Winter Critter Camp
December 24th – 28th (no camp on 12/25) ● December 31st— January 4th (no camp on 1/01)
Daily sign ups available
Preschool through 6th Grade
Automatically receive $5 off the daily tuition if you register by November 26th! More discounts listed below.
What does winter mean for animals? Your kids can find out at Winter Critter Camp in San Diego! Campers will discover why chinchillas don’t mind being chilly, how reptiles deal with falling temperatures, and how other critters cope with the changes caused by cold weather. Each day is full of hands-on animal encounters plus themed activities, crafts, and games!
Winter Camp Themes
Monday – How do critters stay warm in a winter storm?: Winter might not be so bad for our fluffy friends but what about cold-blooded critters? Interact with a goat, frog, box turtle, duck, and chinchilla as you learn about the amazing adaptations that help these animals survive.
Wednesday – Dashing through the snow: It’s fun to frolic around in the snow, but it can be hard to do when you’re bundled up from head to toe! Meet a ball python, alpaca, pigeon or dove, millipede, and tortoise as you learn about their unique movements and how the chilly weather affects their mobility.
Thursday – Family FURst: Meet a cockatiel, rabbit, water or bearded dragon, chicken, and sheep as you find out how animal families help each other during the harsh winter months.
Friday – Large or small, cherish them all!: Interact with a rosy boa, parrot, dog, Madagascar hissing cockroach, miniature donkey, and visit the adoptions center as you gain a better understanding of why we should show compassion for all kinds of critters.
Species may vary depending on animal health, safety and availability.
Winter Camp Times, Rates, Options, and Discounts
Daily Winter Camp Times
Preschool (must be at least 4 years old): 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Kindergarten through 6th Grade: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
*Extended Care is offered from 8 a.m.-5pm for $20 per day for Kindergarten through 6th grade.
*We also offer an 8 a.m. drop-off for Preschool for $10 per day (no late pickup available for Preschool)
*No extended care hours on 12/24 or 12/31
Daily Winter Camp Rates
Preschool (must be at least 4 years old): $58 per day
Kindergarten through 6th Grade: $73 per day
*Lunch options are available for $8 per day and include an entrée and two sides. Please provide your child a snack and water bottle each day.
* All campers must be able to use the restroom confidently and on their own.
*We know that camp sounds fun for kids AND adults, but this camp for kids only! **If your child has an aide at school and you plan to have them come to camp with your child, please call us at 858-756-4117 ext. 318 so that we can help them complete the fingerprint process. All aides MUST be fingerprinted through us in order to attend camp. **
Camp Discounts
- 15% off camp tuition for active military. (Call us at 858-756-4117 ext. 318 for the coupon code)
- Automatically receive $5 off the daily tuition when registering siblings. (Must register siblings at the same time)
- Automatically receive $5 off the daily tuition if you register by November 26th.
For more information about Winter Critter Camp please contact us at education@animalcenter.org or 858-756-4117 ext. 318.
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