Summer Camp Oregon Zoo 2016 · Summer Camp Oregon Zoo 2016 exploring the wonders of the zoo and the natural world through hands-on ... discovering the wonders of the zoo and the natural

Summer Camp Oregon Zoo 2016

exploring the wonders of

the zoo and the natural world

through hands-on experiences and

fun learning.

Presented by

Penguin CamP4 years through entering Kindergarten

monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Weekly Sessions: June 20–July 1 & July 11–august 26

Zoo members: $135 Non members: $155

animal Play! Elephants play, monkeys play, otters play; all animals play in many different ways. Play like the animals at the zoo and discover the different ways that animals play. You’ll play like a polar bear. You’ll play like a cheetah. Come play with us at the zoo!

Please note: Zoo Lunch is not available for this camp.

LiOn CamPentering Kindergarten

monday–Friday: 8:30a.m.–3:30 p.m.



animal Treats and Toys! What do giraffes eat as a treat? What do elephants play with? Animals play with toys and eat treats just like you and me. See all the treats and toys we give the animals from the monkeys to lions to bears and penguins. Discover the special ways we keep animals active at the zoo.

Tiger CamPentering 1st grade

monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.



Oregon Zoo Only

amazing animal Superheroes! Superheroes get a lot of their powers from animals. Web spinning, climbing walls like a spider, flying like a bat—you can learn a lot from watching animals. Explore the ways that animals are like superheroes and superheroes are like animals. Learn to be an amazing animal superhero!

Tiger CamP Combined with

entering 1st grade

ZOOm! The Oregon Zoo and Portland Children’s Museum are “zooming” in to look at animals through the lenses of both art and science. Explore the artistic side of nature and spend half the day at the Zoo learning about all the animals that call different habitats home. Spend the rest of the day at the Children’s Museum using paint, drawing, and other art media to explore what makes a habitat.

Please note: Campers will remain with the same staff throughout the week. Both Children’s Museum and Zoo members will receive member discount.

A fantastic summer of fun is fast approaching. For over 30 years, our professional staff has been guiding children in exploring and discovering the wonders of the zoo and the natural world through hands-on experiences and fun learning.

Register online at oregonzoo.org/camps

it was her first camp experience so for her it was all about independence and being social with a group outside her comfort zone.—Summer Camp Parent

giraFFe CamPentering 2nd grade




adaptation adventures! Discover how every animal has adaptations to help it survive. Compare the adaptations of the forest dwelling cougar to the cheetahs that live on the grassy plains. Learn why some animals can live in the cold oceans and others are suited for warm rainforests.

rhinO CamPentering 3rd grade




habitat Craft! Design and build your own habitat model and create a creature to call your habitat home. Learn from the zoo’s animals and their homes to discover what animals need to survive in habitats from the seas to the skies. See the new Elephant Lands exhibit and explore how we build homes for the smallest to the largest creatures.

OTTer CamPentering 4th grade




amazing morphing animals! Explore how animals from insects to elephants adapt to survive and thrive. Take a special behind the scenes look at the Family Farm barn and learn how we are helping animals survive in the zoo and how you can help animals at home. Discover all the different ways animals solve the difficult and amazing task of survival.

COugar CamPentering 5th grade

monday–Wednesday and Friday: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.



Includes Thursday dinner

eco expeditions! Investigate the strategies animals use to avoid competing with each other for food and resources. Go behind the scenes in the butterfly lab and learn how we are helping animals in the wild. Stay late on Thursday to tour the zoo in the twilight. Visit our bats and other nocturnal animals and learn about some of the creatures who are just waking up when you’re getting ready for bed.

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animaL inveSTigaTOrSentering 6th grade

monday–Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Overnight: Thursday 8:30 a.m.– Friday 3:30 p.m.



Includes Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast and Friday lunch.

animal Welfare! Explore what it takes to care for zoo animals as small as an urchin and as big as an elephant. Meet a veterinarian from Banfield Pet Hospital and learn how zoo animal medicine is similar to taking care of pets at home. Take a field trip to a natural area and discover how animals interact in their natural habitat. Stay overnight at the zoo for a behind the scenes look at the veterinary hospital and animal nutrition center before bedding down (in the tunnel underwater!) at the harbor seal exhibit!

