👶 Ages 5–103-week course📍 West Orange

Zoo Mini Camp

Name: Zoo Mini Camp
Start: 2026-11-03T09:00:00-05:00
Location: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

📆Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM

📍Essex County Turtle Back Zoo · 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 Get directions ↗

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About this event

Join us at Turtle Back Zoo for some wild fun! We offer mini-camps throughout the school year on days that coincide with many of the major school holidays. The camp day runs from 9am-4pm and is available for ages 5 to 10. Campers should bring their own snack and lunch. We do our best to host a tree nut-free environment for our campers. We receive and comply with guidance from our local health agencies regarding COVID-19 and all other health and welfare concerns. Upcoming Mini Camp Dates Monday, September 21, 2026 Monday, October 12, 2026 Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Thursday-Friday November 5-6, 2026 Ages 5-7 Registration Ages 8-10 Registration Cost Mini camp costs $100/day. You may register for one day or multiple. Extended care is not available during any mini camp session. The mission of Turtle Back Zoo camp is to foster an appreciation for wildlife and the natural world through fun and educational activities. To further our mission of conservation, education, and stewardship, campers will be introduced to the extraordinary world of animals, nature, and science. Children will enjoy age-appropriate camp activities that include games, teacher-led lessons, behind-the-scenes visits, up-close animal encounters, hands-on science demonstrations, and fun crafts. Additional Information and Cancellation Policy Cancellation policy: Refunds are guaranteed for cancellation requests made in writing least 3 weeks prior to the start of program. For requests made within 3 weeks of the start of camp, refunds are not guaranteed. Sign-in Procedures: Campers must be signed-in and -out by an authorized adult each day of camp. Authorized adults must present a physical copy of a government-issued photo ID in order to pick-up campers. What to Bring: Please ensure that your child has a snack, lunch, refillable water bottle, and is dressed comfortably for the outdoors. We will go outside rain, snow, or shine, as long as it is safe. Curriculum: Lessons and materials are not provided in advance of camp. An example of the daily schedule is shown below; days vary per age group, animal availability, weather, etc. 1. Check-in2. Discovery Activity/Game3. Lesson4. Snack5. Zoo Visit6. Lunch7. Animal Presentation8. Lesson9. Craft/Science Demo10. Zoo Visit11. Take-home Activity/ Game

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