Summer Safari 2012

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Summer Safari 2012

Day Camps for kids ages
3-13 at the Blank Park Zoo.
Call 515.974.2588 or visit
www.blankparkzoo.com
to register today!
Summer
Safari 2012
Summer Safari 12.indd 1
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Things To Know
A typical camp day includes live animal visits, Zoo
exploration, investigations, and hands-on activities.
Age and Grade Level
It is important to us that your child receives a
wonderful experience while at camp. As such, we
hope that you will help us by honoring the age and
grade level guidelines. Each camp is for children
entering that grade-level in the fall of 2012. Your
child MUST be potty-trained to attend camp.
Supervised Before and After Care
Before and after care are available from 7:30 to
9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. for full day
campers. This is not an extension of camp. The cost
for each supervised additional care session is $5.00/day a.m. and $5.00/day
p.m. A $5.00 late fee will be charged for every 15 minutes after 5:30 p.m. There
are no refunds for canceling prepaid sessions.
Snacks and Lunch
A snack will be provided for our half-day and full-day camps. Children
participating in the full-day camp (ages 5-6 & grades 1-7), will need to bring a
sack lunch. PLEASE NOTE THAT REFRIGERATION FOR LUNCHES WILL
NOT BE PROVIDED. For your convenience, lunch options will be available for
purchase through the Zoo. You will receive more information about lunch options
with your confirmation packet. Lunches can be purchased daily for $5.50 or
weekly for $22.00. Lunches may be purchased at the Zoo when you drop off your
child, or you may send the additional options form (found in the confirmation
packet) in ahead of camp. A vegetarian lunch option will be available by request.
REGISTER TODAY BY CALLING
515.974.2588 OR VISITING
WWW.BLANKPARKZOO.COM
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Things to Know Continued
Drop-off and Pick-up
Check-in for each class begins 10 minutes
prior to the start of camp. You will enter the
Zoo through the EXIT gates located near
the front entrance. When picking up your
child after camp, enter the zoo through
Admissions and you will be directed to
the camp pick-up area. PLEASE HONOR
OUR PICK-UP TIME. IF YOUR CHILD
NEEDS TO BE PICKED UP EARLY, PLEASE TELL STAFF AT DROP-OFF WHAT
TIME YOU WILL PICK UP YOUR CHILD. For the safety of your children, we will only
release your child to the person(s) you list on the “authorized pick-up” list. If there are
emergencies or last-minute changes, please notify our main office at 515.285.4722.
3-4 YEAR OLDS
Drop-off and pick-up will occur in the Banker’s Trust Classroom behind Kid’s Kingdom
for 3-4 year olds. Signs will be posted to direct you to the classroom.
5-6 YEAR OLDS
Drop-off will occur in the Pavilion, near the Bald Eagle Exhibit, with the grade school
campers. For half-day pick-up, please enter the zoo through Admissions and you will
be directed to the Dove Room in the Discovery Center. Full day pick-up will occur in
the pavilion.
GRADES 1-7
Drop-off and pick-up will occur in the Pavilion, located near the Bald Eagle Exhibit.
* T-shirts will be available for purchase the week of camp.
* For questions call 515.974.2552.
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Ages 3 & 4
Camps are half-days Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Camp Cost: $90.00 for Zoo Members/$130.00 for Non-Members
HOME SWEET HOME
A dark cave, a nest high above the ground or a tiny hole
in the ground, animals live everywhere! Let’s explore the
different homes and habitats for creatures large and small.
Find out how and why animals live where they do!
Camp Dates: June 11 - 15 and July 16 - 20
SNUG AS A BUG
Bugs, bugs, bugs! Bugs
have a lot of important
jobs and they are
everywhere. Come learn
about all the different
types of bugs, where they
are found and why they
are important to people
and animals.
Camp Dates: June 18 - 22
July 23 - 27
WATER WONDERS
WIGGLE WORMS
Let’s get moving! Animals
get a lot of exercise, they
move in all sorts of different
ways. While we look at all
the animals in the zoo, let’s
move like they do and learn
why different animals move
in so many different ways!
July 30 - Aug. 3
RED, WHITE AND BLUE
Cool off with us this week as we learn about
our finned and flippered friends who make
themselves at home in water! We’ll find out
how they move and play, as well as what they
need in order to survive. We’ll enjoy fun crafts
and water activities, and we’ll even get an upclose and personal view of our new seals as
they show off in their brand-new pool!
