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Summer Camps

Become the next generation of wildlife advocates! Wolf Park's youth programs focus on conservation learned through hands-on activities and personal connections with wild animals. We offer programs throughout the year for grades K-12.

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Click Here to Register for June 24-28

Junior Conservationist Camp

1-week program (June 24-28)

$255 (Scholarships Available!)

Junior Conservationist is a one-of-a-kind experience for high schoolers who are passionate about pursuing a career in wildlife conservation, advocacy, and research. This week-long camp is designed to introduce campers to the variety of pathways in the field of wildlife conservation and advocacy, such as a wildlife biologist or wildlife management. Campers will have opportunities to interact with Wolf Park ambassadors through enrichment delivery and potential encounters to understand the important role of wildlife organizations in conservation and advocacy. Campers will have the opportunity to work on their own advocacy project throughout the week, as well as meet professionals in the field. Previous camps have featured guest speakers from NICHES Land Trust, Columbian Park Zoo, and Help The Hellbender.

Preparing for Camp

This week-long program meets from June 24-28. 

Drop off is at 9:30am EST each day. Pick up will be at 2:00pm EST each day. We do not provide before or after care, so please arrange drop-off and pick-up accordingly. We do not allow adults to remain with their children during camp.

Things to Know Before Registering

  • Only light refreshments will be provided. This camp finishes in the afternoon, so we do not have a lunch break.
  • This is a nature camp, so prepare to get dirty! Campers should bring “muck clothes”.
  • Camp will happen, rain or shine. Activities will be held indoors if there are heavy storms.
  • We will be outside a lot. Sunscreen and bug spray are essential.

Refund Policy

Cancellations occurring greater than 10 days prior to the start of the program can apply 75% of the registration fee to another program at Wolf Park. Arrangements for transfer must occur by the end of the calendar year. If arrangements do not occur; your fee will be considered a tax-deductible donation. No refunds if cancellation occurs less than 10 days prior to the start of the program.

Questions

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

 

 

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