2017 Summer Learning Adventures
For students age 9 and younger, each week’s classes will focus on an overall conservation theme. Participants will learn about how their class ties into that theme and create a program that will be presented during the last 15 minutes of class on Friday. Family members are encouraged to come early on Friday and discover what their child has been learning about all week.
Scholarships:
You may see full class descriptions and register for classes through the Sedgwick County Zoo website at www.scz.org, either through the online shop under Learning Adventures or by clicking the link on any Learning Adventures page.
• Classes meet Monday through Friday. • Students are to be dropped off at the Cargill Learning Center. For your child’s safety, please enter the building for drop off and pick up. Sorry, parents are not allowed to join the fun! • Limited Summer School T-shirts will be available for only $10 plus sales tax.
A limited number of scholarships are available for 1.5 hour classes on a firstcome, first-served basis for students who otherwise could not attend. Go to www.scz.org and click on Learning Adventures, then Summer School for scholarship rules and the application form. There is a limit of one scholarship per person. You may not register for a class until the scholarship application has been completed and returned to the education department. Education Fees: • 1.5 hour classes • $55 for members • $75 for nonmembers • 3.5 hour classes • $110 for members • $130 for nonmembers
PLAY CARE Students may stay at the Zoo by registering for care before, between or after summer school classes. Children ages four and older can enjoy activities and Zoo walks during this time. A snack and animal experience will be provided in all care after 8:30. There is a maximum of 15 children per session. Early drop-off or late pick up: 7:30–8:30, 12:00–1:00, or 4:15–5:15 $35.00 each session per child for five days Between classes: 10:00–10:30 or 2:30–2:45 $18.00 each session per child for five days
THEMES
June 5–9 —Give a Helping Hand Animals A–Z Three Little Pigs 6–7 years old ABCs of Conservation 6–7 years old Claws, Paws and Jaws 10–12 years old Junior Zookeeper: North America/ Downing Gorilla Forest 10–12 years old Junior Zookeeper: Farms and Australia/South America Mammals 4–5 years old
8:30 –10:00
4–5 years old
10:30 – 12:00
3 years old 3 years old 8–10 years old
Like people, animals are found everywhere. We can help animals by protecting the places where they live.
10:30 –12:00 10:30 – 12:00 1:00 – 2:30
June 12–16 —Animals are Amazing
8–10 years old
We Share the World
8:30 –10:00
10–12 years old 10–12 years old
Down on the Zoo Farm Shapes Alive Zoo Detectives Winged Wonders Junior Zookeeper: Farms and Australia/South America Mammals Art with the Animals
8:30 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00 8:30 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00 1:00 – 2:30 2:45 – 4:15
Give a Helping Hand
Learn how a helping hand can make a big difference to animals and nature.
June 19–23 —Outdoor Adventures
Animals are Amazing
6 – 7 years old
Kids will be empowered to spread the word about the amazing animals all around us.
6 – 7 years old 8 – 10 years old 8 – 10 years old 10 – 12 years old
Outdoor Adventurers
Amazing animals are all around us. Kids will be encouraged to get out and explore.
