{"id":6748,"date":"2018-10-19T19:21:22","date_gmt":"2018-10-19T19:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/denverzootemp.org\/?page_id=6748"},"modified":"2026-02-09T10:55:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T17:55:47","slug":"safari-camps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/es\/safari-camps\/","title":{"rendered":"Safari Camps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div  class='lhl-section urbi-component urbi-component front_view lhl_comp_width_inherit lhl_spacing_t_09 lhl_spacing_b_07 lhl_spacing_l_00 lhl_spacing_r_00 section-background-t  ' ><div class=\"urbi-component-inner\">\n    <div class=\"is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">When School Is Out, Safari Camps Are In!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Safari Camps provide the perfect adventure for campers that have the drive and desire to discover an affection for animals. Camps feature animal experiences, zoo expeditions, engineering authentic solutions to real-world challenges, and hands-on, camper-driven exploration.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div  class='lhl-section urbi-component urbi-component front_view lhl_comp_width_inherit lhl_spacing_t_09 lhl_spacing_b_09 lhl_spacing_l_00 lhl_spacing_r_00 section-background-t urbi-component-bg--white  bg-pattern-option4' ><div class=\"urbi-component-inner\">\n    <div class=\"is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>After you have registered for camp <\/em>and <em>received your invite to set up your campers&#8217; profiles in CampDoc, you can access your account here! <\/em>Upload medical info, update emergency contacts, etc. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-fade-mobile\"><a href=\"http:\/\/app.campdoc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"865\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/campdoc-partner-meta.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43559\" style=\"width:271px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/campdoc-partner-meta.png 865w, https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/campdoc-partner-meta-220x101.png 220w, https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/campdoc-partner-meta-768x352.png 768w, https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/campdoc-partner-meta-50x23.png 50w, https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/campdoc-partner-meta-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div  class='lhl-section urbi-component urbi-component front_view lhl_comp_width_inherit lhl_spacing_t_09 lhl_spacing_b_09 lhl_spacing_l_00 lhl_spacing_r_00 section-background-t  ' ><div class=\"urbi-component-inner\">\n    <div class=\"is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<div  class='lhl-headline urbi-component urbi-component front_view lhl_comp_width_inherit lhl_spacing_t_09 lhl_spacing_b_06 lhl_spacing_l_00 lhl_spacing_r_00 section-background-t ' >\n<div class=\"urbi-component-inner\">\n    <div class=\" uk-grid-match uk-grid\" uk-grid>\n\n        <div class=\"uk-width-expand@m\">\n            <div class=\"hl-title\">\n                <h2 class=\"\"> Safari Camps<\/h2>                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"uk-width-auto@m hl-link-container uk-grid-item-match\">\n            <a class=\"urbi-link urbi-card__cta lhl_button lhl_button_type_solid lhl_button_color_ctalink lhl_button_width_default\" href=\"\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >Read more<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div  class='lhl-tabs urbi-component urbi-component front_view lhl_comp_width_inherit lhl_spacing_t_05 lhl_spacing_b_02 lhl_spacing_l_00 lhl_spacing_r_00 section-background-t lhlcomp_tabs urbi_component urbi-component lhl_ptb_60 lhl_ptb_120_@l' >\r\n<div class=\"\">\r\n    <div class=\"urbi-component-inner\">\r\n\r\n                    <ul class=\"uk-tab lhlcomp_tabs__tabs\" data-uk-tab=\"connect:#lhlcomp_tabs__block_fb54d1d86d7d1f58f87d5eb4027d4a17\">\r\n\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n                <ul id=\"lhlcomp_tabs__block_fb54d1d86d7d1f58f87d5eb4027d4a17\" class=\"uk-switcher uk-margin lhlcomp_tabs__content\">\r\n                        \n\r\n<li class='lhlcomp_tabs__content_li' data-content=\"spring-safari\" id=\"-spring-safari\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n            <ul class=\"phantom_tabs\">\r\n            <li id=\"lhlcomp_tabs__block_b38728a586a60faed1a8d43758b6d0c0\" class=\"lhlcomp_tabs__nav_li\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" class=\"urbi_tabs_tab_link\" data-id=\"spring-safari\">Spring Safari<\/a>\r\n            <\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"lhlcomp_tab__inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n\n\n<div  class='lhl-section urbi-component urbi-component front_view lhl_comp_width_inherit lhl_spacing_t_03 lhl_spacing_b_00 lhl_spacing_l_00 lhl_spacing_r_00 section-background-t  ' ><div class=\"urbi-component-inner\">\n    <div class=\"is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring Safari<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GRADES<\/strong><br>K\u20134<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DATES + TIMES<\/strong><br>Single day camp experiences offered 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. <br><strong>2026 Dates:<\/strong><br>Tuesday, March 24 <br>Wednesday, March 25 <br>Tuesday, March 31 <br>Wednesday, April 1<br><br><em>Late Care is not offered during Spring Safari Camp.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><br>$85 per camper\/day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACCESS TO AWE SCHOLARSHIP FUND<br><\/strong>Scholarships are available through DZCA&#8217;s Access to Awe Scholarship Fund. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/vhYRiBwU1V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a> to apply for financial assistance prior to registering online.