Register Your Wild Ones.
(Ages 4-15)
A Wild Summer Experience.
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 and more!
Save $15* on each additional regular full day camp session
when you sign up for two or more!
*This discount does not apply to camp sampler days.
Waiting List
If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for a Summer 2011 Camp, please email edprograms@cmzoo.org - include what session and a phone number.
Zoo Summer Camp Programs 2011:
(Ages 5-15)
Campers will love the many fun-filled camps offered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. all through the summer! Camp programs are listed below in ascending order by age, from youngest to oldest. Extended Care is offered in every camp session without an overnight, please see the Extended Care expandable section below for details.
Zoofari (Ages 5-7)
Session 1 - June 6-10**Sold Out
Bears, birds, snakes and bugs! Younger campers discover the wonderful world of wildlife. This is a great program for that curious camper!
Wild World (Ages 5-7)
Session 2 - June 13-17** Sold Out
Your youngsters can take a trip around the world right here at the Zoo! Throughout the week, campers will ‘visit’ different locations and learn about wild animals and their habitats.
Marvelous Mammals (Ages 6-10)
Session 1 - June 6-10** Sold Out
Session 9 - July 11-15** Sold Out
Session 15 - August 8-12** Sold Out
Sure, kids like almost any animal that’s cute and furry, but what makes a mammal a mammal? How are they unique from other animals? Learn about carnivores, primates and more in this session!
Feeding Frenzy (Ages 6-10)
Session 10 - July 18-22**Sold Out
Has your child ever wondered what Zoo animals eat everyday? If so, this is the camp for them! They’ll learn about omnivores, frugivores, piscivores and more as they help create food for some of our animals throughout the week.
African Safari (Ages 6-10)
Session 4 - June 20-24** Sold Out
Campers will travel from the Sahara to the savannah and across the rainforest while discovering lots of animals. We’ll see naked-mole rats, elephants and, of course, giraffes!
Cool Cats (Ages 6-10)
Session 2 - June 13-17** Sold Out
Session 13 - August 1-5** Sold Out
During this week-long program, campers will explore a different cat each day, learning about where they live, what they eat and how people can help them.
Artistic Instincts (Ages 8-12)
Session10 - July 18-22** Sold Out
Inspired by animals and nature, young Picassos explore their creative sides using mediums such as painting, sculpture, theatre and music. An additional $20 fee is charged for supplies.
Mountain Quest (Ages 9-12)
Session 9 - July 11-15** Only A Few Spots Left!
In this exciting session, teams race from exhibit to exhibit looking for clues and participating in investigations. Is your child up for the challenge?
Conservation Crusaders (Ages 10-15)
Session 10 - July 18-22**Sold Out
Session 13 - August 1-5**
Do you have a young person that wants to make a difference for animals? Then, this session is for them. They’ll discover what Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is doing to help protect wildlife and wild places around the world and ways they can help too!
Junior Zookeeper (Ages 10-15)
Session 1 - June 6-10** Sold Out
Session 2 - June 13-17** Sold Out
Session 4 - June 20-24** Sold Out
Session 9 - July 11-15**Sold Out
Session 13 - August 1-5** Sold Out
Session 15 - August 8-12** Sold Out
Has your child ever wondered what it would take to be a zookeeper? This camp gives them the opportunity to get an inside look at zoos. They’ll discover how to take care of exotic animals and what it takes to save endangered species from extinction.
** - denotes session that has extended care offered in the above Summer Camp program listings.
Dates & Times
Session dates are as posted above.
Camp runs Monday - Friday from 9am to 3pm.
Cost
Full-day camp fees include a t-shirt, group photo and special summer camp cup. Sign up for more than one session and receive a $15 discount on each additional session!
Members: $166.25 per child
Non-members: $176.25 per child
Note: 25 cents a day from each camp registration goes to Quarters for Conservation, which expands Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's regional and global conservation efforts.
(Ages 6-15)
Sessions run Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no camp during the day on Thursday. 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.
African Safari (Ages 6-10)
Session 12 - July 25-29 Sold Out
Campers will travel from the Sahara to the savannah and across the rainforest while discovering lots of animals. We’ll see naked-mole rats, elephants and, of course, giraffes!
Feeding Frenzy (Ages 6-10)
Session 5 - June 27 - July 1 Only A Few Spots Left!
Has your child ever wondered what Zoo animals eat everyday? If so, this is the camp for them! They’ll learn about omnivores, frugivores, piscivores and more as they help create food for some of our animals throughout the week.
Nature Explorers (Ages 7-10)
Session 5 - June 27 - July 1 Only A Few Spots Left!
Session 12 - July 25-29 Sold Out
Does your child love to spend time outside? In this session we’ll encounter wild things that reside in our own backyards! Let us guide them on an amazing week-long adventure!
