School Break Camps

It's School Break? Come to zoo camp! Join us for a fun filled week of zoo camp full of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and meet an animal .


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  • The Book Now button will bring you to our camp Parent Dashboard. If you already have an account, please enter your login information. If not, please create a new family profile (you will only have to do this once to enroll your camper(s).
  • Enter the camper's date of birth and select the grade they will enter this fall. This ensures that only camps appropriate for their age/grade level are available for purchase.
      • You cannot edit once you move on to the next step in registration.
      • If you entered the incorrect camper DOB and/or grade, please email ppzeducation@wcs.org.
  • WCS Members, please have your membership ID# ready. Entering it will unlock access to exclusive membership pricing.

MONDAY, 9:00am - 3:00 pm

1-Day School Break Camp: STEM Stewards

Your 1st–5th grade camper will love exploring the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math in this fun, hands-on one-day camp at the zoo! From learning how birds use engineering to build intricate nests to exploring how we use science and innovation to protect animals and their habitats, campers will dive into the amazing ways nature and humans work together. With engaging activities and up-close animal encounters, this camp will inspire kids to become future stewards of the planet!

DATE: 1/19

$150 non-member / $120 member

This is a drop off camp.

MONDAY - FRIDAY, 9:00am - 3:00 pm

Mid-Winter Camp

Join us for the entire week of hands-on adventure as campers explore how Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math help protect wildlife and wild places! Each day features exciting activities, creative challenges, and unforgettable animal encounters—whether they're experimenting like scientists, designing animal habitats, creating conservation art, or solving real-world math mysteries! Sign up for the full week or individual days.

DATES: 2/16-2/20

$600 non-member / $480 member

OR

SELECT DATES:
2/16 - STEAM Week, Day 1: Science Saves the Day
2/17 - STEAM Week, Day 2: Tech for the Wild
2/18 - STEAM Week, Day 3: Engineering for the Earth
2/19 - STEAM Week, Day 4: Art with Impact
2/20 - STEAM Week, Day 5: Math Makes It Matter

$150 non-member / $120 member per day


This is a drop off camp.

FRIDAY, 9:00am - 3:00 pm

1-Day School Break Camp: Wild Wetlands

Your 1st–5th grader will love diving into the wonders of wetlands in this exciting one-day camp! Campers will explore the amazing animals and plants that call swamps, marshes, and bogs home. Through hands-on activities, zoo explorations, and up-close animal encounters, they’ll discover why these ecosystems are so important and how they help both wildlife and people. From stealthy swamp dwellers to marvelous migratory birds, this adventure will reveal the hidden world of one of nature’s most vital habitats!

DATE: 3/20

$150 non-member / $120 member

This is a drop off camp.


Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 800-433-4149 (press 1, then 2 when prompted) or email ppzeducation@wcs.org.


Please visit the Prospect Park Zoo Know Before You Go page to review park policies.


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