amphibians and reptiles and how important they are to our world.
Sessions 4 and 9

Playful Primates (ages 7-11)
Let’s monkey around the Zoo! We’ll go bananas discovering what makes these special animals unique.
Sessions 1, 7, and 14 (offered as Camp Sampler day camps only).

Artistic Instincts (ages 8-12)
Young Picassos can explore their creative sides using mediums such as painting, sculpture, theatre and music. An additional $20 fee is charged for supplies.
Session 9

Junior Zookeeper (ages 10-15)
Get an inside look at the wonderful world of zoos. Discover how zoos take care of exotic animals and how they help save endangered species from extinction.
Sessions 2, 4, 9, 12, 15

CAMPS WITH AN OVERNIGHT
Sessions run Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The optional overnight starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday and finishes on Friday at noon. Those who do not want to attend the overnight may still attend the half-day program on Friday.

Rocky Mountain Adventures (ages 6-10)
Journey into our brand new exhibit, Rocky Mountain Wild. Discover some amazing animals that may live in your own backyard.
Sessions 3 and 6

Fabulous Felines (ages 7-11)
Here kitty, kitty, kitty lovers! Campers will pounce around the Zoo exploring our collection of cats.
Sessions 3 and 11

Playful Primates (ages 7-11)
Let’s monkey around the Zoo! We’ll go bananas discovering what makes these special animals unique.
Sessions

Zoovivor (ages 8-12)
Explore the ways animals survive. Find out which animals outrun, outfly or outdo all the others and see how your child measures up!
Session 11, 14

Junior Zookeeper (ages 10-15)
Get an inside look at the wonderful world of zoos. Discover how zoos take care of exotic animals and how they help save endangered species from extinction.
Session 3, 6, and 11, 14

Animal Wrappers (ages 4-6)
Animals can be covered in many different things – scales, fur or feathers.  Your youngster will explore why some animals are fuzzy and soft while others are hard and scaly.
Session 5, 13

Camp Sampler
Not sure if your child will like a camp theme? Then sample some of these single day programs from our most popular camp themes in session 1 or7! Sign up for one or two or attend the full four days. Member cost is $35.25* for each day or $121* for all four days; non-member cost is $45.25 per day or $141 for four days.

Session 1:
  May 27  Rocky Mt. Adventures (ages 6-10)
  May 28  Fabulous Felines  (ages 7-11)
  May 29  Playful Primates  (ages 7-11)
  May 30  Week of the Frog  (Ages 7-10)

Session 7:
  June 30  Rocky Mt. Adventures (ages 6-10)
  July 1   Fabulous Felines  (ages 7-11)
  July 2   Playful Primates (ages  7-11)
  July 3   Week of the Frog (ages 7-10)

Session 8 - Nocturnal Night Club (ages 7-11)
Is spending just one night at the Zoo not enough? In this special program, campers have the opportunity to spend two nights in a row at America’s only mountain zoo! Explore the habits of some of our favorite nocturnal animals and learn to identify constellations.    This session runs from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night and includes dinner and breakfast.  Cost is $75.50 for members and $85.50 for non-members.

Session 10 - Colorado Explorers (ages 10-12)
We’ve teamed up with the Catamount Institute to provide this special one day camp! We’ll travel to Catamount’s mountain campus in Woodland Park and spend the day hiking and exploring the outdoors. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $50.25 for members and $60.25 for non-members.

ALL REGISTRATIONS are not complete until a Zoo Camp Health Form is completed & returned!

To Register online - simply click on the appropriate box in the above table for the desired session.
To Register by mail - complete the Zoo Camp Registration Form (.pdf) and return by mail or fax (719)633-2254
To Register by phone - please call Jacki at 719-633-9925, ext. 127.

Please contact Jacki at 719-633-9925, ext. 127 or email jmoore@cmzoo.org with any questions.

How do I sign my child up? On-line registration for Extended Care is available as a separate item to add into your shopping cart while you register for the Summer Camps, or you can choose it on the mail-in registration form.
Please contact Katrina at 719-633-9925, ext. 122 or email kkalasky@cmzoo.org with any questions.

OPTIONAL SACK LUNCH FOR CAMP
A daily option sack lunch with sandwich, chips, fruit desert and beverage.
When registering for camp, you must add these sack lunches into your options separately for your child to receive this during camp - it is not already included in any camp price.
Cost is $5.75 per day.

How do I sign my child up? On-line registration for the Optional Sack Lunch program is available when filling our your registration information and will be calculated into the total in your shopping cart, or you can choose it on the mail-in registration form.
Please contact Katrina at 719-633-9925, ext. 122 or email kkalasky@cmzoo.org with any questions.

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4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road Colorado Springs, CO  80906 Phone(719)633-9925  Fax (719)633-2254