<\/p>\n\n\n    \r\n    \r\n    <div class='urbi_button_link'><a class=\"urbi-link lhl_button lhl_button--small lhl_button_color_default lhl_button_width_default lhl_button--block\" href=\"https:\/\/my.denverzoo.org\/events?kid=77&#038;startdate=2026-03-24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Registration opens February 10, 2026 to Members + General Public<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-paragraph-large-font-size\"><strong>CONTACT US<br><\/strong>Questions or concerns? Contact our Safari Camp Team at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:SafariCamps@denverzoo.org\">SafariCamps@denverzoo.org<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<div  class='lhl-accordion urbi-component urbi-component front_view lhl_comp_width_inherit lhl_spacing_t_09 lhl_spacing_b_09 lhl_spacing_l_00 lhl_spacing_r_00 section-background-t' ><div class=\"urbi-component-inner\">\n    <ul id=\"accordion-ca594\" class=\"uk-accordion lhl-accordion-items\" uk-accordion data-id=\"accordion-ca594\"><li id=\"accordion-ca594--programming-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-ca594--programming\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">Programming<\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><div class=\"fl-cta-wrap fl-cta-stacked fl-cta-left\">\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW88121282 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88121282 BCX0\">Portions of all camps may take place outdoors. Please ensure your camper is prepared for outdoor exploration!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW88121282 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"fl-cta-text\">\n<div class=\"fl-cta-text-content\">\n<h3>Wildly Legendary<\/h3>\n<p>Unearth ancient animal myths and legends and make connections to real-life zoo animals! Put your science skills to the test as you explore how the characteristics and behaviors of real animals have influenced legendary tales from around the world. Search for clues, discover \u201cevidence\u201d that may have given rise to fantastical stories, and explore the animals of DZCA in a new way!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday, March 24: Mythical Friends<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, March 25: Hidden Giants<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday, March 31: Wings of Wonder<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, April 1: Magical Mashups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"accordion-ca594--things-to-know-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-ca594--things-to-know\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">Things to Know<\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><div class=\"fl-cta-text-content\">\n<p>Full-Day camps are offered for children<strong> currently enrolled in Kindergarten \u2013 Grade 4<\/strong>. Campers who have not started Kindergarten as of Fall 2024 are not eligible to attend. Campers must be registered for the grade level they are currently in. All camp curricula are designed with specific activities appropriate for each developmental stage.<\/p>\n<p>Parents\/Guardians must register their own children, using their own DZCA account, to participate in Safari Camp. Booking for other children, requiring bookings to be transferred between families\/accounts, will result in a $50 transfer fee.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Campers will need to bring:<\/li>\n<li>Sack lunch + 2 snacks<\/li>\n<li>Backpack<\/li>\n<li>Water bottle<\/li>\n<li>Weather appropriate clothing and footwear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"accordion-ca594--registration-information-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-ca594--registration-information\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">Registration Information<\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><p><em>IMPORTANT: Do not check out as a guest. Please sign in or create an account to purchase camps and complete waivers and other important steps in the Camp Portal.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"accordion-ca594--cancellation-policy-service-fees-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-ca594--cancellation-policy-service-fees\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">Cancellation Policy + Service Fees<\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cancellation Policy:<\/b>\u00a0All sales are final, unless the Zoo must cancel the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Service Fees:<\/b> With advance notice, children may be dropped off or picked up during lunchtime (12:00\u20131:00 p.m.) at no charge, as campers are always in a pre-defined area during the lunch hour. At other times of the day, campers may be anywhere within the 80-acre Zoo property (or on a field trip), making late arrivals and early departures complicated, resulting in a $5 service fee per camper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/li>\n\n\r\n<li class='lhlcomp_tabs__content_li' data-content=\"summer-safari\" id=\"-summer-safari\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n            <ul class=\"phantom_tabs\">\r\n            <li id=\"lhlcomp_tabs__block_d4900c9868999cfbbb09c1505ad481ae\" class=\"lhlcomp_tabs__nav_li\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" class=\"urbi_tabs_tab_link\" data-id=\"summer-safari\">Summer Safari<\/a>\r\n            <\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"lhlcomp_tab__inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n\n\n<div  class='lhl-section urbi-component urbi-component front_view lhl_comp_width_inherit lhl_spacing_t_03 lhl_spacing_b_00 lhl_spacing_l_00 lhl_spacing_r_00 section-background-t  ' ><div class=\"urbi-component-inner\">\n    <div class=\"is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Safari <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>REGISTRATION<\/strong><br>Our registration process looks a little different since the last time you might have registered! We\u2019ve put together a quick set of instructions to guide you\u2014whether you\u2019re registering for multiple camps or have campers of different ages in the same week, we\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please make sure you have created an account, or recently updated your password, at my.denverzoo.org before registration! If you attempt to check out as a guest, you may lose your spot in camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration opens for Members at 9:00 a.m. on January 13 and for the General Public at 9:00 a.m. on January 14.