Delaware State Parks89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901

The Brandywine Zoo is managed by the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation with the support of the Zoological Society. For More information about the Division or Delaware State Parks, call (302) 739-9220 or visit our website www.destateparks.comThe Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. Please let us know when you move; don’t miss special mailings and Zoo News. Write to the Brandywine Zoo at 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington DE 19802 or call (302) 571-7788 (menu option #6)

The Delaware Zoological SocietyTHE BRANDYWINE ZOO

1001 North Park DriveWilmington, DE 19802

(302) 571-7850BrandywineZoo.org

ZOO CAMPS

2015Non-Profit Organization

U.S. Postage PAIDWilmington, DE Permit No. 601

Spring Break Camp

Summer Camps:

Mini & Full Day!

Mini Day Camp Time 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Drop-off from 8:15 a.m. to 8:59 a.m. Pick-up from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

M i n i D a y C a m p F e e sOne week session is $100.00/Delaware Zoological Society Members (DZS) **, $120.00/non-members.

A f t e r c a r eAftercare is available from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Camper will need to have a packed lunch if registered for Aftercare and will join other campers for a 12:00 p.m. lunch. Fee: $40/week or $20/day, available Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. only.

S e n s o r y S a f a r iJune 22 – 26 Spend the week on a sensory safari discovering the fantastic 5 senses and how both animals and people use them to explore their world!

A n i m a l B a b i e s August 10 – 14 Whether born or hatched, no one can deny how adorable animal babies are! Learn about different animal babies, their parents, and what it takes for them to grow up in a zoo or in the wild!

C o l o r M e W i l d !July 6 – 10 Animals come in all shapes, sizes, and COLORS! Learn about our many colorful creatures, each day focusing on a different color!

NOTE: All campers must be completely toilet trained to attend. This means that campers must be able to use the restroom on their own, requiring no assistance. Our definition of toilet trained means that the child is able to manage his/her own clean-up and clothing by him/herself.

All information, including registration forms, may be found on at BrandywineZoo.org/Camps

S p r i n g B r e a k C a m p !April 6-10Come enjoy a WILD spring break at the Brandywine Zoo! Each day of the week will have its own zoo related theme. The week will be filled with zoo visits, live animal presentations, games, crafts, songs, learning projects and more. Campers can sign up for individual days or the full week.

S p r i n g B r e a k C a m p T i m e 8:30am - 4pmDrop off 8-8:30am, camp starts promptly at 8:30am.

S p r i n g B r e a k C a m p F e e sWeekly Fee: $200/per child; $175/child for Delaware Zoological Society Members. Daily Fee: $55/per child; $45/child for Delaware Zoological Society Members, weekly fee $200, $175 DZS members.

A f t e r c a r eAftercare M- TH, until 5:00pmFee: $40/week or $20/day.

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The Brandywine Zoo’s Summer Camp program is designed to provide children the opportunity to spend the summer outside at the Zoo learning about animals, zoos, and wildlife conservation. This enriching and educational experience will be filled with Zoo visits, live animal

presentations, crafts, games, stories, learning projects, and much more! More importantly each child will learn the importance of having fun in nature and making new friends! Our camps are geared towards children who are eager to learn, follow directions, and want to have fun. Through

our Summer Camp program we are hoping to inspire the next generation of wildlife conservationists and stewards of our natural world.

C r e a t u r e C l a s s e s June 15 – 19 There’s no school going on at the zoo this summer but there IS class! Discover different classes of vertebrates and how you can tell them apart! Meet amphibians, reptiles, birds, and of course, mammals! Fee: $175.00/ DZS **, $200.00/non-members

C r e a t u r e C l a s s e s July 27 – 31 There’s no school going on at the zoo this summer but there IS class! Discover different classes of vertebrates and how you can tell them apart! Meet amphibians, reptiles, birds, and of course, mammals! Fee: $175.00/ DZS **, $200.00/non-members

W I L D A r t i s t sJuly 6 – 10 Set your creative side free and learn about beautiful shapes, patterns, colors, and shades that occur naturally. Follow up by creating a few masterpieces of your own!Fee: $175.00/ DZS **, $200.00/non-members

S t r u c t u r e s o f S u r v i v a l June 22 – 26 Ever wonder how animals thrive in unique, extreme environments? Join us for an exciting week of camp all about amazing adaptations and discover how an animal’s structure helps them survive!Fee: $175.00/ DZS **, $200.00/non-members

