2016 Summer Programs

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1 2016 Summer Programs Deadline for Early Mail-in Registration: 4 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2016 Visit for more information.

2 Table of Contents Registration Information Camp Joey, Camp KangaZoo and Teen Camp Children age 4 - entering kindergarten and students entering 1st - 10th grade. Zoo ALIVE Teen Volunteer Program For teens 15 and up. Early Childhood Children ages 4 months - 7 years, accompanied by an adult. Children with Special Needs School-age children with an accompanying adult. Youth Students entering kindergarten 11th grade. Career-For-A-Day Programs Students ages 7 and up, and entering 2nd - 8th grade. Families Adults with children entering 1st grade and up. Wild Nights and Snooze at the Zoo Programs Overnight programs for adults, families with children entering kindergarten and up; overnight programs for Cub Scouts, Webelos, Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes. Adults Adults and students entering 9th grade and up. Teachers Summer Outreach Programs Registration Forms Saint Louis Zoo Mission To conserve animals and their habitats through animal management, research, recreation and educational activities that encourage the support and enrich the experience of the public. Education Department Mission To nurture respect for animals and their habitats and to promote conservation action by providing educational opportunities and experiences. Photo Credits Michael Abbene, Roger Brandt, Christopher Carter, Kari Fray, Ray Meibaum, Jane Padfield, Robin Winkelman 2

3 Registration Information Advance registration is required for all programs. Registrations close two weeks prior to the program date or when the program is sold out. Grandchildren (as general public registration or as part of your membership if you have a Grandparent Zoo Membership level or above) Zoo Members receive priority registration and a discount on program fees. If you would like to join, or renew your membership, please visit stlzoo.org/ membership/benefits or call (314) for more information. Choose between: Mail-in/drop-off Registration Forms. Camp Registration and Health/ Information Form for Camp Joey, Camp KangaZoo and Teen Camp Individual Registration Form for all other programs Online Registration (available on the Saint Louis Zoo s website) NOTE: Fax, and phone registrations are not accepted. Participants must be the appropriate age or grade level and can only register for one session of each camp topic or program title. Processing fees will apply for duplicate registrations, cancellations, and or transfers. Who Can I Register? Whether you choose mail-in or online registration, you can register: Yourself Immediate family members residing in the same household (spouse and children) NOTE: Zoo Members are not eligible to register nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors, out-of-town guests, etc. Extended family members, friends, neighbors, and out-of-town guests must register themselves and their household members separately. When Does Registration Open? Early Registration opens March 8, Zoo Members registrations are processed first followed by the General Public registrations. Mail-in/drop-off registrations must be received by Friday, March 4, 2016 at 4 p.m. Online registration opens first for Zoo Members on March 8, and then for General Public on March 10. Visit our website for exact dates and times. Daily Registrations will include any registrations received after March 4, These will be processed upon completion of the Early Registrations, in the order received. Buddy Registrations We offer buddy registration for our Camp Joey, Camp KangaZoo and Teen Camp programs for mailed-in forms only. Listing a buddy during online registration does NOT guarantee that they will be together. It is only a request that can be fulfilled IF both children register themselves for the same Camp session. Please visit our website for complete information on how to register Camp Buddies. Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) , #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org. 3

4 Registration Information Mail Or Drop-Off Registrations Before mailing or dropping off your envelope, check to make sure it includes the following (any missing information may delay your registration while we attempt to contact you): 1. Completed registration form(s) All Membership, household and participant information. Original signature(s) on the Terms and Conditions of each adult participant and the parent/legal guardian for participants under the age of Complete Payment Credit card information and signature. Check A SEPARATE CHECK is required for each program. A fee will be assessed for any checks returned due to insufficient funds. All checks should be made payable to Saint Louis Zoo Education Department. Please write your phone number on your check. 3. ONE Camp KangaZoo buddy may be included. Please refer to the Buddy Registration section on the website. 4. Please mark your envelopes as follows: Forms received before 4 p.m. March 4, 2016 For Zoo Member - ATTN: Zoo Members Early Registration For General Public - ATTN: General Public Early Registration Forms mailed after March 4, 2016 ATTN: Daily Registration 5. Mailing Envelopes Registration forms should be mailed to: ATTN: (See Above) Saint Louis Zoo Finance Department One Government Drive St. Louis, MO Drop Off Registration forms in a SEALED envelope, marked as noted above, will be accepted in the Education Department, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Education Offices are located on the lower level of The Living World building/ North Entrance. Registration Confirmation You will receive a Registration Report by or mail (if requested) as a confirmation of your registration. Please read the following information: Confirmed program dates and times (these may be your 2nd or 3rd choice). Special notes. Waiting list information if program sessions you selected were sold out. NOTE: We reserve the right to cancel programs due to low enrollment or extenuating circumstances. Full refunds will be issued. Wait List During the processing of your mail-in form, you will be placed on the wait list(s) if ALL of your session choices for a requested program are sold out. If you are placed on a wait list, we will not process your payment for that program. We will notify you if an opening occurs. 4

5 Registration Information Online Registration Online Registration will open for Zoo Members on March 8 at 9 a.m., and for General Public on March 10 at 2 p.m. Please visit stlzoo.org for detailed information on how to register online. Cancellations We require at least two-weeks notice for refund requests. Please notify the Education Department as soon as possible at (314) , option #6. Cancellation fees apply as follows: Camp Joey, Camp KangaZoo, Teen Camp and Junior Marine Biologist Fee $25 KangaCare and all other programs Fee $8 Transfers Transfers are subject to availability. Please notify the education department at least two weeks before the program session. Transfer fees apply and are due at the time of your request. Camp Joey, Camp KangaZoo, Teen Camp and Junior Marine Biologist 2 weeks notice Fee $25 Less than 2 weeks notice Fee $50 For KangaCare and all other programs 2 weeks notice Fee $8 Less than 2 weeks notice No Refund Participants may not make up or receive a refund for missed programs. Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) , #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org. 5

