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Winter Break Camp
Winter Break Camp offers exciting exploration opportunities for animal and nature lovers in grades PreK-4. Each Winter Break Camp group will explore the zoo and do activities to learn about animal diversity, environmental conservation, and ways Lincoln Park Zoo cares for animals at the zoo and conserves them in the wild.
Pricing | Cancellation Deadline | Scholarships | Themes | FAQs | About the Staff
PRICING
Active Lincoln Park Zoo members at any level receive a 15-percent discount on registration. Become a member today!
Full-Day Programs (Grades 1-4)
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
$70/day ($60/day for Lincoln Park Zoo members)
Half-Day Programs (preK–K)
(PreK campers must be at least 4 years old at the time of Winter Break Camp.)
Morning Session: 9–11:30 a.m.
OR
Afternoon Session: 12:30–3 p.m.
$35/day ($30/day for Lincoln Park Zoo members)
Registration includes:
· Conservation Camp T-shirt
· A healthy snack (possible snacks include veggies, fruit, or crackers)
After Care
After Care is available from 3–5 p.m. for full-day and for half-day campers attending the afternoon session. Campers stay after to enjoy additional time on zoo grounds and within the classroom while participating in a variety of activities, including going to animal buildings and playing games. Instructors may utilize educator resources, such as videos and online games. Campers will receive an additional healthy snack during After Care. Cost is $20 per camper per day.
CANCELLATION DEADLINE
Lincoln Park Zoo adheres to a strict cancellation and refund policy. If, for any reason, you need to cancel your registration before December 16, a refund will be issued, less a 12.5 percent processing fee. After December 16, Lincoln Park Zoo will not be able to offer any refunds for cancelled registrations. If the zoo must cancel a program, full refunds will be issued.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
Lincoln Park Zoo offers a limited number of scholarships, ranging from partial scholarships to full scholarships which cover the cost of participation. Please complete and submit an application to be considered for a scholarship.
Please note: scholarships are limited. Applying for a scholarship does not guarantee a spot in a program.
Application deadline: December 6
Click here to complete the online Scholarship Application in English
Haga clic aqui para completar la solicitud de Becas en Español/Click here to fill out the online Scholarship Application in Spanish
Themes
Campers are divided by age group (preK–K, grades 1–2, grades 3–4). Camp groups will explore the same themes each day but will participate in different hands-on activities appropriate to their age.
Beneath the Surface: December 23
River otters splash and play underwater, naked mole rats create entire colonies underground, and fish explore a whole different world under the sea. Discover how animals are adapted for mysterious and complex lives beneath the surface.
Cool Climbers: December 27
Imagine if you could spend nearly all of your life high above the ground. Discover how most primates are adapted for climbing or swinging through treetops, and explore how hooved animals like takins thrive high in the mountains.
Rapid Runners: December 30
For many African savannah animals—like cheetahs, gazelles and zebras—running fast has become an evolutionary arms race, with prey and predator species constantly working to outrun the other. Explore the science of animal speed and see how you match up to some of the fastest animals on the planet.
Frequent Flyers: December 31
While humans have been flying planes for only a century, birds, bats, and insects have been perfecting the art of flying for millennia. Investigate the adaptations and mechanics of flight in our furry and feathery friends.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE CAMP STAFF
Each camp group is led by two camp instructors who have extensive professional experience working with children and a demonstrated commitment to connecting children to the natural world. All camp instructors are first aid and CPR certified. Camp instructors facilitate all educational components of the camp day, but groups also have the chance to meet zoo staff throughout the week, from zookeepers to scientists.
For more information please email Camp@lpzoo.org or call 312-742-2056.
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