<\/p>\n\n\n    \r\n    \r\n    <div class='urbi_button_link'><a class=\"urbi-link lhl_button lhl_button--small lhl_button_color_default lhl_button_width_default lhl_button--block\" href=\"https:\/\/scribehow.com\/viewer\/2026_DZCA_Summer_Safari_Registration__wSLGkE4RTm-Vl103UE-EOA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >Registration Instructions<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>GRADES<\/strong><br>Weekly Programs for Kindergarten Through 9th Grade&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DATES + TIMES<\/strong><br><strong>Running Weekly: May 27\u2013August 7, 2026,<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/strong><br><br>A limited number of Late Care spots are available for pre-registered campers.&nbsp; <br>Late Care is available from 4:15\u20135:30 p.m. <em>Before Care is not offered.<\/em>&nbsp;<br><br><em>All Camps are not offered every week. <a href=\"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26-CLE-182_SummerSafari_Camp-Schedule_v2.0_SR_1.06.26_WEB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 schedule can be found here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><br>5-day Camps \u2013 $449<br>4-day Camps (June 29-July 2)- $359<br>3-day Camps (May 27-29) \u2013 $269<br>6-9 Grades \u201cConservation\u201d Camps \u2013 $499<br>8-9 Grades \u201cAnimal Care 101\u201d Camp \u2013 $499<br>Late Care \u2013 $100 for 5-day Camps, $80 for 4-day camps, $60 for 3-day Camps&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2026 Summer Safari Camps are available at the above rates for both members and the general public. We appreciate your support!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-paragraph-large-font-size\"><strong>ACCESS TO AWE SCHOLARSHIP FUND<\/strong><br>Scholarships may be available through DZCA&#8217;s Access to Awe Scholarship Fund. The 2026 application window has closed and all funding has been disbursed.<\/h3>\n\n\n    \r\n    \r\n    <div class='urbi_button_link'><a class=\"urbi-link lhl_button lhl_button--small lhl_button_color_default lhl_button_width_default lhl_button--block\" href=\"http:\/\/my.denverzoo.org\/account\/login?returnurl=https:\/\/my.denverzoo.org\/55508\/69425\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Camps will appear in the registration portal for members after 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13. Camps will appear for the General Public after 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-paragraph-large-font-size\"><strong>CONTACT US<br><\/strong>Questions or concerns? Contact us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:guestcare@denverzoo.org\">guestcare@denverzoo.org<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<div  class='lhl-accordion urbi-component urbi-component front_view lhl_comp_width_inherit lhl_spacing_t_09 lhl_spacing_b_09 lhl_spacing_l_00 lhl_spacing_r_00 section-background-t' ><div class=\"urbi-component-inner\">\n    <ul id=\"accordion-ade18\" class=\"uk-accordion lhl-accordion-items\" uk-accordion data-id=\"accordion-ade18\"><li id=\"accordion-ade18--programming-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-ade18--programming\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">Programming<\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><div>\n<p><strong>KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Zoo Engineers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Every animal needs a habitat. Take a closer look at the Zoo homes of our favorite animal residents and discover how their space provides what they need! If you built a zoo, what would the habitats look like? We&#8217;ll need to ensure the creature comforts; put on your Zoo engineer hat if you&#8217;re up to the challenge!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The Zoo in You<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Two peas in a pod or apples and oranges? Explore the diversity that makes our animal kingdom truly extraordinary. Compare and contrast patterns, traits, habits, and lifestyles &#8211; and where YOU fit in the puzzle! Connect the dots \u2013 and stripes! &#8211; as we uncover the characteristics that make all living things the same, but different.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Nature Play the Zoo Way<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Your camper will have an unbe-LEAF-able week connecting with animals and the natural world in this nature play camp. Young explorers will engage their sense of wonder and discovery as they literally dig into nature on the Zofnass Barclay Family Nature Play Trail; climb under bushes, find bugs, balance on stumps, and get their hands dirty. This camp is sure to ROCK \u2013 come play with us!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>2ND AND 3RD GRADE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Eco Explorers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Join us on a journey of discovery as we uncover the connections between plants, animals and people in the ecosystems we share.\u202f At Denver Zoo, we believe that everyone has the power to make a positive impact on our planet.