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2012 Camp Descriptions
For Campers Entering Grades K-1

Week 1: June 18-22: Animal Kingdom

Grin and Bear It
Pandas, sloth bears, and Andean bears all call the National Zoo home. Learn how they’re alike and different, and how the Zoo caters to their bear necessities. We can bear-ly contain our excitement!
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Birds of a Feather
Everybody knows that bird is the word; now find out why. Explore the world of our high flying friends then go for a bird watch to see some for yourself! Everyone will be flocking to this program. Don’t miss out!
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Week 2: June 25-29: Zoo-credibles

Spider Kids
In this camp we’re surfing a different kind of web! Discover the world of our not so itsy bitsy friends and learn just how amazing they are. This class will stick with you!
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

X-Men
What if you had ears three feet wide or a full rack of antlers? Observe animals from head to toe and learn about their x-traordinary features. Then create your favorite animals’ ears, nose, tail, or toes and try them on for size! It is sure to be an x-citing time!
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Week 3: July 2-3, 5-6: Zoo-opoly

Ele-fun
Elephants walk on their tiptoes, can weigh more than 10,000 pounds, and have a nose that can be used as a sprinkler. Follow the herd and learn about the largest living land mammal—and about the Zoo’s new Elephant Trails!
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Monkey in the Middle
Have a ball! Get to know your animal cousins, from little monkeys to great apes! There will be plenty of monkeying around in this class!
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Week 4: July 9-13: Around the World

Bear in the World
See Week 1, “Grin and Bear It” description.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Longitude and Catitude
The Zoo is always purring with excitement. Come and meet our lions, tigers, cheetahs, and more--then learn about your favorite felines through Zoo walks, science projects, and purr-fect crafts. We are grateful to Banfield Pet Hospital for sponsoring this camp!
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Week 5: July 16-20: Book Worms

Where the Wild Things Are
A wonderful world unfolds in this five-day investigation of the animal kingdom. Each day, study a different type of animal, including mammals, birds, and reptiles, and learn about the wild places they inhabit.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Charlotte's Web
Terrific is not only Charlotte’s word for Wilbur—it’s how you’ll feel about this class! Meet Wilbur’s radiant cousins, our Ossabaw hogs, learn about Templeton’s smarts, and admire Charlotte’s talented distant relatives, the tarantula.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Week 6: July 23-27: Zoomagination

Land of the Lost
Extinct species have left their mark in modern animals. See real prehistoric creatures, hear dino stories, and saber every minute of it! Take a trip back in time to the Natural History Museum. Register now, before spots go extinct.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

FantaSEA
You don’t need a swimsuit to learn about the amazing aquatic world. Hold your breath as you meet the Zoo’s wettest friends. From playful otters to a curious octopus, learn about many creatures that inhabit the world’s waters.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Week 7: July 30-Aug 3: Zoo Olympics

Team Tiny
"Zoo Olympics is about more than feats of enormous strength. Check out the mini but mighty animals at the National Zoo and what makes these small stars so spectacular! "
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Water Winners
See Week 1, “FantaSEA” description.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Week 8: Aug 6-10: Lights, Cameras, Animals

Lifestyles of the Small and Furry
These animals may be teeny but that doesn’t mean they aren’t tremendous fun! Meet the Zoo’s small mammals and learn why great things come in small packages.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

America's Next Top Species
Many animals blend into their environments. Come meet a group of zoo animals that are experts at the game of hide and seek. Learn how they hide from predators and search for prey without being detected. Then get into disguise and walk to the catwalk yourself.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

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