6 Camp Children attend these programs on their own, unaccompanied by a parent or other adult. Camp Joey For children age 4 - entering kindergarten who can use the restroom independently. Children must be 4 years old by their program date. No exceptions will be made. Get ready, little ones! It s time to hop out of the pouch and into the Zoo at Camp Joey! Our days will be filled with animal antics, habitat ventures and Zoo fun as we experience and appreciate the animal world together. The Camp Joey theme this summer is Animals in Our World. Campers will be learning about the animals living in their homes and backyards, as well as those at the Zoo and in the wild. For more information about Camp Joey, please check out the Frequently Asked Questions page on our website, stlzoo.org/education. You will: Meet and touch live animals Create amazing art and a photo journal to take home Play active animal games Ride the Zooline Railroad Sing and dance to fun Zoo tunes Visit great Zoo exhibits And more! Camp Joey T-shirt, group photo, and snack included. You can order extra Camp Joey T-shirts! Cost: $12. Indicate your order on the registration form. KangaCare is NOT available for Camp Joey. Instructors: Early Childhood Instructors, Zoo Staff and Zoo ALIVE Volunteers Half Day Sessions (5 days) Limited to 30 campers per session Fee: Zoo Members $175 General Public $185 June 6-10 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. June 6-10 M-F 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. June M-F June M-F 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Full Day Sessions (Also 5 days!) Limited to 30 campers per session Fee: Zoo Members $255 General Public $265 June M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 27- July 1 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. July M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. July M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. July M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Aug 1-5 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Aug 8-12 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Aug M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Special Schedule for July 4th Week (4 Full Days) Limited to 30 campers per session Fee: Zoo Members $205 General Public $215 July 5-8 M-W 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Financial assistance is available thanks to funding from Dr. and Mrs. David C. Norman, MD, and the Walter and Nancy Galvin Education Scholarship Fund. 6

7 Camp Camp KangaZoo For students entering 1st - 6th Explore the Zoo, meet the animals, learn amazing things and make new friends at Camp KangaZoo! Come year after year and learn something new each time. Campers are divided into age-specific groups for most activities, and are together each day for an introduction, lunch and snack. For more information about Camp, please check out the FAQ on our website, stlzoo.org/education. A detailed information packet will be sent in the spring. Once again, campers can double their Camp fun. Choose Aquatic Animals or Animals Everywhere, or best of all, register for BOTH! Aquatic Animals: This camp will focus on the lifeblood of the planet water. Campers will learn how animals live with it, in it or without it, and how water supports all life on Earth even helping to regulate the climate! Campers will visit the Zoo s animal swimmers, splashers, dabblers and divers, and get their own hands wet in awesome aquatic crafts, outdoor games, super science activities and all of the things that make Zoo Camp great. Camp KangaZoo T-shirt, group photo, snacks, Thursday pizza dinner and Friday morning breakfast included! You can order extra Camp KangaZoo T-shirts! Cost: Youth and Adult sizes $12 Indicate your order on the registration form. Fee: Zoo Members $215 General Public $235 Instructors: Seasonal Instructors, Zoo Staff and Zoo ALIVE Volunteers Camp KangaZoo Scholarships are available for families with financial need. Call (314) , option #6 or go to stlzoo.org/education for application materials. Need a 5 day, all day camp? Add KangaCare (before and/or after camp), KangaCare Friday, Camp Caribbean, or choose a Friday single day program to round out the week. Animals Everywhere! It s amazing to think how many different kinds of animals live on our planet. Why are there so many? Why is each one important? What makes animals so awesome? Campers will discover a world of biodiversity by exploring the Zoo and discovering animals that live in some of the world s biodiversity hotspots. You can count on engaging, fun hands-on activities and crafts, outdoor games, Zoo tours, and lots of animal observation. Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) , #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org. 7

8 Camp Aquatic Animals June M-Th June Th-F June M-Th June Th-F 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. June M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. June 30-July 1Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. Mini-Camp Week (no overnight) $135/$145 July 5-7 Tu-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. KangaCare not available this week July M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. July Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. July M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. July Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. July M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. July Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. Aug 1-4 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Aug 4-5 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. Aug 8-11 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Aug Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. Animals Everywhere Mini-Camp Week (no overnight) $135/$145 June M-W June M-Th June Th-F June M-Th June 30-July 1Th-F 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. July M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. July Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. July M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. July Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. July M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. July Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. Aug 1-4 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Aug 4-5 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. Half-Day Camp KangaZoo (NEW) For students entering 1st - 5th New! A five-day, half-day Camp experience at the Zoo. Sign up for the morning, afternoon or both sessions to make a full-day camp. Bring a lunch if you are attending both morning and afternoon sessions. A supervised lunch period will be provided. KangaCare before- and after-care available for an additional fee. Limited to 16 students per session Fee: Half-day Camp KangaZoo: Zoo Members $115 General Public $125 8

9 Camp Primate Palooza Can t get enough of monkeys, lemurs and apes? Join us for a solid week of activities, games and up-close observation of these fascinating animals in the Primate House and Fragile Forest. For students entering 1st - 2nd June 6-10 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. For students entering 3rd - 5th June 6-10 M-F 12 noon - 3:15 p.m. Animal Detectives Animals can t talk or text, so instead we have to be able to read the clues. At this camp, you ll spend lots of time at Zoo habitats practicing the same Zoo detective skills that Zoo vets, keepers, and researchers use. For students entering 1st - 2nd June 6-10 M-F 12 noon - 3:15 p.m. For students entering 3rd - 5th June 6-10 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) , #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org. 9