Junior Zookeeper (Ages 10-15)
Session 5 - June 27 - July 1 Sold Out
Session 12 - July 25-29 Sold Out
Has your child ever wondered what it would take to be a zookeeper? This camp gives them the opportunity to get an inside look at zoos. They’ll discover how to take care of exotic animals and what it takes to save endangered species from extinction.
Special thanks to Old World Bagel!
Special thanks to our summer camp sponsor, Olde World Bagels & Deli, each overnight program concludes with a delicious breakfast!
Dates & Times
Session dates are as posted above.
Sessions run Monday-Wednesday from 9am to 3pm. There is no camp during the day on Thursday. The optional overnight starts at 7 pm 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.
Cost
Full-day camp fees include a t-shirt, group photo and special summer camp cup.Sign up for more than one session and receive a $15 discount on each additional session!
Members: $166.25 per child
Non-members: $176.25 per child
Note: 25 cents a day from each camp registration goes to Quarters for Conservation, which expands Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's regional and global conservation efforts.
(Ages 7-11)
Adventurous campers will love this special night camp in July!
Nocturnal Night Club (Ages 7-11)
Session 7 - July 6 & 7
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.
Special thanks to Old World Bagel!
Special thanks to our summer camp sponsor, Olde World Bagels & Deli, each overnight program concludes with a delicious breakfast!
Dates & Times
Offered in Session 7, evenings of July 6 and 7.
Camp runs from 6pm to 7am each night (there is no camp during the day) and includes dinner and breakfast.
Cost
Camp fees include both dinners and breakfasts, a t-shirt, a cup and a group picture.
Members: $75.50 per child
Non-Members: $85.50 per child
(Ages 4-6)
This is a great opportunity for your little ones to try out the Zoo as their first camp experience. Sessions run Monday-Friday from 9am to 12pm or 12:30pm to 3:30pm.
Animal Wrappers (Ages 4-6)
Session 3 - June 20-24
AM session 9am-12pm Sold Out
PM session 12:30pm-3:30pm Sold Out
Animals can be covered in many different things – scales, fur or feathers. They can also be many different colors. Your child will learn why some animals are fuzzy and soft while others are hard and scaly.
Big and Small (Ages 4-6)
Session 14 - August 8-12
AM Sesssion 9am-12pm orSold Out
PM Session 12:30pm-3:30pm
Animals come in all different shapes and sizes. During this camp session, we’ll help your youngster compare the smallest of creatures to the biggest of beasts!
Dates & Times
Mondays through Fridays;
Select from morning camp Session 1 that runs 9am to 12pm or afternoon camp Session 2 that runs from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.
Cost
Camp fees include a t-shirt, a cup and a group picture.
Members: $71.25 per child
Non-members: $81.25 per child
(Ages 10-15)
Junior Zookeeper (Ages 10-15)
Session 11 - July 18-29 Sold Out
Has your child ever wondered what it would take to be a zookeeper? This special two-week camp gives them the opportunity to get an inside look at zoos. They’ll discover how to take care of exotic animals and what it takes to save endangered species from extinction.
Special thanks to Old World Bagel!
Special thanks to our summer camp sponsor, Olde World Bagels & Deli, each overnight program concludes with a delicious breakfast!
Dates & Times
Offered in Session 11 only.
Camp runs This session runs Monday-Friday from 9am to 3pm for the first week and Monday-Wednesday from 9am to 3pm during the second week. There is no camp during the day on Thursday of the second week. The optional overnight starts at 7pm on the second Thursday and finishes on Friday at noon. Campers not wishing to participate in the overnight can still attend Friday's session from 8am to Noon.
Cost
Two week camp fees include a t-shirt, group photo and special summer camp cup.
Members: $266.25 per child
Non-members: $276.25 per child
Scholarships
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has a scholarship fund for its educational programs. Scholarships can be either full or partial and will apply to the Zoo’s spring, summer, and winter camps. Criteria for selecting children for the program is based upon need.
Application deadline for Summer Scholarship Form submission is May 1, 2011.
If you would like to help a child attend a Cheyenne Mountain Zoo camp by making a $5 donation toward this program, please note your contribution at registration or contact Education at 719-633-9925 ext. 127 or email edprograms@cmzoo.org.
Refunds
Can't make it to camp? Just send us a written refund request at least two weeks before the camp's start date. We will refund your camp fee, less a $25 non-refundable administration fee. Sorry, no refunds will be given within two weeks of the camp's start date.
View Education Program Registration Policies.
Special thanks to Old World Bagel!
Special thanks to our summer camp sponsor, Olde World Bagels & Deli, each overnight program concludes with a delicious breakfast!
