Teen Camp
For students entering 7th - 9th grade.
Too old for Camp? Then you're ready for Teen Camp; an awesome, summer adventure for teens! Teen Camp combines all of the best aspects of camp - fun, friends, music, crafts, skits, live animal encounters and awesome counselors - with more in-depth information about Zoo animals and conservation, and a special field experience! The theme for Teen Camp is Animals in Action.
Limited to 18 campers per session.
Instructors: Seasonal Instructors, Zoo Staff and Zoo ALIVE volunteers
Fee: Zoo Members $210/ General Public $230
You can order extra Camp KangaZoo T-shirts! Cost: Youth and adult sizes $12. Indicate your order on the registration form.
Camp KangaZoo scholarships are available to families with financial need. Download an application packet, or call (314) 646-4544, #6 to request an application.
Camp Scholarships are possible thanks to generous donations from the Engelhardt Family Foundation and the Walter and Nancy Galvin Endowed Fund for Children. Completed applications must be received by Thursday, May 2, 2013.
| Dates | Day | Times | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 24-27 June 27-28 |
M-Th Th-F |
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| July 1-3, 5 July 5-6 |
M-W, F F-Sa |
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m. |
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| July 8-11 July 11-12 |
M-Th Th-F |
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| July 15-18 July 18-19 |
M-Th Th-F |
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| July 22-25 July 25-26 |
M-Th Th-F |
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
| July 29-Aug 1 Aug 1-2 |
M-Th Th-F |
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m. |
SOLD OUT |
After-care is available for some sessions until 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and until 6:30 p.m. on Thursday when the overnight begins, for an additional fee. Friday after-care is also offered. See KangaCare for more information.
Zoo ALIVE! - Active Leaders In Volunteer Education
For High School students age 15 and up
Join Zoo ALIVE, the Zoo's year-round volunteer program for teens! Zoo ALIVE volunteers help with Camp KangaZoo, overnight programs, and other awesome Zoo programs and events throughout the year. It's a great way to gain valuable volunteer experience, meet other teens who love animals and kids, learn a lot about wildlife, nature, animal science and the Zoo, enhance your leadership and communication skills and make a difference! Visit the Zoo ALIVE page for more information or come to our open house, Sunday, March 3, 1 - 4 p.m.