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Summer Camp

Classic Camp Sixth to Eighth Grade

At a Glance

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

  • Join us for Summer Camp at the San Diego Zoo! In weeklong, full-day camps (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.), 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.

    Participants will receive a Summer Camp T-shirt. Campers will need to bring their own lunch, snack, and sunscreen, and wear comfortable shoes for long walks (no flip-flops), clothes that can get dirty, and a hat.

    Choose from two different sixth, seventh, or eighth grade-level Classic Camp programs:
     

    Astounding Wildlife Behaviors
    Uncover secrets of the world of wildlife and reveal hidden survival strategies. Delve into the fascinating world of wildlife behaviors to learn that there’s a reason for every action, no matter how strange it might seem! Dates: June 9–13, June 16–20, June 23–27, or July 7–11.
     

    Wonders of the Zoo
    Explore the fascinating world of Zoo life over the course of a week. Dive into daily Zoo operations, meet with knowledgeable specialists, and see how the Zoo helps wildlife thrive every day! 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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