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Summer Camp

Adventures in Art Camp Fifth to Eighth Grade

  • Rising 5th–8th Grade
  • $475 per week
  • June 9–13, June 16–20, June 23–27, July 7–11, July 14–18, July 21–25, July 28–August 1 or August 4–8
  • 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • View Age Restrictions

    5th–8th Grade: For campers entering 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th Grade in fall 2025.

  • Join us for Adventures in Art camp at the San Diego Zoo! Art students, from beginners to advanced, are welcome to participate in this full-day (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.), blended camp for students entering Grades 5 through 8 in the fall. Campers enjoy wildlife experiences, exclusive habitat visits, talks with wildlife care specialists and other Zoo team members, art projects, hands-on learning activities, crafts, and games. Artists will create projects inspired by wildlife in a variety of media. All art supplies are provided.
     

    Choose from two different Adventures in Art camp programs:
     

    Fantastic Fauna in 3D
    From layering and shaping to carving and coiling, artists learn essential skills for 3D art. Artists will enjoy this hands-on week of creating, with inspiration from wildlife! The Zoo provides all art supplies. Dates: June 9–13, June 16–20, June 23–27, or July 7–11.
     

    Wild Families in Wild Colors
    Focusing on wildlife families and groups, artists create wild works of colorful art. Artists learn how to use colored pencils, watercolors, oil pastels, and more—just like an expert! The Zoo provides all art supplies. Dates: July 14–18, July 21–25, July 28–August 1, or August 4–8.
     

    The health and safety of our campers and team members is our highest priority. The San Diego Zoo adheres to San Diego County, California Department of Social Services, California Department of Public Health, and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for summer camps and childcare facilities. Please be advised we may make modifications to our existing camp program to be in alignment with these guidelines.

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