Riverbanks Zoo and Garden : Education : Day Camps

Day Camps

2006 Palmetto Parent Family Choice Award
Best Summer Camp

Riverbanks' Spring Break Camp, known as "ZOOm! Into Spring," and Winter Break Camp, simply called "WinterCamp," are offered to children ages 6-9 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.

The Adventure Starts June 8th!

8 one-week sessions Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm*
*extended stay available

Animal Encounters · Keeper Talks · Interactive Activities · Tours
Arts and Crafts · Wild Games · and More

Three- to four-year-olds grow wild about Sprout Camp! Four- to five-year-olds can’t wait for KinderCamp! Six- to eleven-year-olds go ape over Wild Weeks, and twelve- to fourteen-year-olds think Adventure Camp is awesome! All campers will learn about animals and plants, and how to save the Earth that we all share. Don’t miss the chance to enroll your child in Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s summer camp programs—the most popular summer programs in the Midlands.

If you have any questions, please email Roni Reeves at 803.779.8717x1113.

Important Information for ALL camps …

	Sign In/Sign Out: Parents or guardians must sign in/out when students arrive and leave (absolutely no exceptions).
	Security: Students will not be released to anyone other than the parents or guardian unless special prior arrangements have been made (absolutely no exceptions). Photo ID is required to pick up campers. Please be prepared to show photo ID every day. To insure the safety and enjoyment of all Zoo campers and staff, Riverbanks Zoo reserves the right to dismiss any child in response to any inappropriate, unsafe or unruly behavior. There is no refund for unused camp time.
	Cancellations: Cancellations must be made no later than two weeks prior to the first day of camp to receive a full refund (minus a $30 processing fee).
	Drop Off: Morning drop off for regular day campers is 8:30am. Extended Stay and Play drop off is at 7:45am (additional fee required).
	Pick Up: KinderCamp pick up = 12:00pm; Wild Weeks & Adventure Camp pick up = 3:00pm; and Extended Stay pick up = 5:00pm.
	Late Pick Up Fee: There will be a late pick up charge of $10 for EVERY 5 minutes you are late picking up your child (after 12:15pm for KinderCamp, after 3:15pm for Wild Weeks & Adventure Camp, and after 5:15pm for Extended Stay).
	Registration is by mail and online only.

Sprout Camp ’09 is designed for the curious and imaginative 3 to 4-year-old and a parent. This three-day camp explores the interaction of plants and animals and guides children through the joy of gardening. Kids get a chance to discover the garden from an insect’s perspective, as they “pollinate” flowers and explore the Garden. Plus, plant flowers, build a bird’s nests and learn about the animals in your backyard. Each day consists of hands-on activities that capture the children’s imagination through crafts, garden walks, explorations, stories and more. Sprout Camp meets at Riverbanks Botanical Garden on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30am until 11:30am. The cost for a 3-day session is $80 for Riverbanks members and $130 for the general public. The same program is repeated throughout the summer, so campers should sign up for one week only.

ENROLL TODAY FOR SPROUT CAMP 2009!

This summer, KinderCamp is the place to be to learn what it’s like to be an animal in all sorts of weather. What do ducks do when it drizzles? What do chipmunks do when it’s chilly? At Kinder Camp ’09, your child will learn how animals from all over the world, and right here in our backyards, change with the seasons all year long. Campers will participate in hands-on science activities, Zoo walks, crafts and games, all while learning about animals and their wild homes. The cost for a one-week session is $110 for Riverbanks members and $180 for the general public. The same program is repeated throughout the summer, so campers should sign up for one week only.

ENROLL TODAY FOR KINDERCAMP 2009!

Wild Weeks ‘09 is the most unique and earth-friendly summer camp in Columbia. Each week, children learn about wildlife and the world around them at Riverbanks Zoo through crafts, games, keeper talks and live animal encounters. Campers are grouped according to their ages, ensuring developmentally appropriate activities. The cost for a one-week session of Wild Weeks is $175 for Riverbanks members and $245 for the general public. The same program is repeated throughout the summer, so campers should only sign up for one week.

Zooper Heroes – Over 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. Campers ages 6 to 7 will spend the week exploring water, its properties, and the animals and plants that need it to survive.

Riverbanks Rangers – Campers ages 8 to 9 will don their lab coats as they explore the natural world through fun science experiments and animal observations.

ZSI: Zoo Scene Investigators – Campers ages 10 to 11 will experience what it’s like to be zoologists in the field as they learn methods of animal observation and population sampling.

ENROLL TODAY FOR WILD WEEKS 2009!

Riverbanks’ Adventure Camp ‘09 is one of the most exciting and diverse camps in town! Each week participants will become environmental leaders by teaching younger campers about conservation actions like recycling, reusing and composting. When they’re not inspiring others, Adventure Campers will travel to various sites in Columbia for some wild adventures, learn about exhibit design, animal enrichment and animal husbandry at the Zoo, and take part in crafts, games and live animal encounters. The cost for a one-week session is $250 for Riverbanks members and $320 for the general public. The same program is repeated throughout the summer, so campers should only sign up for one week.

ENROLL TODAY FOR ADVENTURE CAMP 2009!