\u202f We\u2019ll help campers discover the ways they are already helping wildlife, and easy ways to keep making a difference!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Zooper Keepers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Denver Zoo has its very own Zooper Heroes \u2013 the animal care team! Each day they provide food, space, fun, and support for over 3000 animals, each with unique needs. From a three-legged African wild dog to nearly 30 tons of elephant &#8211; get to know the animals, their stories, and play a role in helping them thrive!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Nature Play the Zoo Way<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Your camper will have an unbe-LEAF-able week connecting with animals and the natural world in this nature play camp.\u00a0 Young explorers will engage their sense of wonder and discovery as they literally dig into nature on the Zofnass Barclay Family Nature Play Trail; climb under bushes, find bugs, balance on stumps, and get their hands dirty.\u00a0 This camp is sure to ROCK \u2013 come play with us!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>4TH AND 5TH GRADE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>BioMimics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Some animals are stealthy, others have extraordinary healing capabilities, but the best of the best copy and duplicate the remarkable abilities found in others! Explore some of nature&#8217;s bio-mimics and learn how people use animals as inspiration.\u202f Why is the extreme durability of a rainforest seed important for saving elephants? Imagine how you&#8217;d incorporate the best adaptations animals into something that can help us all!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>4TH THROUGH 6TH GRADE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Zooper Villains + Monsters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Bam! Boom! Zap! ROAR!? Good vs. evil is the ultimate battle in any comic \u2013 but what about in the critter-verse? Like a book, there\u2019s more to a villain than its cover! Are they monsters or simply misunderstood geniuses of evolution? Become the author and help us tell the story for the animal antiheroes among us \u2013 it\u2019s sure to be a page turner!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>6TH THROUGH 9TH GRADE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Conservation Camp<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Join Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance in its commitment to save wildlife. Meet conservationists at the Zoo and delve into the challenges, successes, and partnerships to save animals like bison, Lake Titicaca frogs, and big horn sheep.\u00a0 Then take your knowledge on the road!\u00a0 Do your part to build a world where wildlife thrives by participating in REAL field conservation in Colorado. One day of this camp involves a field trip doing conservation work in the Denver metro area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>8TH AND 9TH GRADE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Animal Care 101<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>In this special week of camp, students entering 8th grade will interact directly with the Zoo\u2019s animal care staff! Our team of Animal Ambassador zookeepers will teach campers the ins and outs of how they care for and train (small) animals. Campers will discover how keepers set goals for their animals, and how to create fun enrichment that helps our animals show off their impressive, natural behaviors. If your soon-to-be 8th-grader is curious about working at a zoo someday, this camp will demonstrate what caring for the animals is all about!<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"accordion-ade18--things-to-know-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-ade18--things-to-know\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">Things to know<\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><p>Campers must turn 5 years old by <strong>October 1, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>As of November 1, 2025 transfers are no longer accommodated.\u00a0<\/strong>Cancelled camp registrations will be released and made available for purchase online.<\/p>\n<p>Campers must be registered for the <strong>grade level they will enter in Fall 2026<\/strong>. All camp curricula are designed based on Colorado Academic Standards and NGSS with specific activities appropriate for each developmental stage.<span class=\"TextRun SCXW253739418 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253739418 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253739418 BCX0\">During the registration process, you will be required to input the name of your camper\/s for each camp purchased.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253739418 BCX0\">\u00a0<strong>Registering a camper other than your own child and\/or the wrong\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253739418 BCX0\">age &amp; grade\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253739418 BCX0\"><strong>will result in a dropped registration<\/strong> in alignment with the Safari Camps <a href=\"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/safari-camps\/#accordion-d2073--cancellation-policy-service-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cancellation policy<\/a>. Camp registrations cannot be transferred to other families or other dates.