10 – 12 years old
Dig It Nature Nut Winged Wonders Don’t Bring that in the House Junior Zookeeper: Birds Junior Zookeeper: Amphibians & Reptiles
8:30 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00 8:30 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00 8:30 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00
CLASSES
July 3 – 7* —Animals are Amazing
May 29–June 2* — We Share the World
4–5 years old
8:30 – 10:00
4–5 years old
10:30 – 12:00
4–5 years old 4–5 years old 6–7 years old 6–7 years old 10–12 years old 10–12 years old
Creature Count Cat Tails Animal Super Senses Claws, Paws, and Jaws Junior Zookeeper: Birds Junior Zookeeper: Veterinary Medicine
*Classes meet on Memorial Day
8:30 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00 8:30 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00 8:30 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00
Growing Up Wild Wardrobes 6 –7 years old Animal Super Senses 6 –7 years old Bare Necessities 8–10 years old Animal Myth Busters *Classes meet on July 4
8:30 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00 8:30 – 12:00
TEEN PROGRAMS
July 10 – 14 —Outdoor Adventures 6 –7 years old 6 –7 years old 8–10 years old 8–10 years old 10–12 years old 10–12 years old
Nature Nut Dig It Don’t Bring That in the House Zoo Detectives Junior Zookeeper: North America/ Downing Gorilla Forest Junior Zookeeper: Veldt (giraffe, rhino, and hippo
8:30 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00 8:30 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00 10:30 – 12:00 1:00 – 2:30
Zooniversity
For 13 years old. Members: $120, nonmembers: $140
Join us for an in-depth look at what keepers do on a daily basis by spending two weeks of your summer with us. Students will work directly with animals in the Farms, develop public speaking skills, and explore all areas of the Zoo. This program runs Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
July 17 – 21 —We Share the World 4–5 years old 4–5 years old 6–7 years old 6–7 years old 10–12 years old 10–12 years old 10–12 years old
Cat Tails Creature Count Claws, Paws, and Jaws Animal Super Senses Junior Zookeeper Birds Junior Zookeeper: North America / Downing Gorilla Forest Junior Zookeeper: Veterinary Medicine
8:30 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00 8:30 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00 8:30 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00 1:00 – 2:30
July 24 – 28 —Give a Helping Hand Three Little Pigs Animals A–Z 6–7 years old Claws, Paws and Jaws 6–7 years old ABCs of Conservation 10–12 years old Junior Zookeeper: Veldt (giraffe, rhino, and hippo) 10–12 years old Junior Zookeeper: Farms and Australia/ South America Mammals 4–5 years old
8:30 – 10:00
4–5 years old
10:30 – 12:00
3 years old 5 years old 10–12 years old 10–12 years old 10–12 years old 10–12 years old
Shapes Alive Down on the Zoo Farm Kindergarten Critters Junior Zookeeper: Birds Junior Zookeeper: Amphibians & Reptiles Junior Zookeeper: Veldt (giraffe, rhino, and hippo) Art with the Animals
Registered student must attend a required orientation with a guardian before their scheduled session on one of the following dates:
Thursday, May 18 Wednesday, June 14 Monday, July 10
5:30 – 6:30 6:45– 7:45 5:30 – 6:30
Zookeeper Apprentice Program (ZAP)— Level I Team For ages 14 and older. Members: $120, nonmembers: $140
2:45 – 4:15
8:30 – 10:00
This is a competitive program. Students are evaluated at the end of each session to determine eligibility in ZAP Level II. If a student is 15 or older, and there is space a Level II session, they may move forward in the same year
10:30 – 12:00 1:00 – 2:30
10:30 – 12:00 8:30 – 12:00 8:30 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00 1:00 – 2:30 2:45 – 4:15
August 7 – 11 —Animals are Amazing Wild Wardrobes Growing up 5 years old Kindergarten Critters 8 – 10 years old Animal Myth Busters 10–12 years old Junior Zookeeper: Veterinary Medicine 10–12 years old Junior Zookeeper: Amphibians & Reptiles
Mon, June 5 – Fri, June 16 Mon, July 3 – Fri, July 14 Mon, July 31 – Fri, August 11
This is the first level in a four-part program for teens at Sedgwick County Zoo. All students 14 years and older will start as level 1, learning about basic animal husbandry as well as how zoos work. ZAP students will learn what it takes to be a zookeeper by working alongside keepers in our Farms as well as assisting with ZAP special programs every Friday.
8:30 – 10:00
July 31 – August 4 —Animals are Amazing 3 years old
Mon, May 22 – Fri, June 2 Mon, June 19 – Fri, June 30 Mon, July 17 – Fri, July 28
4–5 years old
8:30 – 10:00
4–5 years old
10:30 – 12:00
This program runs Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Mon,June 5 – Fri, June 16 Mon, July 3 – Fri, July 14 Mon, July 31 – Fri, August 11
Mon, June 19 –Fri, June 30 Mon, July 17 – Fri, July 28
Registered student must attend a required orientation with a guardian before their scheduled session on one of the following dates:
Thursday, May 18 Wednesday, June 14 Monday, July 10
6:45 – 7:45 5:30 – 6:30 6:45 – 7:45
8:30 – 12:00 8:30 – 12:00 8:30 – 10:00 10:30 – 12:00
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Go to scz.org for a complete list of frequently asked questions.