WiLd deSignentering 7th or 8th grade

monday–Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Overnight: Thursday 8:30 a.m.– Friday 3:30 p.m.



Includes Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast and Friday lunch

architecture for the animals! Discover the many skills and talents that go into making naturalistic exhibits for animals big and small. Explore how animals, keepers and guests influence how a zoo exhibit looks and what it takes to keep animals healthy. Learn how the zoo builds exhibits and build one of your own. You’ll also take a field trip to a natural area and discover how designers get people excited to explore nature. At the end of the week, see the Elephant Lands’ new Forest Hall before settling in for the night at the lion exhibit (visitor side!)

i was impressed about how much she knew about the zoo and the different animals when we went back to visit after camp.—Summer Camp Parent

Register online at oregonzoo.org/camps

Want to try out camp before signing up for a week? Looking for a day or two of fun right after school is out or before school starts? We also have Discovery Day Camps to follow up the week of the 4th of July. Try one of our zoo themed discovery days for children 4 years to entering 8th grade.

Daily: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Ages – Camps are available for Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Zoo members: $52/day Non members: $60/day

Half day option for children age 4 years to entering Kindergarten: 8:30 -11:30 a.m.

Zoo members: $27/day Non members: $32/day

Where The WiLd ThingS are The Oregon Zoo is the place where the wild things are! From small

insects to huge elephants, rediscover your inner nature and go wild with us. See the seals swim and the condors soar.

Dates: monday, June 13th & august 29th

COnServaTiOn CruSaderSYou and the Oregon Zoo are on a crusade to save the earth! Explore

all the ways the zoo helps save animals from condors to turtles and butterflies to elephants. Learn about all the ways we can be caped crusaders for the planet.

Dates: Tuesdays, June 14th, July 5th, august 30th

animaL ninJaSYou can learn a lot from watching animals. Animals are sneaky, they can hide well, attack quickly

to catch food and fight hard to defend themselves. Explore the ways that animals are like ninjas and ninjas are like animals.

Dates: Wednesdays, June 15th, July 6th, august 31st

ZOOLYmPiCSWelcome to the 2016 Summer Zoolympics! See animals from all over the world “compete” in your

favorite events. Who can run or swim the fastest? Which is the best team at hunting? Join us and see who takes home the gold for these and other exciting events!

Dates: Thursdays, June 16th, July 7th, September 1st

eXTraOrdinarY eLePhanTSExplore Elephant Lands, our extraordinary new home for the zoo’s largest

citizens. See how the elephants live in their new habitat and discover all the ways we keep them active and engaged. Observe a special elephant enrichment experience on this perfect pachyderm day.

Dates: Fridays, June 17th, July 8th, September 2nd

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Discovery Days Place an “X” in the grade level box that the camper will be entering in Fall 2016

The easiest and fastest way to check availability and register is online at oregonzoo.org. As an alternative, this form can be submitted.

Complete one form per child.

Note: multiple weeks of camp are not recommended.

Camper’s Name____________________________________________ Age__________ Birth Date______________________ Primary Parent/ Guardian Name____________________________________________ Zoo member #_____________________Address____________________________________________________ City____________________________________ State____________ Zip________________________ Email____________________________________________________Primary PH#_______________________________________ Alternate PH#________________________________________Secondary Contact Name______________________________ PH#__________________ Alternate PH#__________________Emergency Contact Name_____________________________ PH#__________________ Alternate PH#__________________List names of persons authorized to pick up your child _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Payment Method: Check (made payable to Oregon Zoo) Visa MC AMEX DiscoverCredit Card # ______________________________________________ CVV Code on back of card_________ Exp date________Name on card___________________________________________Signature_______________________________________

Please list any health problems, physical or behavior conditions that might require special Planning or consideration for your child’s participation in ZooCamp. Include any medications your child may take during camp hours. See page 4 for more information on dispensing medication. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I am the parent or legal guardian of the above named child who is under the age of 18 years who is participating in an Oregon Zoo program. In consideration of my child’s/ ward’s participation in the program(s), I hereby release, waive and hold harmless the Oregon Zoo, Metro and all of its instructors, employees, officers, directors, agents and volunteers from any and all liability, losses or claims to me, my child/ ward, and to all my legal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin for damage and injury to me or my child/ ward or to any person or property arising out of participation in the program whether on Oregon Zoo property or elsewhere. This agreement includes but is not limited to claims or demands on account of injury or damage caused or allegedly caused by the negligence of Oregon Zoo staff or any of the individuals listed above. My child has permission to participate in all camp activities. I authorize Oregon Zoo to use local emergency services in order to secure proper treatment for my child named above. I also consent and authorize the Oregon Zoo to use my child’s name and photograph for education and public relations purposes related to the Zoo. Any contrary directions will be specified and signed on a separate sheet.