10 Camp Teen Camp Aquatic Animals For students entering 7th - 9th Too old for Camp? Then you re ready for Teen Camp; an awesome, summer adventure for teens! Teen Camp combines all of the best aspects of camp fun, friends, music, crafts, skits, live animal encounters and awesome counselors with more in-depth information about Zoo animals and conservation, and a special aquatic field experience! The theme for Teen Camp is Aquatic Animals. Limited to 18 campers per session Instructors: Seasonal Instructors, Zoo Staff and Zoo ALIVE Volunteers Fee: Zoo Members $225 General Public $245 June M-Th June Th-F 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. June M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. June 30-July 1 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. July 5-8 Tu-F 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. July 8-9 F-Sa 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. Teen Camp II: Into the Wild! For students entering 8th - 10th This exciting program will take your interest in animals and nature to new heights as we spend five days and five nights at Shaw Nature Reserve in the Dana Brown Overnight Center. We will explore forests, fields, springs, creeks, and ponds, searching for the creatures that inhabit these ecosystems. This program offers a unique S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math) opportunity by allowing campers to experience a variety of field biology techniques and use these techniques to take data for an active field study. Lodging is in primitive cabins with a central shower house and restroom. All meals, lodging and transportation are included. Limited to 18 campers Instructors: Zoo Staff Fee: Zoo Members $625 General Public $675 July Su-F 5 p.m. Su - 5 p.m. F 10 July M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. July Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. July M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. July Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. July M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. July Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. Aug 1-4 M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Aug 4-5 Th-F 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. Kanga Care is available every week of Teen Camp, except July 5-9.

11 Camp KangaCare and K.C. Friday A Before- and After-care Program for Camp KangaZoo and Teen Camp Instructors: Seasonal Instructors, Zoo Staff and Zoo ALIVE volunteers KangaCare AM: Campers may be dropped off between 7-8:15 a.m. They can enjoy a continental breakfast (cereal, fruit, milk, juice) or can eat a breakfast that they bring. Indoor activities will be offered until Camp check-in begins. KangaCare AM limited to 20 campers per session Fee: Zoo Members $25 General Public $30 June 6-10 M-F 7-8:15 a.m. KangaZoo Half Day Participants Only June M-Th 7-8:15 a.m. June M-Th 7-8:15 a.m. June M-Th 7-8:15 a.m. July M-Th 7-8:15 a.m. July M-Th 7-8:15 a.m. July M-Th 7-8:15 a.m. Aug 1-4 M-Th 7-8:15 a.m. Aug 8-11 M-Th 7-8:15 a.m. KangaCare PM: During this after-camp care program, campers will enjoy activities building on their Camp experience. Campers will visit an area of the Zoo each day and then have indoor activities until pick up. KangaCare PM is offered until 6 p.m. Monday Wednesday and until 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Parents must arrange for their child to be picked up at 8:30 a.m. on Friday morning following the overnight, unless registered for K.C. Friday. KangaCare PM limited to 40 campers per session Fee: Zoo Members $70 General Public $75 June 6-10 M-F 3:30-6 p.m. KangaZoo Half Day Participants Only June M-Th June M-Th June M-Th 3-6 p.m. (6:30 p.m. Th) 3-6 p.m. (6:30 p.m. Th) 3-6 p.m. (6:30 p.m. Th) July M-Th 3-6 p.m. (6:30 p.m. Th) July M-Th 3-6 p.m. (6:30 p.m. Th) July M-Th 3-6 p.m. (6:30 p.m. Th) Aug 1-4 M-Th 3-6 p.m. (6:30 p.m. Th) Aug 8-11 M-Th 3-6 p.m. (6:30 p.m. Th) K.C. Friday Half Day: Available for campers only requiring morning after-care on Friday after the overnight. The half day option requires pick-up at 11:30 a.m. and does not include lunch or snacks. K.C. Friday Half Day limited to 10 campers per session Fee: Zoo Members $15 General Public $18 Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) , #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org. 11

12 Camp June 17 F 8:30-11:30 a.m. June 24 F 8:30-11:30 a.m. July 1 F 8:30-11:30 a.m. July15 F 8:30-11:30 a.m. July 22 F 8:30-11:30 a.m. July 29 F 8:30-11:30 a.m. Aug 5 F 8:30-11:30 a.m. Aug 12 F 8:30-11:30 a.m. K.C. Friday Full Day: Campers may stay at the Zoo on Friday after the overnight until 6 p.m. Campers will explore the Zoo in the morning, and enjoy a video and indoor activities in the afternoon. A hot lunch and snacks are provided. Campers may be picked up anytime between 3 6 p.m. K.C. Friday Full Day limited to 20 campers per session Fee: Zoo Members $40 General Public $45 June 17 F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. June 24 F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. July 1 F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. July 15 F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. July 22 F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. July 29 F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Aug 5 F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Camp Caribbean (NEW) For students entering 4th - 6th Campers can extend their week by attending Camp Caribbean! Come experience Caribbean Cove from the keeper s point of view. Prepare diets for the stingrays and sharks, tour the life support tent and see all that goes into maintaining the exhibit to keep the animals healthy and exhibit looking nice. An art project, game and observation activity will complete the day. A Saint Louis Zoo snack and lunch will be provided. After Camp Caribbean, campers can attend KangaCare Friday from 3-6 p.m. for no additional fee. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form. Limited to 15 students per session Discounted price for Camp KangaZoo Participants Fee: Zoo Member $75 General Public $85 June 17 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 24 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. July 1 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. July 8 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. July 15 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. July 22 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. July 29 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Aug 5 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Aug 12 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Aug 12 F 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 12

