ZooCamp: Tadpole Academy
ZooCamp: Tadpole Academy
Have an older camper? Check out Zoo Adventures!
“I've never seen [my daughter] so enthused about any school or camp experience before… Schools could take a lesson or two from your curricula -- you managed to integrate content with experience, problem solving, and cooperative group work. You even got kids taking notes -- and looking back at them. And loving every minute of it…. My daughter was in heaven for a week. Thank you and thank you again.”
Lise Brody, parent of a ZooCamper
(ages 4 - 5)
Tadpole Academy is a great way to introduce your 4 – 5 year old to camp at Roger Williams Park Zoo! Each day is only three hours long and includes stories, crafts, games, snacks and zoo exploration in a safe, small group of only 10 campers per week.
Each Spring & Summer camper receives one complimentary ZooCamp T-shirt that must be worn daily.
Note: All Tadpole Academy campers must be completely toilet trained (requiring no assistance in the bathroom)!
Morning session runs 8:30-11:30
Afternoon session runs 12:30-3:30
After camp care is available Monday – Thursday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. (for p.m. session only).
NEW for 2013 – 5 year old campers may register for both a morning & afternoon session for a full-day of Tadpole Academy!
Registration opens January 19th for ALL Zoo Camps.
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Winter Tadpole Academy | February 19 - 22
Members: $115/ Non-members: $140
Storybook Adventures
Come explore the world of animals through children’s literature. During this week campers will learn all about the animals that have inspired some of their favorite children’s books.
AM Theme: Books by Eric Carle
PM Theme: Books by Leo Lionni
Important Information:
- Registration begins at 9:00am January 19. Registration deadlines are two weeks prior to your desired week of camp, but camps may sell out prior to deadlines so be sure to register early!
- $10 sibling discount for all ZooCamps! First registration will be at full price, $10 discount will be applied to each sibling thereafter. Siblings must be registered within the same account.
- Be sure to download the 2013 ZooCamp Handbook prior to starting camp.
- We strongly recomend you register your child online, but to register by mail please download the mail in registration form & the medical information form.
- Have a question? Visit our F.A.Q page>
Spring Tadpole Academy | April 15 - 19
Members: $140/ Non-members: $165
AM Theme: Among the Trees
Have you ever climbed a tree, played with sticks and leaves, or swung from a tire swing? A tree is a special place that can also be a home from many different animals. Some animals spend their entire lives around a single tree while others stop for a rest or a meal. During the week campers will explore how animals and people rely on trees.
PM Theme: Animal Athletes
What animal can travel at speeds of 200 mph or lift 850 times its own weight? From sprinters to divers to weightlifters; campers will explore the superstar athletes of the animal kingdom.
Important Information:
- Registration begins at 9:00am January 19. Registration deadlines are two weeks prior to your desired week of camp, but camps may sell out prior to deadlines so be sure to register early!
- $10 sibling discount for all ZooCamps! First registration will be at full price, $10 discount will be applied to each sibling thereafter. Siblings must be registered within the same account.
- Be sure to download the 2013 ZooCamp Handbook prior to starting camp.
- We strongly recomend you register your child online, but to register by mail please download the mail in registration form & the medical information form.
- Have a question? Visit our F.A.Q page>
Summer Tadpole Academy | 2013
Members: $140/ Non-members: $165
AM Theme: What's for Lunch?
What does your camper like to eat for lunch? Peanut butter and jelly? Ham and cheese? During this week your camper will learn all about what animals like to eat while getting up close and personal with herbivores, omnivores, carnivores, insectivores and decomposers that live right here at the zoo!
PM Theme: Growing Up Wild
All living things grow and change during their lifetime. During the week campers will explore the life cycles of some of their favorite animals from insects that go through metamorphosis to birds that hatch from eggs.
Please note: Children may be registered for a maximum of one week of each theme of Summer Tadpole Academy.
Week 1: June 17 - 21
Week 2: June 24 - 28
Week 3: July 1,2,3, & 5* (No camp July 4, a $30 discount applies.)
Week 4: July 8 - 12
Week 5: July 15 - 19
Week 6: July 22 - 26
Week 7 July 29 - August 2
Week 8: August 5 - 9
Week 9: August 12 - 16
Week 10: August 19 -23
Important Information:
- Registration begins at 9:00am January 19. Registration deadlines are two weeks prior to your desired week of camp, but camps may sell out prior to deadlines so be sure to register early!
- $10 sibling discount for all ZooCamps! First registration will be at full price, $10 discount will be applied to each sibling thereafter. Siblings must be registered within the same account.
- Be sure to download the 2013 ZooCamp Handbook prior to starting camp.
- We strongly recomend you register your child online, but to register by mail please download the mail in registration form & the medical information form.
- Have a question? Visit our F.A.Q page>