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW253739418 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW65295702 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65295702 BCX0\">Campers are not allowed to attend more than one camp with the same title. This prevents children from attending\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW65295702 BCX0\">camp<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65295702 BCX0\">\u00a0where they repeat the same curriculum and activities. <strong>Registering campers for camps with the same title will result in dropped registrations<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65295702 BCX0\">in alignment with the Safari Camps <a href=\"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/safari-camps\/#accordion-d2073--cancellation-policy-service-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cancellation policy<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW65295702 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Campers need to bring the following each day:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lunch + 2 snacks: Nut-free is encouraged. Heating and refrigeration are not available.<\/li>\n<li>Backpack<\/li>\n<li>Water bottle<\/li>\n<li>Weather appropriate clothing and footwear:<\/li>\n<li>Camp issued t-shirt must be worn everyday.<\/li>\n<li>Campers will receive their camp shirt on Day 1.<\/li>\n<li>Flip flops are not recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"accordion-ade18--registration-information-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-ade18--registration-information\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">Registration Information<\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><div><strong><strong>Registration opens for members at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 13<br \/>\nRegistration opens for non-members at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 14<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/strong>Our registration process looks a little different since the last time you might have registered! We&#8217;ve put together a quick <a href=\"https:\/\/scribehow.com\/shared\/2025_Summer_Safari_Registration__DZCA__uTVbJ9QmQVS03oUTeMfo3A\">set of instructions to guide you<\/a>\u2014whether you&#8217;re registering for multiple camps or have campers of different ages in the same week, we&#8217;ve got you covered!<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>IMPORTANT: Do not check out as a guest. Please sign in or create an account to purchase camps and complete waivers and other important steps in CampDoc.<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"accordion-ade18--cancellation-policy-service-fees-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-ade18--cancellation-policy-service-fees\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">Cancellation Policy + Service Fees<\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><p><em><strong>NEW for Summer 2026!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cancellation or Transfer Policy<\/strong>: <strong>Transfers are not available<\/strong>. If you need to release a camp spot, here is the timeline:\n<ul>\n<li>Before February 1st, 2026: 100% refund<\/li>\n<li>February 1st \u2013 February 28th, 2026: $50 cancellation fee (refund less $50)<\/li>\n<li>March 1st \u2013 March 31st, 2026: 50% refund<\/li>\n<li>April 1st, 2026 and beyond:<em><strong> all sales final<\/strong><\/em>, no refunds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><br \/>\nService Fees<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<li>With advance notice, children may be dropped off or picked up during lunchtime (12:00\u20131:00 p.m.) at no charge, as campers are always in a pre-defined area during the lunch hour.\n<ul>\n<li>At other times of the day, campers may be anywhere within the 80-acre Zoo property (or on a field trip), making late arrivals and early departures complicated, resulting in a<em><strong> $10 service fee per camper.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/li>\n\n\r\n<li class='lhlcomp_tabs__content_li' data-content=\"fall-safari\" id=\"-fall-safari\" tabindex=\"0\">\r\n            <ul class=\"phantom_tabs\">\r\n            <li id=\"lhlcomp_tabs__block_b06413f4e4d2937fb149c2831d3014a3\" class=\"lhlcomp_tabs__nav_li\">\r\n                <a href=\"\" class=\"urbi_tabs_tab_link\" data-id=\"fall-safari\">Fall Safari<\/a>\r\n            <\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"lhlcomp_tab__inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n\n\n<div  class='lhl-section urbi-component urbi-component front_view lhl_comp_width_inherit lhl_spacing_t_03 lhl_spacing_b_00 lhl_spacing_l_00 lhl_spacing_r_00 section-background-t  ' ><div class=\"urbi-component-inner\">\n    <div class=\"is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fall Safari<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GRADES<\/strong><br>Full-Day camp sessions for each program and date are provided for campers currently in Grades K<strong>\u2013<\/strong>4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DATES + TIMES<\/strong><br>November 24 and 25 &#8211; <em>registration closes November 20<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br><em>Late Care is not offered during Fall Safari Camp.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><br>$85 per camper\/day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACCESS TO AWE SCHOLARSHIP FUND<br><\/strong>Scholarships are available through DZCA&#8217;s Access to Awe Scholarship Fund. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/vhYRiBwU1V\">click here<\/a> to apply for financial assistance prior to registering online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-paragraph-large-font-size\"><strong>CONTACT US<\/strong><br>Questions or concerns? Email the Camp Team at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/fall-safari\/dzeducation@denverzoo.