Campers get unique opportunities to meet zoo scientists and zookeepers, go on field trips, and participate in a special 'Late Stay' experience at the zoo.
Lincoln Park Zoo's Zoo Crew offers middle school campers an immersive two-week summer experience focused on the relationships between animals, humans, and ecosystems. Campers engage in team-building activities and hands-on learning, meeting zoo scientists and zookeepers to gain insights into animal care and environmental challenges. The program includes weekly field trips and a special 'Late Stay' experience at the zoo. Through these activities, participants develop problem-solving skills, empathy for the natural world, and a deeper understanding of conservation efforts. Campers will investigate topics such as animal diets, habitat improvement, and protecting local waterways. The camp aims to foster curiosity about animals and conservation while providing a safe and engaging environment for trying new things and making friends.
A typical day includes morning and afternoon free play, engaging activities to build knowledge and empathy for animals and conservation, time to see many of the zoo's animal residents, and chats with zoo experts up to three times per week.
This camp is ideal for middle school students entering sixth, seventh, or eighth grade in the fall who are curious about animals, conservation, and the environment, and enjoy hands-on learning and teamwork.
2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
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