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2009 Camp Descriptions
For Campers Entering Grades 4-5

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Week 1: June 15-19

Amazon Adventure
Spend a week in the rainforest and get face to face with some of the world's most intriguing creatures. Go high in the canopy and then down to the forest floor on a wild adventure that you'll never forget.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Junior Zoologist
Take on the role of a young research scientist and perform some of the same experiments as our Zoo scientists. Meet a few of these animal experts and discover what it takes to become a great zoologist.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Week 2: June 22-26

Animal Behavior 101
Elephants, sea lions, and many other animals receive special instruction from their keepers. Take a seat in the animals' "classroom" and discover the ins and outs of animal training and enrichment.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Back from the Brink
In the race against extinction, "endangered" means there is still time. In this class, be part of the solution as you take part in service projects that will benefit animals, the environment, and the local community. Learn how you can make a difference!
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Week 3: June 29-July 3

Cats in Crisis
From clouded leopards to cheetahs, many cats are in trouble. The National Zoo and its friends are trying to help these animals. Meet a cat expert and learn about our scientists' efforts to end this crisis.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Zoo Crew
Do you dream about working at the Zoo? Experience what it's like to be a research scientist, animal keeper, and more. Meet National Zoo experts and discover what it takes to run the Zoo.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Art in the Park
Animals come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. Sculpt a scorpion, paint a panda, doodle a degu, or create a croc. Whether you complete the class a Matisse or macaque, your creativity is the limit in this class that explores art in the park and in Smithsonian art museums.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Week 4: July 6-10

Photo Safari
Photograph exotic animals big and small. Learn the basics of wildlife photography as you journey through the Zoo. Traditional or digital SLR cameras are encouraged, but point-and-shoot cameras are OK too. Bring your printed pictures for a photo show at the end of the week. Participants with film cameras will need two rolls of color film per day.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sitting on the Dock of the Bay
The Chesapeake Bay is one of the region's biggest natural resources. Learn about its many residents, from blue crabs to the occasional manatee, and how you can help keep the bay healthy on a field trip to the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center on the Bay.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Week 5: July 13-17

Photo Safari
Photograph exotic animals big and small. Learn the basics of wildlife photography as you journey through the Zoo. Traditional or digital SLR cameras are encouraged, but point-and-shoot cameras are OK too. Bring your printed pictures for a photo show at the end of the week. Participants with film cameras will need two rolls of color film per day.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Animal Behavior 101
Elephants, sea lions, and many other animals receive special instruction from their keepers. Take a seat in the animals' "classroom" and discover the ins and outs of animal training and enrichment.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Week 6: July 20-24

Better Homes and Habitats
What do beavers, bees, birds, and Bob Vila have in common? They are all do-it-yourself, home makeover experts! Dig in to find out how animals construct their masterpieces, then visit the National Building Museum to see how animal building compares to ours.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Photo Safari
Photograph exotic animals big and small. Learn the basics of wildlife photography as you journey through the Zoo. Traditional or digital SLR cameras are encouraged, but point-and-shoot cameras are OK too. Bring your printed pictures for a photo show at the end of the week. Participants with film cameras will need two rolls of color film per day.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Week 7: July 27-31

Junior Marine Biologist
From seals to otters to crabs, marine biologists dive in to investigate. Discover the Zoo's bubbliest animals and meet some of the experts who are keeping them afloat in the Zoo and around the world.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Photo Safari
Photograph exotic animals big and small. Learn the basics of wildlife photography as you journey through the Zoo. Traditional or digital SLR cameras are encouraged, but point-and-shoot cameras are OK too. Bring your printed pictures for a photo show at the end of the week. Participants with film cameras will need two rolls of color film per day.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Week 8: August 3-7

Superman-imals
With capes, super strength, disguises, and binocular vision, animals have amazing powers. Learn all about the superheroes (and villains) of the animal world. Make your own comic book about the awesome adventures of Superman-imals!
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Zoo Crew
Do you dream about working at the Zoo? Experience what it's like to be a research scientist, animal keeper, and more. Meet National Zoo experts and discover what it takes to run the Zoo.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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