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safaricamps@denverzoo.org<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n    \r\n    \r\n    <div class='urbi_button_link'><a class=\"urbi-link lhl_button lhl_button--small lhl_button_color_default lhl_button_width_default lhl_button--block\" href=\"https:\/\/my.denverzoo.org\/events?kid=77&#038;startdate=2025-11-01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class='lhl-accordion urbi-component urbi-component front_view lhl_comp_width_inherit lhl_spacing_t_09 lhl_spacing_b_09 lhl_spacing_l_00 lhl_spacing_r_00 section-background-t' ><div class=\"urbi-component-inner\">\n    <ul id=\"accordion-2d6fe\" class=\"uk-accordion lhl-accordion-items\" uk-accordion data-id=\"accordion-2d6fe\"><li id=\"accordion-2d6fe--programming-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-2d6fe--programming\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">Programming<\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n<div class=\"fl-cta-wrap fl-cta-stacked fl-cta-left\">\n<div class=\"fl-cta-text\">\n<div class=\"fl-cta-text-content\">\n<p><strong>Portions of all fall and winter camps may take place outdoors. Please ensure your camper is prepared for outdoor exploration!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Fall Into Nature: November 24th<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fall into Nature at DZCA. Learn, play, and connect with all your senses!\u00a0 Campers will literally dig into the world around them and engage their senses to investigate and\u00a0develop connections to animals and the natural world. Come explore with us!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Weathering the Wild: November 25th<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Explore how animals thrive through changing seasons! We\u2019ll head into the Zoo to see how DZCA animal care teams help animals adjust, like warming up on toasty rocks or cooling off in shady spots. Campers will also step into the wild world of Colorado\u2019s native animals to discover how they handle seasonal changes, from growing thick winter coats to finding clever hiding spots. They\u2019ll head home inspired with ways to help animals in their community!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"accordion-2d6fe--things-to-know-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-2d6fe--things-to-know\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">Things to Know<\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><p>Full-Day camps are offered for children currently enrolled in Kindergarten \u2013 Grade 4. Campers who have not started Kindergarten as of Fall 2025 are not eligible to attend. Campers must be registered for the grade level they are currently in. All camp curricula are designed based on Colorado Academic Standards and NGSS with specific activities appropriate for each developmental stage.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Parents\/Guardians must register their own children, using their own account, to participate in Safari Camp.\u00a0Booking for other children will result in cancellation of your camp enrollment without a refund.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Campers will need to bring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sack lunch + 2 snacks<\/li>\n<li>Backpack<\/li>\n<li>Water bottle<\/li>\n<li>Weather appropriate clothing and footwear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"accordion-2d6fe--registration-information-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-2d6fe--registration-information\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">Registration Information<\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><p><em>IMPORTANT: Do not check out as a guest. Please sign in or create an account to purchase camps and complete waivers and other important steps in the Camp Portal.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"accordion-2d6fe--cancellation-policy-service-fees-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-2d6fe--cancellation-policy-service-fees\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">Cancellation Policy + Service Fees<\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Cancellation or Transfer Policy:<\/strong> Transfers are not available; all sales are final.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service Fees:<\/strong>With advance notice, children may be dropped off or picked up during lunchtime (12:00\u20131:00 p.m.) at no charge, as campers are always in a pre-defined area during the lunch hour. 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Please <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/vhYRiBwU1V\">click here<\/a> to apply for financial assistance prior to registering online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-paragraph-large-font-size\"><strong>CONTACT US<br><\/strong>Questions or concerns? Email the Camp Team at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:safaricamps@denverzoo.org\">safaricamps@denverzoo.org<\/a>.<\/h3>\n\n\n    \r\n    \r\n    <div class='urbi_button_link'><a class=\"urbi-link lhl_button lhl_button--small lhl_button_color_default lhl_button_width_default lhl_button--block\" href=\"https:\/\/my.denverzoo.org\/events?kid=77&#038;startdate=2025-12-01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class='lhl-accordion urbi-component urbi-component front_view lhl_comp_width_inherit lhl_spacing_t_09 lhl_spacing_b_09 lhl_spacing_l_00 lhl_spacing_r_00 section-background-t' ><div class=\"urbi-component-inner\">\n    <ul id=\"accordion-f4375\" class=\"uk-accordion lhl-accordion-items\" uk-accordion data-id=\"accordion-f4375\"><li id=\"accordion-f4375--programming-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-f4375--programming\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">Programming<\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><p><strong>Portions of all fall and winter camps may take place outdoors. Please ensure your camper is prepared for outdoor exploration!