Black Bear

Full-day camp for children ages 6 - 9.

DETAILS

 

Black Bear lets kids spend the day tracking a grizzly bear, traveling through the forests of Borneo and discovering the Wild in our very own backyard. Each curriculum has a theme which will develop throughout the week with zoo exploration, activities, games, big body play and empathy building opportunities. Curricula align with age-appropriate learning and development standards with an emphasis on both a camper’s development as a scientist and peer collaboration.

REGISTRATION

Black Bear: Ages 6 - 9

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Drop off: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Pick up: 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Price: $425 per week of camp

Camps start the week of Monday, June 21, 2021 and will run for 10 consecutive weeks.

  • Dive deeper into the world of animals as a scientist in your small pod of 10 campers and 1 instructor.
  • Camp will take place outside rain or shine. Please send your camper with appropriate gear to be comfortable throughout the day.
  • A camper may attend one week of camp for each of the currucula below.

 

Bear Cub

What's Wild?

Close your eyes and imagine the wild…what do you see? You might see the African savanna, the rain forests of Borneo, or the Cascade Mountains. But what about your own neighborhood? Wild is all around us, waiting to be experienced. Through imaginative play, outdoor games, sensory exploration, and visits to our animal habitats, campers will experience the wild places of Woodland Park Zoo and connect to the natural spaces all around them.

Black Bear

Zoomorphology

Flying in the air! Sneaking through the forest! No matter where they’re from, animals have amazing adaptations that help them survive. Through imaginative play, outdoor games, sensory exploration, and visits to the animal habitats around the zoo, campers will marvel at the diversity of animal adaptations.

 

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additional INFORMATION

FAQ & Safety Policies

Find answers to frequently asked questions and details on the zoo's safety policies, including what measures we are implementing during camp to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Read the FAQ and Safety Policies

 

Classes & Camps Scholarships

Sliding scale scholarships are offered for Woodland Park Zoo classes and camps while funds are available.


Peacock standing in front of kids

The process for requesting financial assistance has changed and is now part of our online registration system.

During the registration process, you will have the opportunity to select whether you’d like to apply for a scholarship, and provide some basic information pertaining to your request. Completing that information will trigger the system to allow you to “check out” while paying a minimum fee of $0. This reserves your program selection while staff review your application. Please be aware, your account balance and shopping cart will show the full cost of the program until a staff member is able to review your request and adjust program fees accordingly. All applications will be reviewed by zoo staff, and an updated statement of charges with adjusted program fees will be sent following review.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at camps@zoo.org if you have any questions. We are happy to walk you through this new process. 

cancellation & modification policy

Cancellation and Modification of Registration

All programs require a $50 non-refundable fee which will not be returned regardless of cancellation or modification date. Below are additional important cutoffs for cancellations or modifications.

  • Registration for day camps closes 1 week prior to the session start date.
  • Modifications and cancellations can be made until 2 weeks prior to the session start date.
  • If a session is beginning in less than 2 weeks, the full program fee will not be returned in the event of modification or cancellation.

contact

 

Questions?

If you have additional questions or need assistance contact camp staff at camps@zoo.org or by phone at 206.548.2424 ext 3. If you are unable to reach a staff member by phone, please leave a detailed message. Please note that most registration staff are working remotely and email is preferred.