SUMMER
IS ALMOST
HERE!
COME JOIN ONE OF OUR WILD CAMPS!SIGN UP TODAY -
FILLING UP FAST!
Zoo Academy (ages 10
– 11)
If
you are interested in zoos and animals but are
not yet old enough to volunteer, we are once
again offering our 10-11 year old program this
summer! These classes are designed to stimulate
critical thinking, improve science skills,
increase knowledge of the natural world, and
participate in group activities in a fun and
exiting atmosphere outside the classroom!
Activities, special projects, special tours,
experiments, and much more are included in these
classes. Snacks are provided but please bring
your own water bottle. Camps run from 1:00-5:00
p.m. and you may drop your child/children off as
early as 12:40 p.m. and pick them up no later
than 5:20 p.m. (please note: a late fee will be
applied if children are picked up late).
Pre-registration is required and opens April 14,
2008. The fee for each week long class is $60
for FOTZ member and $70 for non-members.
June
2-6, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Incredible Journey
(Around the World)
June 9-13, 1:00-5:00
p.m.
They’re All Thumbs
(Primates)
June
16-20, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Amazing Appetites
(Animal Diets)
June
23-27, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
The Complex Continent
(Africa)
July
7-11, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Islands of Adventure
(Asia)
July
14-18, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Arboreal Attraction
(Plants)
July
21-25, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Toad-ally Awesome!
(Amphibians)
July
28-Aug. 1, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Unlocking Loch
Ness (Animals
in Myth)
August
4-8, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Species Feces (Animal
Poop)
Camp Peka Sue (ages
5-9)
Summer is here
again and Camp Peka Sue is back and better than
ever! Half day camps are available for children
ages 5-6 and 7-9 and your "wild child" can
participate in as many of the week long sessions
as they wish as long as space remains available.
Each week focuses on a different theme and
incorporates games, activities, tours, special
animal or human visitors, snacks, and much more!
So if you’re looking for a fun, educational, and
exciting place to send your "wild child" this
summer, Camp Peka Sue is definitely the answer!
Camps run from 8:00 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:00-3:00
p.m. You may drop your child(ren) off as early
as 7:40 a.m. (12:40 p.m. for the afternoon
session) and pick them up no later than 12:20
p.m. (3:20 p.m. for the afternoon session).
(Please note: a late fee will be applied if
children are picked up late). Advance
registration opens April 14, 2008. Registrations
received before April 14 will be returned or
placed at the bottom of the list. Registration
is limited and on a first come, first serve
basis with payment due at the time of
registration.
FUN CLUB
(for children of all
ages)
Visit the
zoo on the first Friday of each month (except
for July) from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for a story, a
fun craft or game, and much more! Barnes &
Noble will be giving away a book at each session
to one lucky child and watch for guest readers
throughout the year! Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Cost is $2.50/child
participant paid at the time of the program
(please note the fee change) + admission to the
zoo (FOTZ members still get free zoo admission).
Registration is not
required.
May
2 Finklehopper Frog
June
6
Goon Night,
Gorilla
July 3
(Thursday)
The Grouchy Ladybug
August
1
But Not the Hippopotamus
September
5
Earthquack!
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration forms are available at
www.fotz.org.
Registration forms are also
available at www.topeka.org/zoo (please note: payment must also be received before your slot can be held - the online registration form does not allow online payment so you must either send payment via regular mail, drop it off at the front gate, or phone in with payment)
An electronic version can be sent
to you via e-mail by contacting the Topeka Zoo
Education Department at KHayden@topeka.org or a form may be faxed to you.
Pick up a registration form at the
entry gate to the zoo. Complete the form,
including payment, and hand it to an admission's
clerk at the zoo's entry gate.
All registrations must be received
by the Topeka Zoo Education Department with
payment in order for your spot to be held.
Refunds are only given if the class is full at the time of registration or if the Topeka Zoo Education Department cancels a program.
Education programs will be cancelled if a minimum of five participants is not met five days before the scheduled class time.
Questions may be directed to the
Topeka Zoo Education Department by calling (785)
368-9137.
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