Winter Break Camps (1st-6th Grades) Dec. 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 & 31

December 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 & 31, 2025
Days of: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Grade groups: 1st & 2nd, 3rd-6th

Theme: Winter Around the World

Make a splash for conservation and dive into the habitats of the hydrosphere. From oceans to ice caps, rivers to raindrops, the hydrosphere covers every bit of water on Earth. Join us as we explore how animals and plants depend on our planet’s water systems and discover the science behind weather, currents, and the water cycle.

Sign-up for one day, or all six!
Campers should register for the camp that reflects the grade they’re currently enrolled in.

Register for Winter Break Day Camps

- Registration is required, and is subject to selling out quickly.

- Sign up for any one day or all six!

- Campers should register for the camp that reflects the grade they are currently enrolled in.

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Daily Themes

• Monday, December 22 – Waves of Liquid (1st/2nd Dec. 22 grade group is sold out.)
• Tuesday, December 23 – Steam in Vapor
• Wednesday, December 24 – Glide on Ice
• Monday, December 29 – Rivers & Lakes (3rd-6th Dec. 29 grade group is sold out.)
• Tuesday, December 30 – Rainforests
• Wednesday, December 31 – Glaciers & Oceans

Note: To be added to a waitlist, please email [email protected]

Details

Register for any one day or all five days! Space is limited; therefore pre-registration is required.
Zoo Member discount rates automatically apply to registration costs when booking online at the Zoo’s website, after logging in with your Zoo membership username and password.
Campers should sign-up for the camp that reflects the grade they are currently enrolled in.
View or download: 2025 Zoo Camp Policies & Procedures Manual PDF

What to Bring to Camp

– Clothing and Accessories:
Campers should dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. Layers are suggested and good. Closed toe walking shoes are essential. A daypack, sunscreen, and water bottle are highly recommended! If you have a younger camper- a spare set of clothes might be useful as well.

– Snacks & Lunches:
Please pack a morning snack, sack lunch, and afternoon snack for your camper. The Zoo DOES NOT provide lunch or snacks! Please send your child to camp with a sack lunch!

Payments

Camps must be paid in full at time of registration. Payment includes a 25% non-refundable administration fee, please see above for refund policy.

Health & Safety

This is the foremost consideration for all day camp participants. Camper health information will be with your child’s counselor at all times.

Questions

Email [email protected]
or call 719-424-7827

EdVenture Refunds, Cancellations or Changes

View or download our 2025 Zoo Camp Policies & Procedures Manual PDF

Refund Policy
A refund request must be received no less than TWO WEEKS prior to the start of the program. If approved, the Zoo will refund the amount of the fee minus 25% of the program fee. No refunds will be given after two weeks prior to the start of the program.

*If you are participating in an extended EdVenture Program (Zoo Crew, Junior Zookeeper, etc.) please send an email to the program specific supervisor to discuss refund options and policies.

We do not issue refunds for parties that do not show for their reservation. If you need to cancel or reschedule your event, please refer to the confirmation email received upon registration. For further inquiry, please email [email protected].

If the Zoo is closed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen events, we will issue you a full refund (less the non-refundable deposit) or you may reschedule the event to the next available date and apply all payments already made toward your reservation to the new reservation.

Program Cancellation
The Zoo reserves the right to cancel a program due to lack of enrollment or unforeseen circumstances in which the Zoo is closed. If the Zoo is closed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen events, we will issue you a full refund (less the non-refundable deposit) or you may reschedule the event to the next available date and apply all payments already made toward your reservation to the new reservation.