SUMMER CAMPS

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Kids Will Discover Their Wild Side During Summer Camps at Rolling Hills Zoo!

We're shaking things up for Summer Camps this year!

Safari Explorer Summer Camp
Kindergarten - 7th  Grade
Our Safari Explorer Summer Camps now have updated age groups - divided into two!
Plus, we have a NEW Habitat Hangout add-on for extra fun!

Junior Zoo Keeper Camp
Ages 13-17
For aspiring animal caretakers, our Junior Zoo Keeper Camp, for kids ages 12-15, offers hands-on experiences in zoo keeping and enrichment making!

Guardian & Me Camp
Age 4
For our littlest explorers, check out our brand-new Guardian & Me Camp - designed just for 4-year-olds and their favorite grown-up!



Safari Explorer Summer Camp
Kindergarten - 7th Grade

These 4-day camps include animal showings with some of our favorite animal friends, games and crafts, interactive activities, along with tours of the Zoo and/or Wildlife Museum, and other fun surprises! Plus, snacks are provided daily!

A new theme each week!

GRADES:

Summer Camps are divided into groups based on their last COMPLETED grade level
Kindergarten* - 3rd Grade
4th Grade - 7th Grade

*Note: Kindergarteners must be 5 years old and must have attended at least one day of Kindergarten

WHEN:

Summer Camps are various dates, Tuesday - Friday, from June 3 - July 18, 2025
You may enroll your child(ren) for single days, or for all four days (Tuesday - Friday)


TIMES:

Kindergarten* - 3rd Grade: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
4th Grade - 7th Grade: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM


REGISTRATION FEES per Child:

MEMBERS: $25/Single Day or $90/Tuesday - Friday (4-Day "Week")

NON-MEMBERS: $30/Single Day or $110/Tuesday - Friday (4-Day "Week")

Camp dates and times that do not show up on the online form are SOLD OUT.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Must be registered for Summer Camps by the TUESDAY PRIOR to the camp week you're registered for.

Must pre-register. No drop-offs!

QUESTIONS?
Contact our Education Curator, Teagan Miller, at teagan@rollinghillszoo.org or call 785-827-9488, ext 132.

Habitat Hangout

Extend the Summer Camp fun with Habitat Hangout, a one-hour add-on designed for campers who aren’t quite ready to leave the adventure behind, or perfect for parents who need a little extra flexibility for pickup!

Kids will get to unwind and chill while coloring, crafting or playing with nature, while enjoying a snack!

FEES:

$10/Child, Per Single Day
$35/Child, Per 4-Day Week

TIMES:

Kindergarten* - 3rd Grade: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
4th Grade - 7th Grade: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Summer Camps Weeks & Themes

Note: If a week is not listed under our Summer Camp Weeks & Themes, it’s not actually “missing.”
These weeks are designated for our 4-Year-Old Camps (Guardian & Me).

Additionally, any weeks that do not appear on the online form are Sold Out.

WEEK 1 • JUNE 3 - 6
OCEANS

Learn all about animals that live in the deep blue beyond!
TUE: Sharks • WED: Coral • THU: Sea Turtles • FRI: Dolphins

WEEK 2 • JUNE 10 - 13
DINOSAURS

Become a junior paleontologist as we dig into the prehistoric giants of the past!
TUE: Styracosaurus • WED: Pterodactyl • THU: Stegosaurus • FRI: Sauropods

WEEK 4 • JUNE 24 - 27
ANIMAL TRACKERS

We're going on an exciting adventure to uncover the mystery of which animals left behind each footprint?
TUE-FRI: Each day is a mystery

WEEK 6 • JULY 8 - 11
ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS

On this journey we'll figure out how different animals are equipped to survive their environments?
TUE: Marine • WED: Desert • THU: Rainforest • FRI: Taiga

WEEK 7 • JULY 15 - 18
BIG CATS

Learn all about the largest felines in the world!
TUE: Snow Leopard • WED: Jaguar • THU: Lions • FRI: Cheetah

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Junior Zoo Keeper Camp
Ages 13 - 17

MEMBERS: $135/Person • NON-MEMBERS: $140/Person

Dates: Tuesday, May 27 - Friday, May 30

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Daily

Camp Includes: T-Shirt, lunch, and a variety of interactive lessons provided by our Zoo Keepers & other Zoo staff.

Do you have what it takes to work in a zoo?
During Junior Zoo Keeper Camp teens will dive into the middle of the zoo world by learning about the different aspects of being a zoo keeper. This includes building animal enrichment, improving animal enclosures, learning about different zoo careers and participating in team-building exercises. As a Rolling Hills Zoo Junior Zoo Keeper, teens will gain the knowledge and understanding of what it truly takes to care for such special and important endangered species.

Junior Zoo Keepers, while none of this is required, it is highly recommended:

Wear clothing that is okay to get dirty, tennis shoes or work boots, work gloves and a hat.

Bring an extra pair of clothes, just in case.

Water bottle required.

Sunscreen is recommended. 

Be advised of possible changes in the weather. It could be rainy one day, but activities will not be changed unless weather is inclement.

Guardian & Me Camp
Age 4

MEMBERS: $25/Child & Adult • NON-MEMBERS: $30/Child & Adult
This camp is for 4-year-olds. A Guardian is required to attend. Guardian MUST be 18 years of age or older.

Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Guardians - register yourself and your favorite 4-year-old for this two-hour guided camp, complete with wonderful animal encounters, a lesson, animal-themed story and a craft!

Dates: Select Tuesdays & Fridays
(except 4th of July week - Tuesday & Thursday)

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Camp Includes: Admission to Wildlife Museum, Animal Encounter, Short Lesson, Story Time, Craft & Snack!

Guardian & Me Weeks & Themes

Note: If a week is not listed here, it’s not actually “missing.”
Those weeks are designated for our Safari Explorer Camps.

Additionally, any weeks that do not appear on the online form are Sold Out.

WEEK 3 • JUNE 17 & 20
TUE: Elephant • FRI: Tiger

WEEK 5 • JULY 1 & 3
TUE: Lion • THU: Rhino

WEEK 8 • JULY 22 & 25
TUE: Porcupine • FRI: Ring-Tailed Lemur

Register for Summer Camps Here:
A Special THANK YOU to the following Summer Camp Supporters:
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