13 Zoo ALIVE Zoo ALIVE! Active Leaders In Volunteer Education For high school students age 15 and up Join Zoo ALIVE, the Zoo s year-round volunteer program for teens! Zoo ALIVE volunteers help with Camp KangaZoo, overnight programs, and other awesome Zoo programs and events throughout the year. In Zoo ALIVE you will: Gain valuable volunteer experience Meet other teens who love animals and kids Learn about wildlife, nature, animal science, and the Zoo Participate in conservation projects Enhance your leadership and communication skills Make a difference! Mandatory Requirements: Volunteer for at least two activities per month for one year, including two consecutive weeks at Camp KangaZoo. Attend training on either Saturday, June 4, or Friday, June 10, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Attend a monthly meeting at the Zoo, first or second Sundays, 5-7 p.m. Visit Zoo ALIVE at stlzoo.org/education for more information, application materials and deadlines. Applications are due March 3. All applicants must attend an interview on March 13. The Saint Louis Zoo is grateful to receive support for its Zoo ALIVE Teen Volunteer Program from the Claire M. Fitzgerald Team Leadership Fund. Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) , #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org. 13

14 Early Childhood Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fees are listed per child. These programs require the participation of at least one parent or other adult for every one to two registered children. These programs are designed for caregivers to interact with, and help facilitate the learning of the registered program participant. In order to best serve all of our Early Childhood participants, unregistered children may not participate in the programs. Please list the accompanying adult on the registration form. Cubs and Pups For children 4-18 months, accompanied by an adult Enjoy your little one s first Zoo program as we hear stories and sing songs about ways animals protect and play with their young. Make a keepsake craft to take home. Limited to 12 children and one or two parents each Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $20 General Public $22 Code: C604C1 June 4 Sa 9-9:45 a.m. Code: C604C2 June 4 Sa 10-10:45 a.m. Code: C711C1 July 11 M 9-9:45 a.m. Code: C711C2 July 11 M 10-10:45 a.m. Animal Antics For children months, accompanied by an adult Create your own animal antics as we fly like eagles, hiss like snakes and hop like frogs. A few live animal friends will visit our class for you to see and touch. We ll learn some simple Zoo tunes and create a craft! Limited to 12 children and one or two parents each Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $20 General Public $22 Code: C710AN1 July 10 Su 9-9:45 a.m. Code: C710AN2 July 10 Su 10:15-11 a.m. Code: C815AN1 Aug 15 M 9-9:45 a.m. Code: C815AN2 Aug 15 M 10:15-11 a.m. Dig and Dive For children ages 2-3, accompanied by an adult Can you dig like an armadillo or dive like a falcon? Join us as we act like the animals and learn about them through stories, songs and play. We ll meet a few, too! Limited to 12 children per session Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $24 General Public $27 14

15 Early Childhood Code: C612DG1 June 12 Su 9-10 a.m. Code: C612DG2 June 12 Su 10:30-11:30 a.m. Code: C613DG1 June 13 M 9-10 a.m. Code: C613DG2 June 13 M 10:30-11:30 a.m. Code: C909DG1 Sept 9 F 9-10 a.m. Code: C909DG2 Sept 9 F 10:30-11:30 a.m. Code: C910DG1 Sept 10 Sa 9-10 a.m. Code: C910DG2 Sept 10 Sa 10:30-11:30 a.m. Romp and Stomp For children ages 2-3, accompanied by an adult Code: C624R2 June 24 F 10:30-11:30 a.m. Code: C625R1 June 25 Sa 9-10 a.m. Code: C625R2 June 25 Sa 10:30-11:30 a.m. Code: C724R1 July 24 Su 9-10 a.m. Code: C724R2 July 24 Su 10:30-11:30 a.m. Code: C725R1 July 25 M 9-10 a.m. Code: C725R2 July 25 M 10:30-11:30 a.m. Code: C911R1 Sept 11 Su 9-10 a.m. Code: C911R2 Sept 11 Su 10:30-11:30 a.m. Can you romp like a squirrel or stomp like an elephant? Join other families with young children as we learn about animals through songs, stories and games. We ll also meet an animal or two. Limited to 12 children and one or two parents each Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $22 General Public $24 Code: C624R1 June 24 F 9-10 a.m. Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) , #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org. 15

16 Early Childhood Animals at Play For children ages 3-4, accompanied by an adult Do you like to play tag, hide-and-goseek or catch? Young animals gain strength and develop survival skills while playing, which helps them in the wild. Come and discover why cheetah cubs wrestle, chimps chase and river otters play with their food. Limited to 16 children per session Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $24 General Public $27 Code: C708P1 July 8 F 10-11:30 a.m. Code: C708P2 July 8 F 1-2:30 p.m. Code: C709P1 July 9 Sa 10-11:30 a.m. Code: C709P2 July 9 Sa 1-2:30 p.m. Code: C912P1 Sep 12 M 10-11:30 a.m. Awesome Animal Families For children ages 3-4, accompanied by an adult Animals have families, just like we do. Some baby animals live with their mom and dad, others are adopted by parents of a different species, but all are amazing. Join us as we explore perky puggles, caring crocs and hopping hornbills and discover all the awesome things animal parents do to help their young! Limited to 12 children per session Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $24 General Public $27 Code: C611AF1 June 11 Sa 10-11:30 a.m. Code: C611AF2 June 11 Sa 1-2:30 p.m. Code: C807AF1 Aug 7 Su 10-11:30 a.m. Code: C807AF2 Aug 7 Su 1-2:30 p.m. Scales and Slime and Teeth, Oh My! For children ages 3-4, accompanied by an adult Creep with us into the world of our cold-blooded buddies, the reptiles and amphibians. Learn what they eat, where they hang out and why they re not so scary! We ll meet live animals, make our own slime and much more! 16

