This summer time, Good Zoo campers will expertise wildlife, nature, science and the outside via hands-on actions, experiments and animal ambassador experiences.
Oglebay Good Zoo has introduced 11 summer time camp packages designed for kids and younger adults ages 4 – 15. Campers who register by April 30 will obtain a ten% low cost on registration charges.
“Zoo camps are an effective way for kids to study animal biology, animal care, wildlife conservation and careers in biology in our distinctive zoo setting,” stated Good Zoo Director Dr. Joe Greathouse.
Along with Good Zoo actions, campers in 2nd – eighth grade packages will expertise extra aspects of the park, together with the outside pool in Oglebay’s historic Crispin Heart, and campers enrolled within the new “Get Your Recreation On!” program will take a look at their poise on Oglebay’s aerial problem course.
“Our purpose is to encourage a enjoyable studying setting by making certain youngsters work together with animals and one another and get at the least 60 minutes of train every day via quite a lot of bodily actions,” stated Good Zoo Curator of Training Courtney Snyder. “By classes at Oglebay’s outside pool and splash pad and Good Zoo’s playground, we encourage play and train campers the significance of dwelling an energetic, wholesome way of life.”
2023 GOOD ZOOS SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS:
Muddy Grubby
5 – 9 June
Designed for kids aged 4 years getting into 1st grade
Nothing is just too muddy or soiled for us in our hottest zoo summer time training program! It is all about Nature Play. We discover creatures within the stream and worms within the mud. Spray, dig, discover and construct on this program. Go to with the animals, create nature artwork and rather more! Make reminiscences as we get pleasure from summer time days exploring nature on this unforgettable expertise.
Creepy Critters
26 – 30 June
Designed for kids aged 4 years getting into 1st grade
From creepy crawlies to scaly slithering snakes, discover the misunderstood creatures of the zoo and out within the wild! Even a few of the cute and fuzzy animals have some unusual variations. Campers will face their fears whereas assembly a cockroach and can even create a maze for drugs. By video games, crafts, and different actions, children will develop an appreciation for animals they could not have appreciated earlier than, or get pleasure from studying extra in regards to the creatures they’ve at all times liked!
The place the wild issues are
17 – 21 July
Designed for kids aged 4 years getting into 1st grade
On this program we study every of the seven continents and use crafts and hands-on actions to recreate the various completely different habitats. Then head out to the zoo to find the animals that decision these habitats house. Additionally get an perception into the completely different cultures of the individuals who share the continents – enhance your individual boomerang, create an African-inspired necklace, and make “sushi” for a few of our animals!
Animals in motion
7. – 11. August
Designed for kids aged 4 years getting into 1st grade
Soar like a kangaroo, slide like a snake and run like a cheetah! Individuals will uncover why animals transfer the way in which they do and see them in motion. We begin every day with animal yoga after which use video games and actions to discover the animals’ athletic talents and see how our talents match up!
Conserving it actual
12. – 16. June
Designed for kids in 2nd and third grade
By simulations, actions and video games, we are going to discover the thrilling, rewarding and demanding jobs on the zoo! Construct your individual animal exhibit and find out how zookeepers enrich and prepare animals. Look at actual reside zoo animals, learn x-rays, use a microscope and examine animals’ heartbeats. You may even be part of our “I ate an insect membership” for those who like, by style testing a few of the similar meals our animals eat. Monday to Thursday all actions happen within the zoo, however on Friday afternoon we go for a swim within the outside pool.
Zoo-per Powers
3 – 7 July
Designed for kids in 2nd and third grade
Animals have unbelievable abilities, identical to the talents of superheroes. Discover most of the extraordinary issues animals can do! Learn the way some animals have tremendous senses. See how some creatures can turn into virtually invisible with their camouflage! On the finish of the week, campers will design their very own tremendous animal and inform a narrative about its powers. Monday to Thursday all actions happen within the zoo, however on Friday afternoon we go for a swim within the outside pool.
Play with the animals
24 – 28 July
Designed for kids in 2nd and third grade
Be a part of the zoo’s staff to study how we be certain that zoo animals are completely happy, wholesome and behaving naturally. You’ll assist us make particular enrichment gadgets and treats for the zoo animals and study how we prepare animals to help with well being and veterinary procedures. Additionally, you will have the chance to craft an enrichment merchandise in your pet at house! Go to animal ambassadors and extra! Daily begins on the zoo, however within the afternoon we go for a swim within the outside pool and play the coaching sport within the water like a dolphin! Do you need to be part of this system however do not need to go to the pool? Strive our day choice from 9-12!
Soiled Filthy
14. – 18. August
Designed for kids in 2nd and third grade
Do not wait to affix this widespread messy journey! Search for nasty objects in a scavenger hunt! Acquire branches to construct a easy wilderness shelter. Conduct a pollination experiment, play within the water, and be taught the worth of our “cute” and “not-so-cute” zoo animals. Monday to Thursday all actions happen within the zoo, however on Friday afternoon we go for a swim within the outside pool.
Wild work
19. -23. June
Designed for kids in grades 4-8. class
Expertise the challenges of working in a zoo on this hands-on program. You’ll sort out the duties of a homesteader, train “visitors” in regards to the animals and do some actual analysis. You’ll even be taught veterinary obligations while you participate within the care of one in every of our animals, in addition to many different actions to higher perceive all of the wild jobs in a zoo. Interview an actual zookeeper and get solutions to your most curious questions on life in a zoo! You additionally get the chance to design your individual exhibition. Monday to Thursday all actions will happen within the zoo, however on Friday afternoon we are going to go for a swim within the outside pool.
ZSI – Zoo Scene Investigation
10 – 14 July
Designed for kids in grades 4-8. class
A sensible joker wreaks havoc on the zoo! Animal names and graphics are modified, misinformation is rampant, and even one of many golf carts is vandalized. Your assist is required to gather proof similar to fingerprints and interview suspects. Earn your investigator’s badge as you resolve these mysteries and assist zoo guests be taught the true info in regards to the animals whereas studying some forensic methods. Campers will spend the afternoon swimming in Oglebay’s outside pool. Do you need to go to camp however do not need to go to the pool? Strive our day choice from 9-12!
Get your sport on
31 July – 4 August
Designed for kids in grades 4-8. class
Take a look at your information, agility, survival abilities and skill to beat tough challenges on this sport present impressed camp! From Jeopardy to Concern Issue, we’ll put our zoo twist on some widespread sport exhibits. See for those who can guess the worth of things used within the zoo. Are you smarter than a zookeeper? Or meet in a trivia problem with our employees! Monday via Wednesday, all actions will likely be on the zoo, however on Thursday afternoon we are going to go to the Oglebay airstrip and on Friday afternoon we are going to go for a swim within the outside pool.
Dates and costs range by camp. Camp charges and registration info can be found on-line at oglebay.com/good-zoo/summer-camps or by cellphone by calling the Good Zoo workplace at 304-243-4100.
To boost the camp expertise, various extra facilities can be found for buy, together with pre and publish therapy, camp t-shirts and packed lunches. Babysitting costs, t-shirt costs and lunch menus are additionally obtainable at oglebay.com/good-zoo/summer-camps.