Legal Parent Guardian signature______________________________________________ Date_________________________

Calculate total for additional services (see pg.8 for fees):

Zoo Lunch X _______ days = $ _______

Late Care X _______ days = $ _______

camp fees $ _______

scholarship donation $ ________

Total enclosed $ _________

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Place an “X” in the days the camper will be attending. Check additional services for each day.

*Children must be 4 years old at the start of their camp week.

Zoo Lunch and Late Care are not available for the AM only camp.

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Discovery Days Week: June 13–17 See Summer Camp Discovery Days Sign up form

1 June 20–24

2 June 27– July 1

Discovery Days Week: July 5–8 See Summer Camp Discovery Days Sign up form

3 July 11–15

4 July 18–22

5 July 25–29

6 Aug 1–5

7 Aug 8–12

8 Aug 15–19

9 Aug 22–26

Discovery Days Week: Aug 29–Sep 2 See Summer Camp Discovery Days Sign up form

Place an “X” in the appropriate box.

*Children must be 4 years old at the start of their camp week.

The easiest and fastest way to check availability and register is online at oregonzoo.org. As an alternative, this form can be submitted.

Complete one form per child.

Note: multiple weeks of camp are not recommended.

Camper’s Name____________________________________________ Age__________ Birth Date______________________ Primary Parent/ Guardian Name____________________________________________ Zoo member #_____________________Address____________________________________________________ City____________________________________ State____________ Zip________________________ Email____________________________________________________Primary PH#_______________________________________ Alternate PH#________________________________________Secondary Contact Name______________________________ PH#__________________ Alternate PH#__________________Emergency Contact Name_____________________________ PH#__________________ Alternate PH#__________________List names of persons authorized to pick up your child _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

All Campers receive a t-shirt! Please circle the size your child will wear during camp.Child Sizes: S (size 6-8) M (size 10-12) L (size 14-16)Adult Sizes: S (size 34-26) M (size 38-40) L (size 42-44) XL (size 46-48)

Payment Method: Check (made payable to Oregon Zoo) Visa MC AMEX DiscoverCredit Card # ______________________________________________ CVV Code on back of card_________ Exp date________Name on card___________________________________________Signature_______________________________________

Please list any health problems, physical or behavior conditions that might require special Planning or consideration for your child’s participation in ZooCamp. Include any medications your child may take during camp hours. See page 4 for more information on dispensing medication. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I am the parent or legal guardian of the above named child who is under the age of 18 years who is participating in an Oregon Zoo program. In consideration of my child’s/ ward’s participation in the program(s), I hereby release, waive and hold harmless the Oregon Zoo, Metro and all of its instructors, employees, officers, directors, agents and volunteers from any and all liability, losses or claims to me, my child/ ward, and to all my legal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin for damage and injury to me or my child/ ward or to any person or property arising out of participation in the program whether on Oregon Zoo property or elsewhere. This agreement includes but is not limited to claims or demands on account of injury or damage caused or allegedly caused by the negligence of Oregon Zoo staff or any of the individuals listed above. My child has permission to participate in all camp activities. I authorize Oregon Zoo to use local emergency services in order to secure proper treatment for my child named above. I also consent and authorize the Oregon Zoo to use my child’s name and photograph for education and public relations purposes related to the Zoo. Any contrary directions will be specified and signed on a separate sheet.

