PreK - Week 9 Summer - Amazing Animal Athletes
Jul 27 - Jul 31 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ages 4-5
Humane Education Campus
$102.00
About This Activity
See website for full camp details. https://animalcenter.org/programs-services/education/critter-camp/ Must be at least 4 years old to register for camp. Must be at least 5-years-old to pet reptiles. Species may vary depending on animal health and safety. MONDAY Theme: Home Field Advantage – From burrows to branches, animals are built for their environments. Campers will explore how different habitats influence an animal’s strength, speed, senses, and behaviors—just like an athlete training for their home field. Animals: Goat, Guinea pig, Medium parrot, Leopard gecko, Earthworm. TUESDAY Theme: Training to Survive – Animals learn, practice, and problem-solve in fascinating ways. Campers will compare instinct versus learning and discover how animals develop skills that help them succeed in the wild and alongside people. Animals: Miniature horse, Rabbit, Large parrot, Ball python, Madagascar hissing cockroach. WEDNESDAY Theme: Built to Perform – Animals may not wear helmets or cleats, but their bodies are perfectly designed for their roles. From wool and scales to claws and shells, campers will uncover how animal adaptations act like high-performance gear for survival. Animals: Sheep, Rabbit, Chicken, Bearded dragon, CA desert tortoise or box turtle. THURSDAY Theme: Fuel for the Finish Line - Just like athletes, animals rely on the right fuel to stay strong and healthy. Campers will explore different diets, teeth, and feeding behaviors—and learn how nutrition supports endurance, strength, and survival. Animals: Miniature horse, Dog, Dove, Rosy boa or sand boa, Blue death-feigning beetle. FRIDAY Theme: Stronger Together – Many animals rely on cooperation, communication, and community to thrive. Campers will learn how animals work together and how humans can be part of the team by protecting, respecting, and helping animals in our world. Animals: Dog, Chinchilla, Small parrot, Blue tongued skink, Frog.
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Humane Education Campus
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6447 Helen Woodward Way
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
92067
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