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.

Summer Camp 2025 Themes

Just Like Me!

We share our world with wildlife. We also share a lot of other things—our favorite snacks, our wiggly ways, and more! This camp will use movement, exploration, art and other activities to explore all the ways we’re a part of nature, not apart from nature.

Critter Crafters

Bright paint, squishy clay, sticky glue, plus all the animals in the entire zoo! If your littlest animal lover also loves arts and crafts, this is their camp. We’ll turn our shared delight for animals into easy and fun hands-on creations all week long.

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.

Registration for day camps closes 2 weeks prior to the session start date.
Modifications and cancelations can be made until June 1.
After June 1 at 9:00 a.m., the program fee will not be returned in the event of modification or cancelation (including extended care).
No refunds, make-ups, or credits will be issued for missing camp days/weeks due to any illness or scheduling conflicts.

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