Legal Parent Guardian signature______________________________________________ Date_________________________

Check boxes for additional services (see pg.8 for fees):

Zoo Lunch

Late Care

camp fees $ _______

scholarship donation $ ________

Total enclosed $ _________

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4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, Oregon 97221 503 226 1561 oregonzoo.org

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aLL CamPS inCLude

• Educator led tours of the entire zoo during the course of the week (except Discovery Days camps that have a daily animal or habitat focus)

• Hands-on learning activities• Animal visits from our small

education animals• Songs• Art projects• Learning games• Stories• Snacks• Zoo Camp t-shirt (t-shirts are not

included in Discovery Days camps)

SaCK LunCheS

All meals come with a vegetarian option and choice of water or juice. Sample entrée items may include – hot dogs, corndogs, mac & cheese, pizza, chicken nuggets, Menu changes daily. All meals include a fruit, carrot sticks and dessert. Lunch is not available for Penguin Camp (1/2 day camp that ends at 11:30 a.m.).

Fees:

Lion through Cougar Camps: $26.25/ week

Animal Investigators and Wild Design: $21/ week

Discovery Days camps: $5.25/ day

LaTe Care

Children are supervised in a classroom with a variety of animal themed free-choice learning activities available. Pre-registration is required.

Please note: Early care is not available this year, but we will be starting camp ½ an hour earlier at 8:30 a.m.

Late Care (not available for Penguin Camp)

Monday–Friday, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

$50 per full week

$10 per day for the Discovery Days camps.

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Our Staff

Our staff is screened for excellence in programming for children. All staff working with children, including substitute counselors, have successfully passed the Oregon Child Care Registry’s criminal background check.

Counselor to student ratios are 1:6 for Kindergarten or younger, 1:8 for 1st grade – 2nd grade, 1:10 for 3rd-8th grades. At no time is any child left unsupervised.

Safety

Zoo security staff members are first aid, CPR and automatic emergency defibrillator (AED) trained. Camp staff are trained to respond to emergency situations. Lead camp staff are first aid trained.

When registering, parents are asked to list the names of authorized transporters. Everyone picking up a child from camp will be required to present photo ID that matches a name on that list.

Can Parents Stay with Kids?

Our camp program is designed for children who are able to be successful in group-oriented programs without parent involvement.

medication

Medication cannot be administered or dispensed by staff. Campers must be able to take their own medication. However, staff can carry medications and help children remember to take them. Lead camp staff and the zoo’s full time security staff are EPI-pen trained.

allergies

If your child has any food-specific allergies, please pack your own snacks and lunches.

You child will be permitted to eat their home-packed snacks during snack time. Lead camp staff and the zoo’s full time security staff are EPI-pen trained.

Special needs

Please detail any physical, academic or social special needs your child has that our staff should be made aware of. Special needs will be accommodated to the best of our ability provided we know in advance of your camp week. If your child is not self-sufficient, you will be asked to provide a non-parent aide for the week of camp.

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Registration for all camps will be processed on a first come, first served basis. Full payment is required for registration. The zoo accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards. Checks made payable to Oregon Zoo are accepted only with mailed or hand delivered registrations.

Registering online at oregonzoo.org/camps is the best and fastest way to register. The website will indicate in real time how many spaces are available in each camp and you will receive immediate email confirmation of your registration.

Hard copies may also be printed at oregonzoo.org/camps. Please complete one form for each child. Hard copy registration forms can be

1. Hand deliver to the reception office at the zoo entrance.

2. Faxed to 503-220-5712 (must include a credit card number)

3. Mailed to Zoo Camp Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon rd Portland, Or 97221

Phone registration is not available.

Camp does not Change from week to week. We do not recommend multiple weeks of camp. One exception is children entering 1st grade where there are two options that are designed to be different experiences. For additional camp experiences, consider enrolling in one or more Discovery Days.

Tuition assistance Thanks to the JFR Foundation and their funders, some need-based tuition assistance is available. To receive an application, please call 503-220-2781 before registering for camp. Online registration is not available for families seeking tuition assistance. Families are responsible for transportation to and from the zoo.

refunds, minus a 10% administrative fee, will be made only if your cancellation is received before May 30, 2016. After May 30, 75% refunds will be given if cancellation is made at least five working days before the start of the camp session. No partial refunds will be given for missed camp days.

Waiting Lists are compiled for all full camps. Please call 503-220-2781 to be placed on a waitlist.

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Summer Camp Oregon Zoo 2016 · Summer Camp Oregon Zoo 2016 exploring the wonders of the zoo and the natural world through hands-on ... discovering the wonders of the zoo and the natural