Grades: Preschool to Kindergarten
Children must be potty trained

Week 4: June 24-28, 2013

Why do ducks have webbed feet? Why do elephants have trunks? Why do giraffe have such long necks? During this camp we’ll explore the amazing world of adaptations; if you child always asks “why” then this camp is for them!

Price:
$83.75 for Members
$88.75 for Non-Members

Preschoolers love zoo camp too!
Sessions run Monday thru Friday; choose between morning (9am to noon) and afternoon (12:30pm to 3:30pm).Registration includes one camp t-shirt, camp cup, daily snack, and any take home items.

Grades: Preschool to Kindergarten
Children must be potty trained

Week 9: July 29-August 2 2013

Who do your kids look like? In many animal species, babies look like miniature adults while others look completely different. Your camper will have a blast exploring the different babies in the animal world, while discovering mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian and insect life cycles.

Price:
$83.75 for Members
$88.75 for Non-Members

Preschoolers love zoo camp too!
Sessions run Monday thru Friday; choose between morning (9am to noon) and afternoon (12:30pm to 3:30pm).Registration includes one camp t-shirt, camp cup, daily snack, and any take home items.

Grades: Kindergarten to 1st

Week 1: June 3-7, 2013
Week 6: July 8-12, 2013

From the 12 inch vertebrae of a giraffe, to teeth on the outside of the lips of a naked mole rat, this week will help your child discover of the wildly unique talents of some amazing animals!

Price:
$177.25 for Members
$187.25 for Non-Members

Grades: Kindergarten to 1st

Week 2: June 10-14, 2013
Week 7: July 15-19, 2013

Fur, scales and feathers set these animals apart from one another, but what other differences are there? Your camper will learn more about these favorite animals and see some up close!

Price:
$177.25 for Members
$187.25 for Non-Members

Grades: 1st and 2nd

Week 2: June 10-14, 2013
Week 7: July 15-19, 2013
Week 10: August 5-9, 2013

Tromp through the forests, conquer the mountains, swish through the savannah, peruse the prairies, and survive the deserts in an exciting week of ecosystem exploration! In addition, your camper will explore how humans interact with these ecosystems and what everyone can do to be stewards of nature.

Price:
$177.25 for Members
$187.25 for Non-Members

Grades: 1st and 2nd

July 1, 2, 3, 2013

Tromp through the forests, conquer the mountains, swish through the savannah, peruse the prairies, or survive the deserts in an exciting day of ecosystem exploration! In addition, your camper will explore how humans interact with these ecosystems and what everyone can do to be stewards of nature.

Cost:
$40.25 per day for Members
$45.25 per day for Non-Members

Daily registrations do not include a t-shirt, but one can be added during the registration process. Sign up for 3 or more days and get a t-shirt free!

Grades: 1st and 2nd

Week 6: July 8-12, 2013

How does the snow leopard survive the freezing Himalayas? How does the rhino survive the hot savannah? This week your child will learn about some amazing skills and characteristics animals have to survive.

Price:
$177.25 for Members
$187.25 for Non-Members

Grades: 1st and 2nd

Week 3: June 17-21, 2013
Week 8: July 22-26, 2013

How does the snow leopard survive the freezing Himalayas? How does the rhino survive the hot savannah? This week your child will learn about some amazing skills and characteristics animals have to survive. During the overnight, we will also explore nocturnal animals and their adaptations for night living!

Price:
$177.25 for Members
$187.25 for Non-Members

THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT CAMP

Grades: 2nd

Week 1: June 3-7, 2013
Week 9: July 29-August 2, 2013

In only a week, campers will travel around the globe, visiting wild animals and their habitats. Don’t worry; they will be home by 3!

Price:
$177.25 for Members
$187.25 for Non-Members

Grade: 2nd

July 1, 2, 3, 2013

In only a week, campers will travel around the globe, visiting wild animals and their habitats. Don’t worry; they will be home by 3!

Cost:
$40.25 per day for Members
$45.25 per day for Non-Members

Daily registrations do not include a t-shirt, but one can be added during the registration process. Sign up for 3 or more days and get a t-shirt free!

Grade: 3rd

Week 1: June 3-7, 2013
Week 9: July 29-August 2, 2013

Birds, bats and butterflies all have wings but do they all lay eggs? Campers will explore the similarities and differences of these animals and how they use their wings!

Price:
$177.25 for Members
$187.25 for Non-Members

Grade: 3rd

Week 3: June 17-21, 2013

Birds, bats and butterflies all have wings but do they all lay eggs? Campers will explore the similarities and differences of these animals and how they use their wings! During the overnight session campers will also explore those night flyers!

Price:
$177.25 for Members
$187.25 for Non-Members

THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT CAMP

Grade: 3rd

July 1, 2, 3, 2013

Birds, bats and butterflies all have wings but do they all lay eggs? Campers will explore the similarities and differences of these animals and how they use their wings!

Cost:
$40.25 per day for Members
$45.25 per day for Non-Members

Daily registrations do not include a t-shirt, but one can be added during the registration process. Sign up for 3 or more days and get a t-shirt free!

