School Break Camps
No school? Come to zoo camp!
Join us for a fun filled day of zoo camp full of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and seeing animals up close. Full day camp for children only. Caregiver must provide nut-free lunch and snack.
Booking Tips:
- The Book Now button will bring you to our camp Parent Dashboard. If you already have an account, please enter your login information. If not, please create a new family profile (you will only have to do this once to enroll your camper(s).
- Enter the camper's date of birth and select the grade they will enter this fall. This ensures that only camps appropriate for their age/grade level are available for purchase.
- You cannot edit once you move on to the next step in registration.
- If you entered the incorrect camper DOB and/or grade, please email qzeducation@wcs.org.
- WCS Members, please have your membership ID# ready. Entering it will unlock access to exclusive membership pricing.
Grades K - 5th
TUESDAY, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Skyward Bound
What do spiders, snakes and birds all have in common? Flight! Not all of these animals have wings, but they all have unique adaptations to help them fly, glide and drift through the skies. During this one-day camp you will explore adaptations that help uncommon animals take to the sky for travel.
DATE: 11/11 (Veterans Day)
$150 non-member / $120 member
This is a drop off camp.
Grades K - 5th
MONDAY, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Beast Friends Forever
Did you know that different species of animals will work together to survive? Some animals have symbiotic relationships with each other. Let's discover the unique relationships between different animal species and learn more about how humans interact with animals!
DATE: 1/19 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
$150 non-member / $120 member
This is a drop off camp.
Grades K - 5th
FRIDAY, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Native New York Goes Wild
Possums, raccoons, and rock doves, oh my! Have you ever been curious about what animals can survive in the big city? During this one-day camp you’ll learn all about New York's native wildlife while exploring some of the wildest places that New York has to offer.
DATE: 3/20 (Eid al-Fitr)
$150 non-member / $120 member
This is a drop off camp.
Grades K - 5th
WEDNESDAY, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Lessons From Wildlife
We depend on animals for many reasons, as companions, ecosystem engineers, and even for clothing! From the farm to the wild rainforest, animals play important roles in our lives. Join us as we unravel the complex web that connects us to animals around the world.
DATE: 5/27 (Eid al-Adha)
$150 non-member / $120 member
This is a drop off camp.
Grades K - 5th
MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Mid-Winter Break: Wild Winter Weather
Winter is a challenging season for many animals. From the extreme cold to intense winter storms, it takes a lot to survive. As the climate changes, winters can become even harsher. In this week-long camp, campers will explore the adaptations that allow animals to survive and even thrive in the bleak midwinter. Campers will also discover the ways that climate change affects winter weather and brainstorm ways to protect our planet.
DATES: 2/16 - 2/20
$675 non-member / $610 member
This is a drop off camp.
Grades K - 5th
MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9:00am - 3:00pm
SPRING BREAK: Winds of Change
As snow melts, flowers bloom, and baby animals open their eyes, spring is the season of change! Animals depend on this important season to grow, raise babies, and prepare for the rest of the year. Through this week-long camp, campers will investigate the ways that the world changes and animals change with it. Campers will explore the world of metamorphosis and pollination, and how we rely on the season of change to support our lives.
DATES: 4/6 - 4/10
$675 non-member / $610 member
This is a drop off camp.