S t r u c t u r e s o f S u r v i v a l August 3 – 7 Ever wonder how animals thrive in unique, extreme environments? Join us for an exciting week of camp all about amazing adaptations and discover how an animal’s structures help them survive!Fee: $175.00/ DZS **, $200.00/non-members

J r . Z o o K e e p e r s B a s i c s *July 13 – 17 or July 27 – 31 Join us for an exclusive peek at a day in the life of a zoo keeper! Campers will be able to see how some animals are cared for, visit some behind-the-scenes areas, and learn what it takes to feed and maintain exhibits for over 50 species of animals per day. Plus they will complete a week long enrichment project! Please note campers will have limited contact with select animals. Specialty Camp Rates †: $275/DZS** , $300/non-members

R a i n f o r e s t R a n g e r sJuly 13 – 17 Become a Rainforest Ranger and discover the diversity of animals unique to rainforests. Learn what animals call the rainforest their home and discover ways to save their shrinking habitat. Fee: $175.00/ DZS **, $200.00/non-members

D o g D a y s o f S u m m e r June 29 – July 3 The dog days of summer can be “ruff,” so beat the heat learning about cool canines at the zoo! Campers will have a tail-wagging good time as we learn about responsible pet care and explore different canine groups of the domestic and exotic kind. Daily Fee: $45/day for DZS**, $55/day for non-members Weekly Fee: $175.00/ DZS **, $200.00/non-members

J r . Z o o K e e p e r s A d v a n c e d *July 20 – 24 or August 3 – 7 Have you always wanted to be a zoo keeper? If so, get ready for a fun filled week discovering what it takes to work at the zoo through hands-on activities and projects. Campers will go behind-the-scenes, help prepare animal diets, clean an exhibit area, study animal behavior, create enrichment, and much more! Please note campers will have limited contact with select animals.Specialty Camp Rates †: $275/DZS** , $300/non-members

T a l e s o f T a i l sAugust 17 – 21 Storybook adventures ahead! Each day we will read and discuss an animal tale then immerse ourselves in the story’s theme with crafts, games, and related animal activities. Fee: $175.00/ DZS **, $200.00/non-members

F u l l D a y C a m p T i m e : 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drop-off from 8:15 a.m. to 8:59 a.m. Pick-up from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

P a y m e n t & C a n c e l l a t i o n P o l i c y : Payment is due in full at time of registration for Zoo Camp. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations up to April 30th; ½ refund for cancellations after May 1st; No refunds after June 1st.

A f t e r c a r eAftercare is available from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, no aftercare available on Fridays.

A f t e r c a r e F e e$40/week or $20/day, available Monday through Thursday only.

*It is highly recommended that attending campers be able to independently complete physically challenging activities with limited assistance and be able to safely come into contact with allergens such as animal dander and hay.

†Please note: In order to provide as many campers as possible with the opportunity to attend Junior Zoo Keepers, campers registering for 2 weeks of JZK may be waitlisted for their second week. Please specify which of the two weeks is the camper’s first choice when registering.

A n i m a l E d i b l e sJuly 20 – 24 Chew, chomp, crunch! Some animals eat plants, some eat meat, and some eat a little of both. Take a culinary journey into the animal kingdom and learn what’s on the menu for some of your favorite animals!Fee: $175.00/ DZS **, $200.00/non-members

A n i m a l E d i b l e sAugust 10 – 14 Chew, chomp, crunch! Some animals eat plants, some eat meat, and some eat a little of both. Take a culinary journey into the animal kingdom and learn what’s on the menu for some of your favorite animals!Fee: $175.00/ DZS **, $200.00/non-members

If you are unable to access a registration packet online, have additional questions or just want more information please call 302-571-7850*209 or email DNREC_Parks_ZooPrograms@state.de.us

A confirmation letter will be emailed to you in within approximately 10 business days of receiving your registration packet and full payment. If you do not receive a confirmation letter emailed within this time, please email us at the above address to confirm that we received your registration packet.

To Register: Download a registration packet and Zoo Camp Handbook from our Camps page at

B r a n d y w i n e Z o o . o r g / c a m pMail registration packets to:

The Brandywine ZooEducation Department

1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802

Or Fax registration packets to:The Brandywine ZooEducation Department

302-577-7480

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P a y m e n t & C a n c e l l a t i o n P o l i c y Payment is due in full at time of registration for Zoo Camp. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations up to April 30th; ½ refund for cancellations after May 1st; No refunds after June 1st.

**Delaware Zoological Society Members receive a special DISCOUNT on ALL camps! Not a member? Become one today to receive your discount! More info is available on our website and camp registration packets.

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