Pond Turtles
Full-day camp for children ages 5 – 6
DETAILS
Summer Camp
In Pond Turtles groups, children discover animals throughout the zoo, building skills such as empathy, peer collaboration, mindfulness, and scientific inquiry. A daily routine sets campers up for school year success, including morning circle, snacks, lunch, and bathroom breaks. Flexibility within the routine allows instructors to focus on campers’ immediate needs and interests, making each day a new adventure.
Themes
Animal Antics
From leaping baby monkeys to bouncing otter pups to stalking tiger cubs, play is the work of youngsters of all species. In this fun camp, your littlest animal lover will play games, make crafts, and enjoy stories that give them the perspective of animals all over the world!
Creature Comforts
What do animals need to stay healthy? Every species is different, but we all have a lot in common! Through stories, observation, and imaginative play, campers will discover what animals need to stay healthy, and how similar most of those needs are to our own.
REGISTRATION
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Accomodation & Inclusion
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Cancelation and Modification of Camp Registration
All programs require a $50 non-refundable fee which will not be returned regardless of cancelation or modification date. Below are additional important cutoffs for cancelations or modifications.
- No refunds will be issued after June 1st
- After June 1 at 9:00 a.m., no program fees will be returned in the event of modification or cancellation to your registration. This includes but is not limited to Basic Fees, Non-refundable Fees, and Registration Fees, as well as extended care.
- Modifications and cancelations can be made until June 1.
- No refunds, make-ups, or credits will be issued for missing camp days or weeks due to illness, scheduling conflicts, or violation of camp policies.
Questions?
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