Woodland Park Zoo Summer Camps
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 08/27/2021
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Woodland Park Zoo Camps inspire children to make conservation a priority in their lives by advancing their STEAM skills, building connections to nature, and exploring the animals of our world.
Woodland Park Zoo offers school-year break camps and summer camp. Camp dates follow Seattle Public Schools' calendar.
Camps are divided into tiers by camper age. Each tier offers developmentally appropriate curricula that support Next Generation Science Standards. Curricula themes are centered around the zoo's mission to save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.
BEAR CUB
Ages 4-6
Learn about the world of animals through exploration. Camp curricula focus on early learning best practices and school readiness.
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BLACK BEAR
Ages 6-9
Dive deeper into the world of animals as a scientist. Camp curricula focus on developing tools for scientific inquiry.
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GRIZZLY BEAR
Ages 9-13
Go beyond the zoo to learn about global wildlife conservation and become a part of the solution. Camp curricula align with NGSS and youth development best practices.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAQ & Safety Policies
Find answers to frequently asked questions and details on the zoo's safety policies, including what measures we are implementing during camp to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Read the FAQ and Safety Policies
Classes & Camps Scholarships
Sliding scale scholarships are offered for Woodland Park Zoo classes and camps while funds are available.
The process for requesting financial assistance has changed and is now part of our online registration system.
During the registration process, you will have the opportunity to select whether you’d like to apply for a scholarship, and provide some basic information pertaining to your request. Completing that information will trigger the system to allow you to “check out” while paying a minimum fee of $0. This reserves your program selection while staff review your application. Please be aware, your account balance and shopping cart will show the full cost of the program until a staff member is able to review your request and adjust program fees accordingly. All applications will be reviewed by zoo staff, and an updated statement of charges with adjusted program fees will be sent following review.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at camps@zoo.org if you have any questions. We are happy to walk you through this new process.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation and Modification of Registration
All programs require a $50 non-refundable fee which will not be returned regardless of cancellation date. Below are additional important cutoffs for cancellations or modifications.
- Registration for day camps closes 1 week prior to the session start date.
- Modifications and cancellations can be made until 2 weeks prior to the session start date.
- If a session is beginning in less than 2 weeks, the full program fee will not be returned in the event of modification or cancellation.
CONTACT
Questions?
If you have additional questions or need assistance contact camp staff at camps@zoo.org or by phone at 206.548.2424 ext 3. If you are unable to reach a staff member by phone, please leave a detailed message. Please note that most registration staff are working remotely and email is preferred.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.