2013 Camp Descriptions

For Campers Entering Grades K-1

Week 1: June 17-21: Around the World

International Monkey Business
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 as we travel jungle to jungle learning about primate ancestors (formerly Monkey in the Middle).
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Longitude and Cattitude
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.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Week 2: June 24-28: Lights, Cameras, Animals

Over the Hedge FULL
Discover the Zoo in your backyard. We’re digging up a good time discovering animals that live a bit closer to home. Learn about our feathered, furry, and swimming friends, then head out into the park to welcome your new neighbors, the critters of American Trail.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Ice Age FULL
Extinct species have left their mark in modern animals. See the ancestors of Manfred, Sid, and Diego and explore evolution as we discover today’s dinos. No bones about it! You’ll saber every minute of this camp! Register now, before spots go extinct. Includes a trip to the Natural History Museum (formerly Land of the Lost).
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Week 3: July 1-3, 5: The Animal Kingdom

Small Wonders FULL
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 (formerly Lifestyles of the Small and Furry).
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 4: July 8-12: Zoomagination

Nur-Zoo-ry Rhymes
Dogs, spiders, and piggies, too. Where can you find them? At the National Zoo! You're sure to have a fabulous time, making crafts and reading rhymes! So come to the park and take a look and meet a character from Mother Goose’s book!
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

FantaSEA FULL
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 5: July 15-19: 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 6: July 22-26: 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

Babar the Elephant
Pack up your trunk and follow the herd! We’re learning about the largest living land mammal—elephants! Study their fascinating adaptations and welcome the National Zoo’s elephants to their new home-the Elephant Community Center (formerly Ele-fun).
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Week 7: July 29-Aug 2: The National Zoo Games

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 FULL
See Week 4, “FantaSEA” description.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Week 8: Aug 5-9: Zoology 101

Creature Features FULL
Come meet a group of zoo animals that are experts at the game of hide and seek. Spots, stripes, and colors help some animals find dinner and keep others from being on the menu. Learn how critters hide from predators and search for prey (formerly America’s Next Top Species).
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium

Zoo-cieties
One of a kind? Part of a pack? Some animals live in groups while others prefer to go it alone. Study the amazing adaptations of our most social butterflies and more solitary creatures. The more the merrier!
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Morning Meeting Location: Visitor's Center Auditorium