17 Early Childhood Limited to 16 children per session Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $24 General Public $27 Code: C618S1 June 18 Sa 10-11:30 a.m. Code: C618S2 June 18 Sa 1-2:30 p.m. Code: C731S1 July 31 Su 10-11:30 a.m. Code: C731S2 July 31 Su 1-2:30 p.m. Under the Sea For children ages 3-4, accompanied by an adult Explore the amazing ocean animals through stories and art. Participants will have an up-close encounter with gracefully gliding stingrays at the Stingrays at Caribbean Cove exhibit. Each participant will decorate their own organic tote bag to take home. Limited to 16 children per session Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $24 General Public $27 Code: C619U1 June 19 Su 9-10:30 a.m. Code: C619U2 June 19 Su 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Code: C805U1 Aug 5 F 9-10:30 a.m. Code: C805U2 Aug 5 F 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Code: C806U1 Aug 6 Sa 9-10:30 a.m. Code: C806U2 Aug 6 Sa 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Animal Hide and Seek For children ages 4-5, accompanied by an adult Look closely. Can you see me up in the tree? Discover the wonders of animal camouflage to learn how these costumes help them disguise. Each participant will make their own camouflaged critter to take home. Limited to 14 children per session Instructors: Zoo Docents Fee: Zoo Members $24 General Public $27 Code: C604AH June 4 Sa 9:30-11 a.m. Code: C707AH July 7 Th 9:30-11 a.m. Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) , #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org. 17

18 Early Childhood Bugs, Slugs and Dirt! For children ages 4-5, accompanied by an adult What s hiding among the nooks and crannies of a rotten log? Come find out as we learn how to use simple tools to explore the hidden marvels of the animal world. Become a young zoo scientist as you investigate what animals need to survive in their habitats through handson activities, exploration and more. Each participant will receive a journal for future exploration. Limited to 16 children per session Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $24 General Public $27 Code: C813BU Aug 13 Sa 10-11:30 a.m. Code: C814BU Aug 14 Su 10-11:30 a.m. Insect Investigations For children ages 4-5, accompanied by an adult Have you ever spied an anthill or seen a bee buzzing on a flower? Come be a backyard scientist and explore these amazing insects and more! Learn how these incredible critters help us and how we can help them. Code: C626I1 June 26 Su 10-11:30 a.m. Code: C626I2 June 26 Su 1-2:30 p.m. Adventures in Zookeeping For children ages 5-6, accompanied by an adult Come explore the wide variety of animal careers necessary to run the Zoo. We will test our poop-scooping and snakehooking abilities, learn some amazing vet skills, and create real treats to enrich the lives of animals. You will even design your very own zoo. Limited to 16 children per session Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $25 General Public $28 Code: C717Z1 July 17 Su 9-11 a.m. Code: C717Z2 July 17 Su 1-3 p.m. Code: C718Z1 July 18 M 9-11 a.m. Code: C718Z2 July 18 M 1-3 p.m. Limited to 16 children per session Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $24 General Public $27 18

19 Early Childhood Amazing Apes For children ages 5-6, accompanied by an adult Swing into the wild world of apes as we learn about Ginger and her orangutan family, our chimpanzee troop, bachelor gorilla group and all their wild relatives. Limited to 16 children per session Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $24 General Public $27 Code: C723AA1 July 23 Sa 10-11:30 a.m. Code: C723AA2 July 23 Sa 1-2:30 p.m. Code: C808AA1 Aug 8 M 10-11:30 a.m. Code: C808AA2 Aug 8 M 1-2:30 p.m. Dig into Dinosaurs For children ages 5-6, accompanied by an adult As junior paleontologists, we ll examine fossils, arrange skeletons and, of course, dig to uncover animal mysteries. We will explore what scientists have discovered about these prehistoric giants and meet some of their distant relatives. We will also create our own costumes to experience life as a dinosaur. Limited to 16 children per session Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $24 General Public $27 Code: C605DD1 June 5 Su 10-11:30 a.m. Code: C605DD2 June 5 Su 1-2:30 p.m. Code: C606DD1 June 6 M 10-11:30 a.m. Code: C606DD2 June 6 M 1-2:30 p.m. Fabulous Furry Friends For children ages 5-6, accompanied by an adult Do you like furry animals? Here at the Zoo, we have lots of very hairy animals called mammals. Come learn about some of the coolest, warm-blooded animals around. Each participant will create a mammal track art piece to take home. Limited to 16 children per session Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $24 General Public $27 Code: C716FF1 July 16 Sa 9-11 a.m. Code: C716FF2 July 16 Sa 1-3 p.m. Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) , #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org. 19