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Zooventure at DZCA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ready to uncover some wild stories behind the scenes at the Zoo? You\u2019re in luck! Each day we\u2019ll dive into the stories of how our team cares for more than 2,500+ incredible animals. You HERD that right! From clever keepers to innovative habitat designers, you\u2019ll explore how they rise to the challenge of caring for our one big, WILD family. Every day brings a new zooprise guest with a unique tale to tell. Along the way, campers will step into the real-world challenges of wildlife care and discover the creative, compassionate solutions that help animals thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Monday, December 22: Resilient Reptiles<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, December 23: Clever Claws<\/p>\n<p>Monday, December 29: Brilliant Birds<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, December 30: Hardy Hooves<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winter WonderZoo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bundle up and explore the magic of winter! Through hands-on fun and outdoor adventures, campers will experience the sights, sounds, smells, and sensations that make winter so delightfully unique. Come discover the wonders of winter with us!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Friday, January 2<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"accordion-f4375--things-to-know-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-f4375--things-to-know\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">Things to Know<\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><p>Full-Day camps are offered for children currently enrolled in Kindergarten \u2013 Grade 4. Campers who have not started Kindergarten as of Fall 2025 are not eligible to attend. Campers must be registered for the grade level they are currently in. All camp curricula are designed based on Colorado Academic Standards and NGSS with specific activities appropriate for each developmental stage.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Parents\/Guardians must register their own children, using their own account, to participate in Safari Camp.\u00a0 Booking for other children will result in cancellation of your camp enrollment without a refund.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Campers will need to bring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sack lunch + 2 snacks<\/li>\n<li>Backpack<\/li>\n<li>Water bottle<\/li>\n<li>Weather appropriate clothing and footwear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"accordion-f4375--registration-information-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-f4375--registration-information\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">Registration Information<\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><p><em>IMPORTANT: Do not check out as a guest. Please sign in or create an account to purchase camps and complete waivers and other important steps in the Camp Portal.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"accordion-f4375--cancellation-policy-service-fees-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-f4375--cancellation-policy-service-fees\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">Cancellation Policy + Service Fees<\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Cancellation or Transfer Policy:<\/strong> Transfers are not available; all sales are final.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service Fees:<\/strong>With advance notice, children may be dropped off or picked up during lunchtime (12:00\u20131:00 p.m.) at no charge, as campers are always in a pre-defined area during the lunch hour. 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            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div  class='lhl-section urbi-component urbi-component front_view lhl_comp_width_inherit lhl_spacing_t_09 lhl_spacing_b_09 lhl_spacing_l_00 lhl_spacing_r_00 section-background-t  ' ><div class=\"urbi-component-inner\">\n    <div class=\"is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Accessibility\">Accessibility FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all campers. We partner with families to identify supports that help each camper thrive, building towards the shared goal of a supportive camp experience. The information below is for camp families to better understand our current programming, resources, and available accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By partnering together, we can make the Zoo a safe, fun, and enriching experience for your child. If you have any questions or specific accommodation requests to discuss, please reach out to <a href=\"mailto:safaricamps@denverzoo.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safaricamps@denverzoo.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div  class='lhl-accordion urbi-component urbi-component front_view lhl_comp_width_inherit lhl_spacing_t_05 lhl_spacing_b_05 lhl_spacing_l_00 lhl_spacing_r_00 section-background-t' ><div class=\"urbi-component-inner\">\n    <ul id=\"accordion-a5e8a\" class=\"uk-accordion lhl-accordion-items\" uk-accordion data-id=\"accordion-a5e8a\"><li id=\"accordion-a5e8a--is-my-child-ready-for-camp-at-dzca-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-a5e8a--is-my-child-ready-for-camp-at-dzca\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\"> Is my child ready for camp at DZCA?  <\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><p>To have a safe and joyful experience at camp, your child should be able to:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Follow One-Step Directions: <\/strong>Camp instructors facilitate group activities every day, so it is essential that campers respond to and follow simple, clear directions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay with Their Group: <\/strong>To safely navigate the Zoo and to engage in activities, campers need to be able to stay with their peers and camp instructors for the entirety of the day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physically Navigate the Zoo:<\/strong> Campers move with their groups over long distances. The campus is about 80 acres, and campers should be able to travel a mile or more throughout the day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communicate Their Needs: <\/strong>Whether through speech, gestures, or assistive devices, campers should be able to make requests and alert staff of their needs (e.g., needing water, using the bathroom, asking for help, etc.).