Swamp Things
What do you think of when you hear the word “swamp?” A dark, muddy, mosquito infested habitat? Thousands of hungry alligators? Come to Binder Park Zoo and see if you can survive a Swamp Adventure! You’ll learn about unique plants and animals, the water cycle and much more! We’ll play games like “Plants vs. Animals” and do activities like “Tree Bark Rubbings” and scavenger hunts. So what are you waiting for? Get ready to have a wild time discovering swamp things!
Sessions:
June 14-18 from 9:00-12:00
July 5-9 from 9:00-12:00
Aug 9-13 from 9:00-12:00


Making Sense
The wolf uses its great big nose to find deer. Owls have huge eyes so they can find mice at night. We use our 5 senses every day too, just like the animals. Do you know which sense is your best? Come find out at the zoo! Discover how the 5 senses help animals find food, avoid danger and find their way in the wild. We’ll explore the senses by playing games and activities, creating crafts, singing songs, and meeting live animals!
Sessions:
June 21-25 from 9:00-12:00
July 19-23 from 9:00-12:00
Aug 2-6 from 1:00-4:00


All Creatures at the Zoo
How do animals compare? Some are small and some are big. Some animals can fly and some can climb. Which animals live where it’s hot? Which animals live where it’s cold? Come to Binder Park Zoo and discover some of our animal opposites as we meet live animals, play games, sing songs, create crafts and visit some of our animals at the zoo!
Sessions:
June 28-July 2 from 9:00-12:00
July 19-23 from 1:00-4:00
Aug 9-13 from 1:00-4:00


Warm and Fuzzy
What makes a mammal a mammal? Join us at Binder Park Zoo to discover the answer. We’ll talk about some famous mammals, like lions and tigers and even a few that are a little less known like the platypus. Explore mammals from around the world through songs, stories, crafts, games and live animal presentations. So what are you waiting for? Come to the zoo and become a mammal whiz kid!
Sessions:
June 28-July 2 from 1:00-4:00
July 26-30 from 1:00-4:00
Aug 16-20 from 9:00-12:00

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Reptiles and Amphibians
Where do poison dart frogs get their poison? Why does a skink have a blue tongue? As an amateur herpetologist, you’ll study some of the zoo’s reptiles and amphibians and answer these questions and more while playing games, creating crafts and experiencing live animal presentations!
Sessions:
June 14-18 from 1:00-4:00
July 5-9 from 9:00-12:00
July 26-30 from 1:00-4:00


Zoo Careers
Are you interested in drawing and photography? What about plants or even computers? There are jobs at the zoo for everyone’s interest! What’s it like to work in a Zoo? Come meet some of our staff and find out what they do here at the zoo. You’ll discover that it takes many different jobs to help keep the zoo running smoothly.
Sessions:
June 14-18 from 9:00-12:00
July 5-9 from 1:00-4:00
Aug 2-6 from 9:00-12:00


Habitat Discovery
A habitat is a place where an animal lives. There are many different types of habitats all around the world. Discover the amazing features that allow animals to survive in their habitats. Join us at Binder Park Zoo and explore animals and their habitat homes through games, activities, crafts and live animal presentations!
Sessions:
June 21-25 from 1:00-4:00
July 19-23 from 9:00-12:00
Aug 9-13 from 9:00-12:00


Wonderful Wetlands
What makes wetlands so wonderful? Come to Binder Park Zoo and discover the answer for yourself! We’ll learn about special wetland plants and animals, invasive species and water quality. All week long we’ll explore our Swamp Adventure, play games, create crafts and see live animal presentations. We may even have the chance to collect and view small aquatic animals from our pond! Join us for a fun-filled week and uncover the wonders of wetlands!
Sessions:
June 28-July 2 from 1:00-4:00
July 26-30 from 9:00-12:00
Aug 16-20 from 1:00-4:00

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Feathers and Beaks
Soaring! Swooping! Diving! Birds do some amazing things! Explore feathers, feet, songs, and beaks through games, crafts and live animal presentations. Become a bird brain and let your imagination soar as you spread your wings at Binder Park Zoo!
Sessions:
June 14-18 1:00-4:00
July 19-23 1:00-4:00
Aug 9-13 1:00-4:00

Africa!
What do you think of when you hear “Africa”? Deep, dark jungles? Herds of animals? Africa is all of these things and more. Play “Bivoe Ebuma” and other games played by African children. You’ll spend most of camp in Wild Africa, while learning how animals and the African people live together and depend on one another. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today to experience the cultures, habitats, flora and fauna of Africa!
Sessions:
June 21-25 9:00-12:00
July 26-30 9:00:12:00
Aug 16-20 9:00-12:00


Special Camp *Once Upon a Time in Africa*
Where do African folk tales come from? What do the stories teach? How do we create a folk tale? In this camp, working with special guest Al Miller, campers will develop short plays from African folk tales, create a new folk tale and then turn it into a play. The play they create will come from observing the animals at Binder Park Zoo and from working with African tales from long ago.

Al Miller is the founder and Artistic Director of the Theater Project in Brunswick, Maine. A native of Battle Creek, Miller has worked in theater for over thirty years. He has been a clown, a mime, a story teller, a director, playwright, teacher and actor. He has taught in New England, New York and Michigan. He has also taught and performed in Poland, Lebanon and Palestine. So don’t miss this unique opportunity!!!

Those attending the AFRICA! camp the same week are encouraged to sign up for camp also.

Session: June 21-25 1:00-4:00


Cattails, Skunk Cabbage and Duckweed Oh My!
You don’t have to follow a yellow brick road to discover the wonders of wetlands. Simply follow Binder Park Zoo’s boardwalk to our very own Swamp Adventure! Water testing, tree identification, live animal presentations and much more await you in this week long camp. You’ll discover both native and non-native plants and animals, water quality and the importance of wetlands through games and activities, stories and crafts. Join us for a fantastic journey in the wetlands of Binder Park Zoo!
Sessions:
June 28-July 2 9:00-12:00
August 2-6 9:00-12:00


Holes, Hallways and Hide-a-ways
With all of the construction going on this summer, why not come down to Binder Park Zoo and see what the animals are building? From tunnels to nests, dens to dams, discover some amazing animal creations! What materials do they use? How do they build it? Why do they build it? Come participate in games and activities testing your building skills, meet live animals, and have a go at creating your very own nest! Be constructive and sign up now for a fun-filled week of exploring animal builders, while getting down and dirty (hard hats not required).
Sessions:
July 5-9 1:00-4:00
August 2-6 1:00-4:00
Aug 16-20 1:00-4:00

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