20 Early Childhood Wiggly Worms and Roly Polys For children ages 5-6, accompanied by an adult Why are bugs hard on the outside and squishy on the inside? We will visit the Monsanto Insectarium to see our wonderful collection of insects and their friends. Custom-design your own pair of wings, and morph into a beautiful butterfly! Limited to 16 children per session Instructors: Zoo Docents Fee: Zoo Members $25 General Public $28 Code: C622WW June 22 W 9-11 a.m. Code: C730WW July 30 Sa 9-11 a.m. Marvelous Marine Mammals For children ages 5-7, accompanied by an adult You ve seen a few of them swimming above you in the Sea Lion Sound tunnel, now come learn all about them! We ll explore the different types of marine mammals that live around the world, including sea lions, dolphins and polar bears. You ll dive into their amazing adaptations and see how we compare to these mammals with a variety of handson activities. The class will also include a private evening visit to Sea Lion Sound. Limited to 16 children per session Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $24 General Public $27 Code: C607MM June 7 Tu 6:30-8 p.m. (evening) Code: C803MM Aug 3 W 6:30-8 p.m. (evening) Nocturnal Neighbors For children ages 5-7, accompanied by an adult Ever wonder what goes on in your yard at night? Learn how bats, owls and other nocturnal animals are adapted to life at night and ways to observe them in your own backyard. Receive your very own bat house to take home and help the bats in your own backyard! Limited to 16 children per session Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $30 General Public $33 Code: C622NN June 22 W 6:30-8 p.m. (evening) Code: C712NN July 12 Tu 6:30-8 p.m. (evening) 20

21 Early Childhood Superhero Science For children ages 5-7, accompanied by an adult Discover who else can leap tall buildings in a single bound, has super senses and can transform to protect themselves. Bring your favorite superhero action figure and we ll explore which animals have similar adaptations to help them survive. We will create our own animal superhero and conduct exciting experiments to learn more about these cool creatures and their amazing adaptations. Limited to 16 children per session Instructor: Early Childhood Instructor Fee: Zoo Members $24 General Public $27 Code: C627SH1 June 27 M 10-11:30 a.m. Code: C627SH2 June 27 M 1-2:30 p.m. Code: C727SH1 July 27 W 6:30-8 p.m. (evening) Code: C809SH1 Aug 9 Tu 6:30-8 p.m. (evening) Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) , #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org. 21

22 Children with Special Needs These programs require the participation of at least one parent or other adult for every one to two registered children. These programs are designed for caregivers to interact with, and help facilitate the learning of the registered program participant. In order to best serve all or our participants, unregistered children may not participate in the programs. The fees for these programs are per child. There is no charge for the accompanying adult. Please list the accompanying adult on the registration form. Summer Come and Discover For school-aged children (K - 12) who would benefit from a group program designed to fit their special needs. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Come and discover the wonderful animal kingdom! Through live animal demonstrations, animal artifacts and activities, we will explore nature s secret for success, from colors to sounds and from heads to tails. Limited to 12 children Instructors: Zoo Docents Fee: Zoo Members $26 General Public $29 Code: C720CD July 20 W 10-11:30 a.m. 22

23 Youth Youth attend these programs on their own, unaccompanied by a parent or other adult. Fins, Fangs, Feathers and Furthermore For students entering K - 1st From earthworms to elephants, animals are grouped together by what makes them the same or different. In this twoday class, we will explore how animals fit into different categories. Through live animal demonstrations, activities, crafts and a tour, you will get to know our Zoo pals a little better! Limited to 16 students per session Instructors: Zoo Docents Fee: Zoo Members $40 General Public $43 Code: Y621FF June 21 & 23 Tu & Th 9-11:30 a.m. Code: Y706FF July 6 & 8 W & F 9-11:30 a.m. Code: Y725FF July 25 & 27 M & W 9-11:30 a.m. What s For Breakfast? For students entering K - 1st I like eggs. My friend the owl likes mice. How do animals know what to eat? Through live animal demonstrations, we ll examine what kinds of adaptations animals have that let them eat the things they do. Limited to 16 students per session Instructors: Zoo Docents Fee: Zoo Members $26 General Public $29 Code: Y616WB June 16 Th 9:30-11 a.m. Code: Y715WB July 15 F 9:30-11 a.m. Animal Tracks and Signs For students entering K - 2nd What can you discover when you look at animal tracks and signs? In this class you will meet live animals and learn how to identify common wildlife species using their tracks. Each child will create a track story and take home craft. Limited to 13 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $26 General Public $29 Code: Y608AT June 8 W 9:30-11 a.m. Code: Y623AT June 23 Th 9:30-11 a.m. Code: Y714AT July 14 Th 9:30-11 a.m. Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) , #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org. 23

24 Youth Awesome Owls For students entering K - 2nd Who s that you hear in the trees at night? Come explore the silent, nighttime world of these woodland friends. We will learn all about owls and what makes them special. Limited to 13 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $26 General Public $29 Code: Y602AO June 2 Th 9:30-11 a.m. Code: Y728AO July 28 Th 9:30-11 a.m. Kali s Story (NEW) For students entering K - 2nd Once upon a time, a polar bear cub was born on the northwest coast of Alaska. That cub s name was Kali (pronounced Cully). Kali grew to be the big bear we love visiting at Polar Bear Point. We will learn where Kali s journey took him, and about a special friend he made along the way. Limited to 14 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $26 General Public $29 Code: Y621KS June 21 Tu 9:30-11 a.m. Code: Y726KS July 26 Tu 9:30-11 a.m. Penguin Plunge Junior For students entering K - 2nd Waddle to the zoo and explore why penguins are the coolest birds around. We will investigate why penguins waddle, swim, and dive through fun activities, and even take a trip to visit our tuxedo-clad friends. Limited to 13 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $26 General Public $29 Code: Y601PJ June 1 W 9:30-11 a.m. Code: Y613PJ June 13 M 9:30-11 a.m. Code: Y620PJ June 20 M 9:30-11 a.m. Code: Y718PJ July 18 M 9:30-11 a.m. Code: Y725PJ July 25 M 9:30-11 a.m. Code: Y727PJ July 27 W 2-3:30 p.m. Birds of Prey For students entering 2nd - 4th Come meet live birds of prey and learn what makes them special in the bird world. Discover these winged predators and discuss the adaptations that help them survive. 24