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engage in a Group Setting: <\/strong>Instructors, volunteers, and camp leadership accommodate individual needs; however, camp involves group activities (e.g., activities, animal viewings) that require engagement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use the Bathroom Independently: <\/strong>A child should be able to manage their bathroom needs without adult assistance. This includes recognizing when they need to use the bathroom, undressing and dressing as necessary, wiping, flushing the toilet, and washing their hands. Campers may use multi-stall bathrooms. We also encourage them to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity so that they feel safe and respected.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"accordion-a5e8a--how-are-safari-camps-different-from-home-or-school-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-a5e8a--how-are-safari-camps-different-from-home-or-school\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">How are Safari Camps different from home or school?  <\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><p>Our education model requires campers to be outside, moving for extended periods of time. Unlike their homes or schools, the Zoo can be unfamiliar, noisy, and hot. These conditions can be overwhelming or distracting for some. Also, camp groups will sometimes encounter non-camp guests, vehicles, bodies of water, and even animals accompanied by our Animal Ambassador team. To keep these encounters safe, campers must stay with their group and follow staff directions.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, we must maintain balanced staff-camper ratios. Safari Camps does not have the staff capacity to provide individual campers with one-to-one support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"accordion-a5e8a--how-do-we-support-your-child-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-a5e8a--how-do-we-support-your-child\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">How do we support your child?  <\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><p>Our Team has an Inclusion Coordinator who serves as a liaison between families and camp staff to determine and implement accommodations for campers. The Inclusion Coordinator partners with families in advance of camp (welcome call, intake form), as well as during the camp week. Some accommodations available at camp include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staff trained to use visuals, positive reinforcement, and de-escalation strategies<\/li>\n<li>Visual aids and cues to support transitions (e.g., visual cue cards)<\/li>\n<li>Sensory tools (e.g., fidgets, weighted items, headphones, sensory bag)<\/li>\n<li>Sensory and fine motor breaks in designated spaces to support regulation (e.g., chill zone)<\/li>\n<li>Peer-buddy system<\/li>\n<li>Preferential seating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Campers of all abilities are welcome to register for camp. In order to meet our goal of setting all campers up for success, we ask that you please contact us if your child has any special needs of which we should be aware. We happily work with parents\/guardians to make Safari Camp accessible to children with varying needs in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities act; however, we are unable to provide one-on-one or supplementary services. If your child needs to attend camp with his\/her full-time care provider, special arrangements can be made but must be scheduled several weeks in advance for security purposes. After undergoing a background check, the adult caregiver may attend at no charge.<\/p>\n<p>Our inclusion practices also extend to neurodivergent staff and volunteers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"accordion-a5e8a--how-can-you-prepare-your-child-no\" class=\"lhl-accordion-item lhl_mb_40\" data-id=\"accordion-a5e8a--how-can-you-prepare-your-child\"><a class=\"uk-accordion-title lhl-accordion-item-title\" href=\"#\">How can you prepare your child?  <\/a><div class=\"uk-accordion-content lhl-accordion-item-content\"><ol>\n<li><strong>Discuss Camp in Advance:<\/strong> Talk to your child about what a day at camp will look like. Social stories and schedules can help alleviate the stress or confusion children may feel prior to coming.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice Following Directions:<\/strong> Reinforce following multi-step directions in a fun way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pack Comfort Items:<\/strong> If it helps your child feel more at ease, consider sending sensory tools or a comfort item (though we don\u2019t suggest sending something valuable to them in case it gets lost).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share Helpful Information:<\/strong> Let us know about any triggers your child may have as well as any strategies or supports that help them thrive!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":43232,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"116,121,123,538,1202,1775","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6748","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6748","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6748"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6748\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6748"}],"curies":[{"name":"gracias","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}