Education
Would you like to learn more about the fantastic wildlife at Riverbanks and beyond? Our award-winning Education Department offers a wide variety of programs for all ages and interests.
For more information on these and other exciting programs please call the Education Services Coordinator at 803.779.8717x1113 Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 4:30pm, or check your latest issue of Riverbanks magazine!
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Riverbanks' Spring Break Camp, known as "ZOOm! Into Spring," and Winter Break Camp, simply called "WinterCamp," are offered to children ages 5-10 and pack hands-on activities, animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, games, and arts and crafts into three fun-filled days. The Summer Camp Programs (Sprout Camp, KinderCamp, Wild Weeks and Adventure Camp) serve 3-15 year olds. |
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Riverbanks' Garden Programs provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn more about gardening and the fascinating world of plants. Come play in the dirt at one of these hands-on programs! |
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Homeschool Monday programs are special opportunities offered especially for homeschool students and groups. Each month features a new schedule of programs and encounters. |
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Spend a wild night at Riverbanks! The ZooCamp Overnight program features behind-the-scenes tours, games, and other exciting activities! |
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Whether you teach preschool or high school, we have a school program to fit your needs. All programs are carefully crafted around South Carolina Science Academic Standards and are developed to involve your students in active, inquiry-based learning.
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Scout Programs are designed to help scouts of all levels earn the new RIVERBANKS Wildlife patch. |
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Riverbanks is pleased to offer several group tours. School Tours are most appropriate for grades 7-12, college groups and special needs groups and take students on an enlightening excursion through the park; Guided Garden Tours allow budding gardeners in pre-school through grade 12 to explore the Botanical Garden; and Behind-the-Scenes Adventure Tours give individuals or small groups an inside look at some out-of-sight places in the Zoo. |
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The ZooTeens program, a partnership between Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands and Richland County Recreation Commission, reaches out to underserved youth ages 14-17 in the Columbia, SC community. ZooTeen participants have the ability to explore career opportunities in zoos and aquariums while learning practical animal care and environmental education skills. |
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ZOOventure programs are special opportunities for Riverbanks Society members to learn more about the world of Riverbanks. Age-specific programs are offered to all groups from the very young to adults! |
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