25 Youth Limited to 14 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $26 General Public $29 Code: Y616BP June 16 Th 2-4 p.m. Code: Y711BP July 11 M 2-4 p.m. Fantastic Felines For students entering 2nd - 4th ROAR and purr Cats are some of the most recognizable animals in the world. In this class, we will learn the differences between big and small cats as we investigate cat adaptations and visit some of our cats at the Zoo. Limited to 14 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $30 General Public $33 Code: Y601FA June 1 W 9-11:30 a.m. Code: Y614FA June 14 Tu 9-11:30 a.m. Code: Y620FA June 20 M 9-11:30 a.m. Code: Y630FA June 30 Th 9-11:30 a.m. Code: Y712FA July 12 Tu 9-11:30 a.m. Code: Y727FA July 27 W 9-11:30 a.m. Invisible World For students entering 2nd - 4th During this two-day class, discover the fascinating wonders of the world not seen by the naked eye. Learn how microscopes work and discover what everyday objects (and some not seen everyday) look like magnified up to 120 times! We will also look for wild critters from a local pond sample that can only be seen under a microscope. Limited to 14 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $38 General Public $42 Code: Y614IW June 14 & 15 Tu & W 9:30-11 a.m. Code: Y713IW July 13 & 14 W & Th 9:30-11 a.m. Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses, Oh My! For students entering 2nd - 4th Dive into the fun-filled world of these fin-footed mammals. Sea lions, seals, and walruses are all in this family and will be the topic of the day. We will learn how to tell them apart, learn where they live, and go see our sea lion stars in the show. After the show, we will take a stroll through the Sea Lion Sound exhibit to visit all of our fin-footed friends up close. Limited to 14 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $38 General Public $42 Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) , #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org. 25

26 Youth Code: Y602SL June 2 Th 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Code: Y613SL June 13 M 1:30-4:30 p.m. Code: Y620SL June 20 M 1:30-4:30 p.m. Code: Y630SL June 30 Th 1:30-4:30 p.m. Code: Y718SL July 18 M 1:30-4:30 p.m. Code: Y728SL July 28 Th 1:30-4:30 p.m. Animal Superheroes For students entering 3rd - 5th There is a reason so many superheroes are named after animals. Why make up superpowers when a lot of animals are born with their own! Let s explore some of the swiftest, strongest, and most invisible heroes on earth. Limited to 14 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $27 General Public $30 Code: Y609SU June 9 Th 9:30-11:30 a.m. Code: Y713SU July 13 W 2-4 p.m. Code: Y721SU July 21 Th 2-4 p.m. Dino-Mite Discoveries For students entering 3rd - 5th Have you ever wondered what it is like to study dinosaurs and fossils like a real paleontologist? Did certain dinosaurs really have feathers? Just how much can a fossil tell us about the earth 200 million years ago? In this class, we will explore what scientists have discovered about how dinosaurs lived and how they use fossils to learn more about them. We will meet distant dinosaur relatives and make our own fossil replicas to take home. Limited to 15 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $30 General Public $33 Code: Y609DD June 9 Th 2-4:30 p.m. Code: Y711DD July 11 M 9:30 a.m noon Code: Y726DD July 26 Tu 2-4:30 p.m. Herp, Herp, Hooray For students entering 3rd - 5th Come explore our awesome amphibians and radical reptiles. We will meet snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and toads; learn about their lives in the wild, and what the Saint Louis Zoo is doing to conserve these amazing animals. 26

27 Youth Limited to 15 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $27 General Public $30 Code: Y615HH June 15 W 2-4 p.m. Code: Y622HH June 22 W 2-4 p.m. Code: Y713HH July 13 W 9:30-11:30 a.m. Code: Y725HH July 25 M 2-4 p.m. Penguin Plunge For students entering 3rd - 5th Why do penguins look like they are wearing tuxedos? Are they really birds? How can you tell them apart? Join us as we investigate these unique animals. We will also waddle over to the Penguin & Puffin Coast exhibit to learn more about these fascinating animals. Playful Primates For students entering 3rd - 5th Do you love monkeys, apes, and lemurs? Swing on down to the Zoo, where you will discover what all primates have in common and how they are different. We will also play games, and make a craft to help us learn about the primates we have at the Zoo. We will finish up our class with a visit to the Primate House and Fragile Forest. Limited to 15 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $30 General Public $33 Code: Y602PL June 2 Th 9:30 a.m noon Code: Y719PL July 19 Tu 9:30 a.m noon Code: Y727PL July 27 W 2-4:30 p.m. Limited to 15 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $30 General Public $33 Code: Y616PP June 16 Th 9:30-12 noon Code: Y620PP June 20 M 2-4:30 p.m. Code: Y714PP July 14 Th 2-4:30 p.m. Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) , #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org. 27

28 Youth Polar Bears For students entering 3rd - 5th Is a polar bear s fur really white? Why are their feet so big, but their ears so small? How do they survive in one of the coldest places on earth? Join us for this cool class, where we will talk about these magnificent bears and what we can do to help their changing arctic world. Limited to 14 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $27 General Public $30 Code: Y609PB June 9 Th 2-4 p.m. Code: Y621PB June 21 Tu 2-4 p.m. Code: Y712PB July 12 Tu 2-4 p.m. Code: Y721PB July 21 Th 9:30-11:30 a.m. Rainforest Rumble For students entering 3rd - 5th Join us for a visit to see gorillas, parrots, monkeys and other rainforest residents at the Saint Louis Zoo. During this action-packed adventure, you will learn about the unique features of the rainforests, the animals that live there, and what you can do to help animals in this amazing habitat. Limited to 15 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $33 General Public $36 Code: Y621RA June 21 Tu 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Code: Y726RA July 26 Tu 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Animal Myths and Legends For students entering 4th - 6th From art to books to movies, animals play an important role in our modernday entertainment. But do dragons really exist? What exactly is a Piasa? Where did the myth of the Kraken come from? This class will explore a variety of animals, real and imaginary, and how they add to our enjoyment of the stories in which they are found. Limited to 16 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $27 General Public $30 Code: Y621ML June 21 Tu 2-4 p.m. Code: Y714ML July 14 Th 2-4 p.m. 28

