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Junior Zoo Keeper Camp is a
unique and exciting ‘educational adventure’ for young people 8
years and older. This week long, day camp offers a once in a
lifetime opportunity for a behind the scenes look at the
workings of a Zoo. Everything from conservation, habitat and
behavior to feeding, meeting the zoo babies and unique photo
moments are packed into this unforgettable week of fun.
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Registration Form
COST
Camp Fee: $295.00+HST: $38.35 =
TOTAL: $ 333.35
Dates for Summer Sessions 2011
LEVEL I
July 4th – 8th
July 11th – 15th
July 18th – 22nd
July 25th – July 29th
August 2nd – 6th
August 8th – 12th
LEVEL II
July 11th – 15th
July 25th – July 29th
LEVEL III
July 18th – 22nd
August 8th – 12th
Additional
weeks may be added for Levels II and III
NOTE: Level I must be completed
before Level II & III. Unless otherwise stated credit card
payments will be charged in full at the time of registration.
NSF Cheques are $40.00 not $35
With supervised daily busing
from Orleans, each camp has a limited registration of 20 Junior
Zoo Keepers per camp - an intimate group of animal enthusiasts
that enjoy to the max, all that this special camp has to offer.
The trained camp councilors show the Junior Zoo Keepers some of
the many facets to the working of a zoo, that it is not just a
collection of animals for the public to view, but indeed a
‘modern arc’ that will preserve many of the world’s endangered
species.
Everyday in this fun
friendly camp, the campers conduct their own ‘Zoo Check’ and
prepare the food for, with the aid of a Keeper, feed some of the
omnivores and primates at the zoo. They also have their own
special animals to take care of in a part of the zoo that is not
open to the public. Over the course of the week they build up a
reference manual of ‘Stat Sheets’ pertaining to all the animals
they have learned about. The popularity of the camp and the
return of some campers for their fourth year, lead to the Level
II camp being held at the end of the summer.
Meeting the ‘babies’ of the
Zoo has to be one of the hi-lights of the week. Wolf puppies,
Ring-Tailed Lemurs, Raccoons, lion cubs, baby lynx and the first
Snow Leopards to be born at Papanack are just some of the guest
babies that the Junior Zoo Keepers have met over the years. This
year, who knows who it will be! A visit with the Lemurs on Lemur
Island is always one of the high-lights of the camp.
The ‘Graduation’ ceremony at
the end of the camp is a wonderful conclusion to the week.
Watched by their families, each camper receives a certificate of
participation, a lifetime membership to the Zoo and their place
as a graduate on the very elite Junior Zoo Keeper ‘Wall of
Fame’. Then their first job as a ‘Junior Zoo Keeper’ is to give
their families a guided tour of the Zoo and show you just what
they have been up to for the past week.
All in all, Junior Zoo
Keeper Camp really is an ‘educational adventure’ that creates
memories and friendships that will last a life time!
Choosing the right camp for
your child can sometimes be a difficult decision, especially
with so many camps to chose from. We hope that you find this
information about our camp useful, but if you have any other
questions or concerns please contact us and we will be happy to
help you further. See advertisement for further details.
Some of the activities
include:
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First hand knowledge about the
animals that live at Papanack Park Zoo.
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Learning about animal eating
habits and helping the Keepers to prepare and feed some of
the animals.
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Spending time ‘up close and
personal’ with some of the young animals that have been born
at the Zoo.
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Visits with the special
animals at ‘Lemur Junction’
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20 Campers per camp.
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Wildlife activities and games.
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Unique Photo Opportunities.
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Shadowing the keepers as they
carry out their daily routines at the zoo.
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Looking at the effects of
conservation and how it works in the animal kingdom.
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Getting to know the Keepers at
Papanack Park Zoo, on a one to one basis.
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Creating memories that will
last a lifetime
......as well as having lots of
fun!
Families are invited to the
Graduation ceremony on Friday afternoon at 2:30pm followed by your first
assignment as a Junior Zoo Keeper - giving your family a tour of
the zoo and introducing them to the animals at the Zoo!
Included in the Camp:
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Junior Zoo Keeper T- Shirt and
Baseball Cap
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Lifetime membership to the Zoo
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Supervised daily bussing
leaves Place d’ Orleans shopping Mall at 8.30 am and returns
at 4.00 pm
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Pizza ‘Graduation’ lunch every
Friday
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All supplies and ‘stat’ sheets
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Morning and afternoon snacks
and refreshments
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Certificate of participation
but most of all.......
The promise of lots of fun and
‘an educational adventure of a lifetime’!
Common Zoo Camp Questions
Do they have to
complete Level 1 first?
Yes, it’s a bit like swimming, it
doesn’t go by age.
Will my child be
able to be in the same group as her friend?
Yes, just let us know ahead of
time.
Can my child
complete level 1, and return for level ll the same summer?
Yes.
Will my child be
with other children their age?
Yes, we run two camps and try to
group the younger campers in one camp and the older campers in
the other.
What happens if it
rains?
We do have sheltered arbors for
the campers as well as a classroom, but as much as possible we
try to keep to our schedule.
What time is
graduation?
Graduation is at 2.30pm on the
Friday.
Can my children
bring their own lunch?
Yes, but we also have a snack bar
and we take the lunch orders ahead of time so that our campers
do not have to spend all of their lunchtime waiting for their
lunch
How much is the
cost of an average lunch at the snack bar?
Our prices are very competitive,
but less than $8
What time is bus pick up and drop off?
The
councilors wait by the garden center of the east end department
store at Place d’ Orleans Shopping Mall from 8.00am and the bus
picks up at 8.30am to get to the Zoo around 9.00am, depending on
if they have pick up’s en route.
It then
leaves at 3.30pm to arrive back at Place d’ Orleans for 4.00pm.
The councilors then wait until all of the campers have left
before leaving themselves
Does the bus still
run on Friday for any children who’s parents can’t make it to
graduation?
Yes.
Can my child
repeat any levels?
Yes, each year some of the animals
and the councilors change as well as new babies are born and the
zoo itself changes and grows, so there is always lots of new
experiences waiting for you at Papanack Park Zoo.
Do they go in with
any animals?
There is some interaction with the
animals, especially the more social animal, like the lemurs and
the younger animals and new babies. This interaction is always
supervised and conducted with the utmost safety. For safety
reasons they do not interact with any of the large predators.
What animals do
they get to feed?
The Junior Zoo Keepers help to
prepare and to feed the fruits, vegetables, grain and hay to
animals such as the primates, barnyard animals, bears etc. They
do not feed any meat to the carnivores, again for health and
safety reasons.
General Rules upon your visit to Papanack Zoo
For everyone to enjoy their visit
to Papanack Zoo, we ask that you observe the following while in
the park:
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Teasing the animals will
not be tolerated. This includes growling, hissing,
spitting, throwing objects (e.g. stones, bubble gum, etc.)
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Do not cross or climb the
Barrier fences - they are there for the protection of
both our animals and visitors.
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Please do not leave children
unsupervised in the Play Area.
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Please do not pull grass and
weeds to feed the animals. Some grasses are treated and can
be toxic. Animal feed is available from the outpost.
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Please keep out of the long
grass and ditches. There is some poison ivy in these areas.
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All garbage should be
disposed of in the bins provided. Juice box straws and their
wrappers have proved particularly hazardous to the animals.
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Please hold your hand out flat
and tuck in your thumb when feeding the animals
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We are happy for you to take
photographs and videos - however any photo or footage for
commercial purposes must receive permission from Papanack
Zoo before us.
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