Animals come in all different colors.
This week let’s take a look at the
animals in the United States in honor
of the 4th of July. What animals are
red, or white or blue? What other
colors are the animals you see
around you?
Camp Dates: July 9 - 13 and Aug. 6 - 10
Camp Dates: July 2-6 (NO CAMP ON JULY 4)
(Pro-rated for 4 days: $72 for Members and
$104 for Non-Members)
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Ages 5 to 6
Camps are Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m or
HALF-day option 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
(HALF day: $90.00 for Zoo Members/$130.00 for Non-Members)
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS
From the tallest trees to the deepest holes and
everything in between, animals find homes
everywhere. Let’s explore the different types
of homes that animals find, make or steal from
others. We will even make a special toad abode
for your backyard!
July 16 - 20
DON’T BUG ME
AMAZING AMAZON
Why do bugs bug us so much? Some
people think bugs are creepy, some people
are afraid of them, but here at the zoo we
think they are really cool! Let’s learn about
bugs and why we need them in the world.
The Amazon rainforest is an
amazing place! There are
monkeys, parrots, snakes, plants
and people. Let’s go on an
amazing adventure to learn all
about the Amazon and the secrets
that it holds!
July 23 - 27
July 30 - Aug. 3
SEA TO SHINING SEA
WACKY WATER
What are you wading for? Let’s jump
right in and make a splash as we
learn about all the animals that use,
live and play in water! Add in some
fun crafts and water activities and
you’ll be ready to make waves with
us all week!
Our country has some amazing creatures that
dwell from the purple mountains to the fruited
plains. It’s time to honor the United States and
the wonderful animals that make their homes
here. From the spacious skies to the shining
seas, let’s discover what makes American
animals so incredible!
$184 for Non-Members.
HALF DAY: $72 for Members and $104 for Non-Members)
Camp Dates: July 9 - 13
Aug. 6 -10
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Grades 1 & 2
Camps are Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CRUDE CRITTERS
Why does an elephant blow his trunk? Why
do giraffes regurgitate their food? Why do
some birds poop on their legs? Animals do
all sorts of things that may seem gross to
us but are important to them. Let’s find out
about all their crude habits and let’s get
grossed out!
July 16 - 20
DIVE INTO THE DEEP
ANIMALS IN ART
Water we doing this week? We’re exploring
the deep blue sea! The sea is home to some
very amazing and very strange creatures.
We’ll explore how they live in this unique
habitat and why they are important to the
ocean. Add in some fun crafts and water
activities, and we’ll definitely be making a
big splash this week!
Like animals, art can be found
everywhere. Singing, dancing,
drawing and sculpting are all
unique types of art. This week we
will combine animals and art to
create something of your own to
express your unique-ness!
July 30 - Aug. 3
July 23 - 27
ZOO DUNNIT?
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
What is your favorite American animal? Does
the Red-tailed hawk make your heart soar?
Does the White-tailed deer make you leap
with excitement? We have so many beautiful
animals in our country that it’s hard to decide!
Let’s learn about how the animals of the
United States have been honored in art and
folklore through American history.
Animals leave clues everywhere.
From scat to tracks we will use
special clues to figure out what
animals have been around the zoo
and what they have been doing. This
week you will receive a special Zoo
Detective badge and learn how to be
an animal detective!
Aug. 6 - 10
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Grades 3 & 4
WORD IN THE WILD
Chirp and chatter! Grunt and growl! Animals sure can
make a lot of noise around the zoo. Let’s find out why
they are calling, roaring and stomping to communicate
to each other and us. We will explore the zoo and hear
from zookeepers how the animals communicate to them!
Camp Dates: June 11 - 15 and July 16 - 20
CONSERVATION SITUATION
Did you know the zoo has its own Conservation
Committee? We do a lot here at the zoo to conserve
resources, educate people on conservation and
help with projects that support animals around the
world. Come learn about all the things people do to
help wildlife and do some projects so you can be a
part of the Conservation Committee too!
NIGHT CRAWLERS
July 23 - 27
The night is full of creatures, even if
you don’t always see them. During
this camp we will learn all about the
nocturnal animals that thrive at night. As
an additional option, you can spend the
night at the zoo! See details below.
AMERICAN ANIMAL HISSSS-TORY
July 30 - Aug. 3
The United States has an interesting history
involving the people who make up our country.
But have you thought about the history of all of the
animals in which we share our land? Come learn
the history of how and why some of our animals
became endangered and our success stories of
saving our native animals.