29 Youth Camp Caribbean (NEW) For students entering 4th - 6th Come experience Caribbean Cove from the keeper s point of view. Prepare diets for the stingrays and sharks, tour the life support tent and see all that goes into maintaining the exhibit to keep the animals healthy and exhibit looking nice. An art project, game and observation activity will complete the day. A Saint Louis Zoo snack and lunch will be provided. Limited to 15 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $90 General Public $100 Code: Y617CC June 17 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Code: Y624CC June 24 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Code: Y701CC July 1 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Code: Y708CC July 8 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Code: Y715CC July 15 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Code: Y722CC July 22 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Code: Y729CC July 29 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Code: Y805CC Aug 5 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Code: Y812CC Aug 12 F 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Grossology For students entering 4th - 6th In this class, gross is good! You will have an up-close, personal experience with hairballs, slime-producing creatures, and some of the grossest things you have never heard of! Let your inner grossologist shine while learning about all the different ways scientists investigate gross things. To top it off, we will make your very own collection of gross things to take home! Limited to 16 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $27 General Public $30 Code: Y623GR June 23 Th 2-4 p.m. Code: Y727GR July 27 W 9:30-11:30 a.m. Junior Keeper For students entering 5th - 6th Find out what it is really like to be a keeper at the Saint Louis Zoo. In this class, we will meet live animals, solve keeper challenges, and play a game or two. We will explore all the different things keepers do every single day to ensure the health and wellbeing of our animals. So get ready to dig in for this exciting hands-on keeper experience. NOTE: Wear old clothes and shoes. Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) , #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org. 29

30 Youth Limited to 12 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $45 General Public $50 Code: Y608JK June 8 & 9 W & Th 9-12 noon Code: Y615JK June 15 & 16 W & Th 9-12 noon Code: Y622JK June 22 & 23 W & Th 9-12 noon Photo Safari For students entering 5th - 6th Join us to discover some of the Zoo s most impressive animals and how to take their pictures. We will provide a digital camera for each participant to use while we learn about photography at the Zoo. Come back the second week to assemble your photos in a special memory photo album to take home. Film development included. We look forward to having you in this fun art and animals program! Limited to 16 students per session Instructors: Zoo Docents Fee: Zoo Members $55 General Public $58 Code: Y606PS June 6 & M 9-11:30 a.m. June 13 M 9-10:30 a.m. Junior Marine Biologist For students entering 5th - 7th What does it take to be a marine biologist? Dive into a class that immerses you in the wonders of our oceans and make dissecting discoveries along the way! In this four-day program, students will investigate the many kinds of animals that call the ocean and other saltwater environments their home. Students will practice techniques used by marine biologists, including the importance of water chemistry and how to monitor water quality. Participants will make scientific observations through dissections of a fish and squid as they learn about their anatomy and survival needs. Microscopes will help students discover and view the unseen parts of the marine world. We will explore our connection and our role here in St. Louis in the conservation of our waterways and oceans. Note: Bring your lunch and a beverage. Limited to 14 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $190 General Public $210 Code: Y627MB June M-Th 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Code: Y718MB July M-Th 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Code: Y607PS June 7 & Tu 9-11:30 a.m. June 14 Tu 9-10:30 a.m. 30

31 Youth Junior Marine Biologist Beforeand After-Care For students entering 5th - 7th Instructors: Seasonal Instructors, Zoo Staff and Zoo ALIVE Volunteers Before- and after-care is available each day for an additional fee. Participants may be dropped off by 7:15 a.m. to enjoy a continental breakfast (cereal, fruit, milk, juice) or can eat a breakfast they bring. Indoor activities will be offered until 8:45 a.m., when participants will be escorted to their program for check-in. After-care will run from 3-6 p.m. Participants will visit Zoo grounds, and enjoy small group activities until pick-up at 6 p.m. Snacks will be provided or participants can bring their own snack. Junior Biologist Before-Care Fee: Zoo Members $25 General Public $30 Code: Y627BC June M-Th 7:15-8:45 a.m. Animal Scene Investigation For students entering grades 5th - 8th Come and discover how scientists study what animals leave behind to learn more about them. Scientists use bones, teeth, tracks, insects and scat to investigate animal mysteries. In this class, you will be the scientist. Learn to recognize factors necessary to estimate an organism s time of death. We will apply our problem-solving skills to solve an on-grounds mystery. Limited to 16 students per session Fee: Zoo Members $30 General Public $33 Code: Y614AS June 14 Tu 2-4:30 p.m. Code: Y630AS June 30 Th 9:30 a.m noon Code: Y712AS July 12 Tu 9:30 a.m noon Code: Y728AS July 28 Th 2-4:30 p.m. Code: Y718BC July M-Th 7:15-8:45 a.m. Junior Biologist After-Care Fee: Zoo Members $70 General Public $75 Code: Y627AC June M-Th 3-6 p.m. Code: Y718AC July M-Th 3-6 p.m. Questions? Contact the Education Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (314) , #6 or at educationquestions@stlzoo.org. 31