Program Cancellations In the event that a class is canceled by the Zoo, you will be notified one week before the class is scheduled to start and will receive a 100 percent refund. Refund processing takes three to four weeks. Class Sign-in and Sign-out Sign-in and sign-out will take place inside the Cargill Learning Center in front of the appropriate classroom. In order to provide a secure environment, you MUST come inside to sign your child in and out and be prepared to show a photo ID. If you will not be the one picking your child up, we need to know in writing who will be picking up your child. The person picking up your child must be prepared to show a photo ID before your child will be released to them. Children will not be released without these two items. Please let us know if there are people to whom your child CANNOT be released. If you are going to be late dropping off or picking up your child, please let us know. If you are more than five minutes late, you will be charged for a Play Care Session. If you arrive after 5:35 p.m. to pick up your child in the evening, you will be charged $1.00 per minute you are late. Do I Need to Fill Out Any Paperwork? No. All needed information is collected at registration. What Is Play Care? Play Care allows students a chance to extend their experience at the Sedgwick County Zoo and gives working parents some leeway in dropping off and picking up children. Play Care is open to all children ages 4 and older. While in Play Care, students will enjoy time inside the Zoo, visit Sedgwick County Park, watch age-appropriate movies, play games, feed fish and much more. This is not structured education time, but students will have lots of fun and learn more about animals and nature in the process. A snack and an animal experience will be provided in all care after 8:30 a.m. There is a maximum of 15 children per session. May I Stay With My Child? Sorry, classes are developed for children. Our teachers are very skilled at making your child feel comfortable while at the Zoo. If your child cannot remain in class without you, please wait another year before enrolling. May I Enroll My Child in a Class for Another Age Group? With proper justification, older students may be allowed to attend class for younger students, but younger students are not allowed to attend classes developed for older students. Our classes involve exciting, hands-on learning We reserve the right to relocate students to age appropriate class if they were enrolled in the wrong age group. What Should My Child Wear? We do a lot of walking in some of the classes, so comfortable closed-toe shoes are recommended. Teen programs require closed-toe shoes. We suggest students wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. We take plenty of water and cooling down breaks on hot days. My Child Needs to Take Medication. How Should I Arrange for This? The Sedgwick County Zoo is not responsible for administering medication. Please consult a pediatrician so medication can be administered outside of class. It is important that you notify us of any special needs or medical conditions your child might have.
Creature Campouts Join us for an overnight outdoor adventure. Each year’s theme is different for these exciting camping adventures. This year we will have a Frog Watch theme. Families can sign up to become part of the national FrogWatch program after attending. We would like to thank our friends at Knolla’s for helping to sponsor these great overnights! All campouts take place on select Friday and Saturday nights, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The adventure includes dinner, a guided tour, activities, an animal encounter, a flashlight tour and a bedtime snack. In the morning, the excitement continues with a continental breakfast and a 9:30 tram ride. All campers need to bring their own tents, sleeping bags and a family flashlight. The campouts are for families with children age 5 and older. Any youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $30 per person for members and $35 per person for nonmembers. Space is limited at each of the campouts. You may register for campouts through the Sedgwick County Zoo website at www.scz.org in the online shop under Learning Adventures or by following the link on the Learning Adventures page. Creature Campout Shirts will be for sale for $10 plus sales tax per shirt for those who camp out with us. We’ll be around when the rest of the Zoo is closed so we will see who may be awake! Participants should plan to attend the entire event, 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 a.m. We are unable to accommodate latecomers or those wishing to leave early. We welcome individuals, families, and friends to attend the Creature Campout. All participants must be five years or older at the time of the campout. Youth under18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket sales end 48 hours prior to the event. Fri, April 14: Sat, April 22: Fri, May 19: Sat June 24: Fri, July 21: Sat, Sept 16: Fri, October 6: Sat, Dec 30:
Frog Watch Frog Watch, Happy Earth Day Frog Watch Frog Watch, Great American Backyard Campout Frog Watch, Indoor Campout Frog Watch Frog Watch Frog Watch, Indoor Campout
Nocturnal Adventures
Are you looking for an exciting activity for your scout, church, or school group but do not want to mess with camping equipment? Groups can arrange to spend the night in the Cargill Learning Center, the Downing Gorilla Forest, the Slawson Family Tiger Trek, or on the North American Prairie Overlook. More information can be found at www.scz.org under Learning Adventures.