OPTIONAL OVERNIGHT FOR
NIGHT CRAWLERS CAMP
Spend he night at the zoo. Instead of
going home Thursday, stay the night
with your fellow campers! Do extra fun
activities and sleep in the Discovery
Center overlooking the rainforest.
Cost: $40 per camper
Dinner and breakfast will be
provided
THE BLUE PLANET
Our earth is covered in water and a lot of amazing
creatures can be found there. Find out about
different sources of water on Earth, and discover
how the animals at the Blank Park Zoo use water to
stay cool in the summer! You’ll enjoy water games
and crafts throughout the week, and one very
special “slip-sliding” afternoon!
Camp Dates: July 9 - 13 and August 6 - 10
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Grades 5 & 6
MYTHBUSTERS: ZOO EDITION
Combine the fun of science with the excitement
of television production this week as we bust (or
confirm!) myths about the animal kingdom! We’ll
develop experiments and conduct interviews with
zoo staff to test things like whether ostriches really
bury their necks in the sand, if a camel’s hump is
really filled with water, and whether or not sharks
have to keep moving in order to stay alive. Once your
tests and interviews are complete, explore the many
roles of television production and you try your hand
at directing, acting, and recording your very own
Mythbusters video.
PICTURE THIS!
PHOTO BLOGGING
Have you ever noticed how pictures
can sometimes tell a story? Can you
capture details of animals with the
click of a button? Gain inspiration
for your own photographs by
exploring some famous photos of
animals in the wild. Learn tips for
taking great pictures, and then use
them to tell an animal story. This
week, we will create a blog to share
the animal’s stories and feature
your work.
ZOO TYCOON
Have you ever wondered how YOU
would run a zoo? Well, now’s your
chance! This week, you’ll learn all
about how the Zoo operates, and
then work as a team to design your
very own zoo! You’ll meet some of
the staff and animals at the zoo and
discover lots of behind-the-scenes
secrets that make the Blank Park
Zoo Iowa’s wildest adventure!
AROUND THE WORLD
Travel the world in just 5 days! See the animals of all
different countries and learn about other aspects too.
We will explore the people, art, food and festivities
of cultures around the world. Become an expert on
an area of your choice. Serve as a tour guide to share
the cool facts with fellow campers, collect stamps and
facts to fill your passport and document your journey
around the world.
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Grade 7
JUNIOR ZOOKEEPER
Want to learn how to be a zookeeper? Making diets,
cleaning and keeping animals enriched are all part
of what a zookeeper does every day. You will get a
chance to tour some behind-the-scenes areas and
help take care of the very animals that you get to see
every day at the zoo!
Camp Dates: June 9 - 13 and July 30 - August 3
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AMERICAN
ANIMAL
HISSSS-TORY
THE BLUE
PLANET
WORD IN
THE WILD
AMERICA THE
BEAUTIFUL
ZOO
DUNNIT?
CRUDE
CRITTERS
SEA TO
SHINING SEA
WACKY
WATER
HOME IS WHERE
THE HEART IS
DON’T BUG ME
AMAZING
AMAZON
WACKY
WATER
RED, WHITE
& BLUE
WATER
WONDERS
HOME SWEET
HOME
SNUG AS
A BUG
WIGGLE
WORMS
WATER
WONDERS
JULY 9 - 13
JULY 16 - 20
JULY 23 - 27
JULY 30 - AUG. 3
AUGUST 6 - 10
NO CAMP ON JULY 4
ZOO
DUNNIT?
DIVE INTO
THE DEEP
ANIMALS
IN ART
NO CAMP
NIGHT
CRAWLERS
DIVE INTO
THE DEEP
AMAZING
AMAZON
WIGGLE
WORMS
JUNE 25 - 29
JULY 2 - 6
ZOO TYCOON
CONSERVATION
SITUATION
ANIMALS
IN ART
DON’T BUG ME
SNUG AS
A BUG
JUNE 18 - 22
NO CAMP
NO CAMP
PICTURE THIS!