Grade: 3rd

Week 2: June 10-14, 2013
Week 4: June 24-28, 2013

The scaly and slimy are some of the most fascinating creatures around! Participants will learn what makes them so “cool” and their unique adaptations for living, including life cycles and special survival techniques.

Price:
$177.25 for Members
$187.25 for Non-Members

Grade: 3rd

Week 8: July 22-26, 2013

The scaly and slimy are some of the most fascinating creatures around! Participants will learn what makes them so “cool” and their unique adaptations for living, including life cycles and special survival techniques.

Price:
$177.25 for Members
$187.25 for Non-Members

THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT CAMP

Grades: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th

Week 4: June 24-28
Week 10: August 5-9, 2013

Inspired by animals and nature, young Picassos explore their creative sides using mediums such as painting, sculpture, theatre and music.

Price:
$197.25 for Members
$207.25 for Non-Members
This price includes an additional $20 supply fee.

Grades: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th

Week 4b: June 25 & 26, 2013

In this special program, campers have the opportunity to spend two nights in a row at America’s only mountain zoo! Explore the habits of some of our favorite nocturnal animals and learn to identify constellations. Session runs from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. both nights (there is no camp during the day) and includes dinner and breakfast, one camp t-shirt and camp cup.

Price:
$75.50 for Members
$85.50 for Non-Members

THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT CAMP

Grade: 4th

Week 2: June 10-14, 2013
Week 4: June 24-28, 2013

Do you have a young person that wants to make a difference for animals? Then this session is for them! They'll discover what Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is doing to help protect wildlife and wild places around the world and learn ways they can become habitat heroes!

Price:
$177.25 for Members
$187.25 for Non-Members

Grade: 4th

Week 3: June 17-21, 2013

During this week, campers will become wildlife biologists as they explore a “crime scene” and uncover clues to solve the mystery, using the same skills scientists use in the field.

Price:
$177.25 for Members
$187.25 for Non-Members

THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT CAMP

Grade: 4th

Week 5: July 1-3, 2013 (All Days)

During this week, campers will become wildlife biologists as they explore a “crime scene” and uncover clues to solve the mystery, using the same skills scientists use in the field.

Price:
$120.75 for Members
$135.75 for Non-Members

Grade: 4th

Week 7: July 15-19, 2013

During this week, campers will become wildlife biologists as they explore a “crime scene” and uncover clues to solve the mystery, using the same skills scientists use in the field.

Price:
$177.25 for Members
$187.25 for Non-Members

Grade: 4th

Week 8: July 22-26, 2013

Do you have a young person that wants to make a difference for animals? Then this session is for them! They’ll discover what Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is doing to help protect wildlife and wild places around the world and learn ways they can become habitat heroes!

Price:
$177.25 for Members
$187.25 for Non-Members

THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT CAMP

Grades: 4th, 5th and 6th

Week 6: July 8-12, 2013
Week 10: August 5-9, 2013

Campers will become an outdoor adventurist in our own Rocky Mountains while learning about local flora and fauna and developing map and GPS skills. Then on the last day, they’ll race from place to place looking for clues and participating in investigations in a zoo-wide geocache tour. Is your child up for the challenge?

Price:
$177.25 for Members
$187.25 for Non-Members

Grades: 5th and 6th

Week 1: June 3-7, 2013,
Week 2: June 10-14, 2013;
Week 6: July 8-12, 2013
Week 10: August 5-9, 2013

Has your child ever wondered what it’s like to be a zookeeper? This camp gives them the opportunity to get an inside look at zoos. They’ll discover how to take care of exotic animals and what it takes to save endangered species from extinction.

Price:
$197.25 for Members
$207.25 for Non-Members

Grades: 5th and 6th


Week 9: July 29-August 2, 2013

How do scientists study animals in the wild? How are people working together to help protect endangered species? During this camp, your young scientist will discover skills in tracking, telemetry, and all things spoor!

Price:
$197.25 for Members
$207.25 for Non-Members

Grades: 5th and 6th

Week 3: June 17-21, 2013

How do scientists study animals in the wild? How are people working together to help protect endangered species? During this special overnight camp, your young scientist will discover skills in tracking, telemetry, and even "go" spotlighting for black-footed ferrets!

Price:
$197.25 for Members
$207.25 for Non-Members
THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT CAMP

Grades: 5th and 6th

Week 5: July 1-3, 2013, (All Days)

Has your child ever wondered what it’s like to be a zookeeper? This camp gives them the opportunity to get an inside look at zoos. They’ll discover how to take care of exotic animals and what it takes to save endangered species from extinction.

Price:
$130.75 for Members
$145.75 for Non-Members

Grades: 5th and 6th

This is a TWO WEEK CAMP
Week 7 and 8: July 15-26, 2012,


Has your child ever wondered what it’s like to be a zookeeper? This special two-week camp gives them the opportunity to take a closer look inside zoos. They’ll discover how to take care of exotic animals and what it takes to save endangered species from extinction. During this extended session, campers will meet with operations staff to learn more about exhibit design as well as discover the many different career options zoos have to offer.

Price:
$287.25 for Members
$297.25 for Non-Members

Two-week camps allow that extra time for campers to dive deeper into a topic! These sessions run Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the first week and Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the second week. There is no camp during the day on Thursday. The optional overnight starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday and finishes on Friday at noon.