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Summer  Camp


                                                                              Registration
                                                                              Is  Now  Open!

                                                                                Send your young adventurers
                                                                               on an expedition of discovery!

                                                                               Learn more and register at
                                                                                  CZS.org/Camp
















                                                                       Our Zoo Camp is an inclusive
                                                                       camp program where ALL children

                                                                       come together to learn, play,
                                                                       and explore.

                                                                       •   Fun and learning through science, art, games,

                                                                         activities, and encounters with animals and nature
                                                                       •   STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,

                                                                         and Mathematics) projects and lessons
                                                                       •   A talented staff team with expertise in education,
                                                                         recreation, science, and inclusion
                                                                       •   One-of-a-kind Brookfield Zoo experiences

                                                                       •   Opportunities to make friends and learn together


                                                                       The Chicago Zoological Society is accredited by the American Camp
                                                                       Association, the only accreditation organization for camps in North America.
                                                                       The Association is recognized for its standards for camp health, safety,
                                                                       and programming. The organization partners with the American Red Cross
                                                                       and the American Academy of Pediatrics to ensure that camp practices
                                                                       are current and high quality. We believe in inclusion and welcome campers
                                                                       of all abilities. Only 7% of ACA-accredited camps provide an inclusive
                                                                       setting that allows participants with and without disabilities to enjoy
                                                                       the experience together. We are proud to be one of them.






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