PHOTO
BLOGGING
AROUND
THE WORLD
NO CAMP
NO CAMP
CONSERVATION
SITUATION
NIGHT
CRAWLERS
THE BLUE
PLANET
NO CAMP
JUNIOR
ZOOKEEPER
JUNIOR
ZOOKEEPER
NO CAMP
NO CAMP
NO CAMP
NO CAMP
GRADE 7
NO CAMP
MYTHBUSTERS
NO CAMP
WORD IN
THE WILD
CRUDE
CRITTERS
HOME IS WHERE
THE HEART IS
HOME SWEET
HOME
GRADES 5 & 6
JUNE 11 - 15
GRADES 3 & 4
GRADES 1 & 2
AGES 5 & 6
AGES 3 & 4
Schedule of Classes
REGISTER TODAY BY CALLING 515.974.2588
OR VISITING WWW.BLANKPARKZOO.COM
Early Education Classes
ZOODLERS!
Blank Park Zoo is excited to announce the return of Zoodlers!, a drop off
program for children ages 3-5. Our Spring session of Zoodlers! will consist
of a five week series of classes, during which children will attend every
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Classes will be held from
March 12 - April 12 from 9:00-11:30 a.m.
During Zoodlers!, children will participate in fun games, songs, role play,
and crafts. Children will also explore the zoo, read stories, enjoy snacks,
and experience hands-on animal encounters. Zoodlers! is a great way for
children to interact with one another and discover nature and science as
they spend time with animals and educators at the Blank Park Zoo!
On-line registration will become available soon at www.blankparkzoo.com.
For questions or more information about Zoodlers! call 515-974-2556.
If Zoodlers! isn’t quite the best fit for
you and your tot, check back in the
fall to register for some of our great
parent/toddler classes including Zoo
Tots, Zoo Tots Cooking, and Zoo Tunes.
EGGSTRAVAGANZA
SATURDAY, APRIL 7
Do you think animals like to hunt for
Easter eggs every spring, too? Join
us April 7, for egg hunts, scavenger
hunts, craft activities and a visit from
the Easter Bunny!
RUN FOR THE WILD
SATURDAY, JUNE 16
Make sure your laces are tied and legs
are stretched for the first ever Run for
the Wild, The Tortoise Trot, at Blank
Park Zoo this June! This one-of-a-kind
run will include a 5K race and a 1
mile family fun run, something for the
whole family! Additional fees apply.
2012 Events
ADVENTURE DAYS
Every other Saturday, May – August
MAY 5 – FIESTA LATINA
MAY 19 – GARDENING & CONSERVATION
JUNE 2 – LIFE IN THE ICE AGE
JUNE 16 – HEALTHY LIVING
JUNE 30 – SCIENCE
JULY 14 – WHEN I GROW UP
JULY 28 – ZOOLYMPICS
AUGUST 11 – SAFARI SPLASH
AUGUST 25 – EXPLORER
Adventure Days: A learning adventure, explore
the wild. Adventure Days will provide craft, game
and learning activities for families, as well as
photo opportunities and much more.
CAMPOUT AT THE ZOO
OCTOBER 5 - 6
Take a snooze at Blank Park Zoo with your friends and
family this October at Campout at the Zoo. Hear the
howls of the night and the coos in the morning; see
the animals’ bedtime routines and hear an all natural
wakeup call from the roosters! Additional fees apply.
NIGHT EYES
OCTOBER 18 - 21 & 25 - 28
Costumed guests are invited to go on a treat safari in a
world of lights, castles and storybook characters. Plus ride
the train, race tractors and skip down Scarecrow Lane to
get to the Fun Zone bounce house during this merry, not
scary, trick-or-treating event for the whole family to enjoy!
Member rates available.
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Save over 20% on your
Summer Safari camps with a
Blank Park Zoo
Membership
With the purchase of an $89 Family Membership, you will receive the member rate for the
Summer Safari camps (an average of $50 savings per camp!)
Other Zoo Member benefits include:
• Free, year-round admission to Blank Park Zoo and free or reduced admission to
nearly 200 zoos and aquariums
• 10% off at the Wildthings Gift Shop and Safari Grill
• Discounted admission to special events, such as Night Eyes
• Free Admission to Zoo Brew, Adventure Days, Santa at the Zoo and other special events
• Subscription to Zoo Tracks, the Zoo’s newsletter
• Member Mondays: One free train ride for members (in season) and
bring one additional guest for Free
• And much more...
* To view the full list of reciprocal institutions that offer Blank Park Zoo members
either free or discounted admission visit www.blankparkzoo.com or call the
MEMBERSHIP HOTLINE AT 515.974.2600.
Blank Park Zoo Foundation
7401 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
www.blankparkzoo.com
NON PROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
DES MOINES IA
PERMIT NO. 5754
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Summer Safari 2012

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