Our day camps are led by experienced Museum educators. Our team approach implements creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication into each day’s lesson plan. From encounters with wildlife to exploring cultural heritage, your child will have an enriching camp experience at the Museum. Day camps are offered to children in Kindergarten- 5th grade. Please register your child in the camp of their current grade level.
How to Register for Multiple Camp Weeks Online
REGISTRATIONS
Online registration will close at 12 p.m. on the day prior to each camp. You may download, and bring in a registration form on the day of camp, but please know this does not guarantee you a spot. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Early registration is recommended.
We understand that changes arise in scheduling and therefore allow for one change in date and time no less than 2 weeks prior to the camp date. A $25 administrative fee for program date/time change is applied to any change made in addition to the allowed change, or one that is less than 2 weeks prior.
CAMP LUNCH PROGRAM
The Museum’s Trail Break Café offers a lunch program for K-8th grade campers. Lunch order forms may be downloaded from the forms section. Forms should be filled out by a parent or guardian, and sent with payment to camp with campers.
Tree to Tree Adventure Camps: Parents must complete the Tree-to-Tree e-zwaiver no more than 24 hours prior to day camp, OR filled out manually the day of the camp. Children 41” – 60” tall may use the TREEmendous Adventures Course, $15 per child. Children at least 54” tall may use the Canopy Crossing Course, $25 per child. ****Fees are in addition to camp fee. Tree to Tree waivers must be filled out each time your child participates in the course.***
FORMS
Authorization-for-Pick-Up
Day Camp 2018
REGISTRATION LINKS ARE FOUND ON OUR EVENT CALENDAR ON THE DATE OF YOUR SELECTED CAMP
Please sign up for the grade that your child is currently enrolled in.
All Camps: $50/day for members, $55/day for non-members
Normal Hours: 8:45am – 4:45pm
Extended Care ($8): 7:45am – 5:45pm
| Date | Theme |
| 9/19 | Vulture Awareness Day
International Vulture Awareness Day is September 1, 2018. Campers will get to learn about the importance of vultures on the ecosystem and see some up-close! |
| 10/12 | Bats and the History of Halloween
Learn about this spooktastic day and some of the eerie animals related to Halloween. |
| 11/19 | Zipping Through Fall – ZIP CAMP
Enjoy Tree to Tree Adventures and then learn all about the colors of fall. |
| 11/20 | Outdoor Explorations
Explore the Tallahassee Museum! Take a journey through the property; campers will go on a scavenger hunt, learn how to ID plants, and go dip netting! |
| 11/21 | Animal Architects
Some animals dig, some build nests, some wander into another’s home. Campers will learn how an animal builds a habitat to feel safe in the wild. Explore the Mysteries of Below the Ground: The Architecture of Ant Nests exhibit before it leaves in December. |
| 12/27 | Winter Creations
Campers will bake cookies and make winter crafts. Spend the day enjoy everything winter has to offer. |
| 12/28 | Mad Science
During the camp, campers will get to make slime, explode soda, and enjoy additional STEM activities. |
| 12/31 | Zip into the New Year – ZIP CAMP
Spend the morning zipping through Tree to Tree Adventures. Then learn about New Year’s traditions. |
| 1/2 | Jr. Zoo Keeper
Learn about how we take care of our animals at the museum. Campers will even get to make enrichments for the animals and get a chance to pass them out! |
| 1/3 | Collection Creation
Explore all of our exhibits and collections. Learn about what it takes to manage all the exhibits and collections here at the museum. |
| 1/4 | Animal Myths
The Wise ole Owl. Blind Bats. Poisonous Snakes. Toads Causing Warts. This camp will bust some myths and find out the truth about the Animal Kingdom. |
| 1/7 | Winter Migration – ZIP CAMP
Travel through the trees during Tree to Tree Adventures and then learn about the animals traveling through |
| 3/18 | Under the Sea
Let’s dive into the ocean to learn about the deep sea and mysterious creatures that live there! |
| 3/19 | Spring into Spring – ZIP CAMP
Hop, skip, jump, and zip into Spring time! Today, campers will get to go on Tree to Tree Adventures and learn all about movement. |
| 3/20 | Spring Farm Day
Today is the first day of Spring! Learn all about this important season on the farm. We will explore how farm life changes at this time of year. |
| 3/21 | Sense-ational Species
Campers will learn about the five senses through the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin of animals. They will get an earful about how animals use their senses to survive in the wild. |
| 3/22 | Life’s a Beach
Bring your swimsuit and sunscreen. Campers will get to play in the sprinklers and learn about the animals they find at the beach. |
| 3/25 | Springtime Sports – ZIP CAMP
Campers will enjoy Tree to Tree Adventures. They will learn about the history of different sports and then enjoy some friendly competition! |
| 4/19 | Wild about Art
Kids will get wild with their art today, so prepare to get messy. They will find the art of nature, get to watch an animal paint, and make their own creations. |