·CAMP COMO
FALL/WINTER 2007

Kids can join in the fun during school break this fall AND winter!
Como’s camps focus on expanding each child’s appreciation for the natural world while meeting zookeepers and gardeners, having “behind the scenes” experiences and meeting Como’s plant and animal ambassadors up close!

Camps are half-day sessions, but are set up so that all-day adventures are available by taking two camps in the same week within the same age group.  A supervised lunch period is available for “all-day” campers.  Extended care sessions are available prior to the start of a morning camp and/or at the end of an afternoon camp for a fee.

*Members of the Como Zoo and Conservatory Society receive a discounted rate for camps. For more membership information,
call 651-487-8229 or click here.

---Camps are taught by specially trained, professional instructors.

---Grade Levels: Fall and Winter camps are specifically designed to be compatible with children currently in preschool and Kindergarten through 6th grade 2007.

Click on class code to register!

Are you a Como Zoo and Conservatory Society member and want to register online? Call 651-487-8272 for special instructions.

For more information, please contact Como Education by calling
651-487-8272 or emailing us at comoeducation@ci.stpaul.mn.us.

Fall Camps - October 18 - 19 2007
Fall Camps are held during the
Education Minnesota - teacher conferences (MEA)

Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Fall Camps
(For students currently in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grades.)

BIG CATS
Hiss, growl, meow, roar!  Go cat crazy as campers spend two days learning the ins and outs of the cats at Como Zoo.  Discover the special adaptations each species possess, explore the various habitats where cats live, and witness how cats hunt for food.  Campers will even make enrichment for Como’s feline residents and see first hand how the cats react – it will be a roarin’ great time!

DC151     
October 18 - 19  
9:00 am – 12:00 pm           
$40

AFRICAN ADVENTURE
Get your passports in order; the Como Express is waiting for you!  Bring comfortable walking shoes as Africa is a large continent with many things to do.   Come learn about sand dunes as we caravan across the Sahara, discover leapin’ lemurs and other strange creatures as we raft to Madagasar, and experience more awesome African fun as we take an adventure to remember.

DC152   
October 18 - 19    
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm            
$40

3rd – 6th Grade Fall Camps
(For students currently in 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grades)

MAMMAL MADNESS
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!  Our focus will be the fuzzy, furry, hairy realm of mammals.  Discover all about mammalian characteristics from beautiful bats and wonderful wolves to slow sloths and outrageous orangutans.  Learn how and why mammals are trained at the zoo, visit many Como Zoo mammal residents, play some “hair-raising” games, and other frenzied fun!

DC153   
October 18 - 19     
9:00 am – 12:00 pm            
$40

DIP, DIVE, DISCOVER
“Dip” behind the scenes to learn how Como relies on and recycles its water resources.  Encounter a variety of water loving animals and plants as you “dive” into the important roles water plays in survival.  Play a role in feeding sea lions, travel to the Arctic to visit the polar bears, or perhaps meet freshwater fish from the Amazon.  Campers will have a blast while they “discover” the wonderful world of water!

DC154 
October 18 - 19       
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm          
$40

Winter Camps - December 26, 27, 28 2007
Winter Camps are held duirng the holiday break.

 Preschool-Kindergarten Winter Camps
(For students 4-5 years old or currently in Kindergarten)

PARTY WITH THE PENGUINS, PUFFINS & POLAR BEARS
 Brrr…meet Como’s waddling penguin pals, pretty puffin friends, and playful polar bear buddies!  Watch the penguins, puffins, and polar bears eat, sing songs, play predator games, and learn why these animals are so cool. Then, make polar bear, puffin and penguin friends to take home.

DC155   
December 26 - 28       
10:00 am – 12:00 pm            
$60

GOIN' BANANAS WITH MONKEYS, APES & LEMURS
Swing over to Como Zoo for this special camp on primates.  Leapin’ lemurs, awesome apes, and magnificent monkeys …. each day focuses on a different primate.  Campers will be engaged with “Monkey Bingo,” a wacky lemur song and silly story, some awesome ape crafts, and lots of “monkeying” around.  You’d be bananas to miss this camp!

DC156
December 26 - 28               
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm             
$60

1st – 3rd Grade Winter Camps
(For students currently in 1st, 2nd or 3rd grades)

ART EXPLORATION
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right?  Imagine yourself in the midst of many spectacular plants and lively animals of all shapes, size, and colors—all to inspire your creativity.  Learn pencil, charcoal, watercolor and sculpture as we explore the world of art.  Each camper will try new mediums and new techniques to discover a style of their own.

DC157   
December 26 - 28           
9:00 am – 12:00 pm            
$60

REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS: SCALY & SLIMY
What’s the difference between a reptile and an amphibian?  Hop, slither, crawl or swim over to Como to encounter the “coolest” cold-blooded creatures at the Zoo!  Campers will meet many live reptiles and amphibians, discover amazing adaptations, observe reptiles at feeding time, play slimy games, and snack like a salamander.

DC158   
December 26 - 28            
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm             
$60

4th - 6th Grade Winter Camps
(For students currently in 4th, 5th, or 6th grades.)

PRIMATE EXPLORERS
It's the closest thing to being a primate keeper! Swing on over to Como to delve into the natural behaviors of different primates. Meet primate zookeepers, get hands-on experience with food preparation, design a primate enrichment activity, learn about primate training techniques and end the camp with a primate party!

DC159  
December 26 - 28             
9:00 am – 12:00 pm             
$60

ADVENTURES IN ART
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is an inspiring place to practice and learn art skills. Students will apply observation skills to many live plant and animal subjects while exploring photoraphy, printing, and drawing. Campers will also learn to use some unlikely materials to create art. This camp creatively combines learning about the natural world with learning to artistically express yourself.

DC160  
December 26 - 28             
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm             
$60