Camps at Assiniboine Park & Zoo
Camps at the Park and Zoo are perfect for children who love nature, animals, art and adventure. Children enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure featuring animals, nature, art and non-stop fun! We offer in-service camps, spring and winter camp, and weekly summer camps in July and August.
Camp Refund and Cancellation Policy
- Due to program popularity and limited space available, we ask that you cancel at least ten (10) business days prior to the start of the program for a 90% refund of the program fee.
- Cancellations with less than ten (10) business days’ notice receive a refund of 75% of the program fee.
- No refunds will be given for cancellations with less than two (2) business days’ notice.
Camp Drop-Off & Pick-Up:
Zoo Camp
Drop-Off: Education Centre (54 Zoo Drive), 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Pick-Up: Education Centre (54 Zoo Drive), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Leaf Camp
Drop-Off: Tannis M. Richardson Classroom (145 The Leaf Way), 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Pick-Up: Tannis M. Richardson Classroom (145 The Leaf Way), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Zoo Summer Camp
Animals & Us and Wild Adventures
Get ready to explore and play this summer at Zoo Camp! Each month offers different themed activities and each week includes special daily encounters with an animal or animal care professional, as well as opportunities to explore other venues in Assiniboine Park like the Nature Playground or The Leaf.
Zoo Camp is open to children ages 6 - 12. Campers are organized into three age groups:
- Bears (age 6-7) Focus on animal needs and what we all share in common
- Jr. Keeper (age 8-9) Focus on caring for animals and ourselves Sorry, this group is sold out.
- Jr. Researcher (age 10-12) Focus on helping animals in the wild and at the Zoo. Sorry, this group is sold out.
Drop-Off: Education Centre (54 Zoo Drive), 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Pick-Up: Education Centre (54 Zoo Drive), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fee:
5-Day Weeks: $250 + GST
4-Day Week (August 8 - 11): $220 + GST
Registration is open for full-weeks only. Single-day and partial-week registration is not available.
A 10% Member discount applies if the camper is an active member. Campers registered for more than one week of camp will receive a 20% discount on their registration fee for their second week of camp. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with the member discount.
Activities for each week with the same theme will be the same. Please register for a different theme to have a different experience.
The Jr. Researcher (age 10-12) and the Jr. Keeper (age 8-9) groups are completely sold out.
Please email camps@assiniboinepark.ca to join our waitlist!
If you are having issues with your registration, please click here for additional registration options. This option is only for those paying by a method other than Visa or Mastercard.
Monthly Themes
July: Animals & Us (July: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4)
Join the camp that is perfect for animal lovers! Come discover the amazing facts and stories behind the animals at the Zoo. We will unearth the secrets that make animals so different and yet so similar. Whether we are exploring the Zoo’s fascinating animals or getting to know the local creatures in the Park, our adventures will help us connect with nature’s magical animal kingdom.
August: Wild Adventures (August: Weeks 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Llamas and tigers, and bears, oh my! Explore the strange world of the Zoo with wild surprises lurking around each corner. Let’s stick together for some hair-raising fun as we discover creatures with scales and feathers. Our fantastic journeys will allow us to see the many ways to help nature and become protectors of the natural world.
Leaf Summer Camp
The Way of the Plants
Sorry, this camp is sold out. Please email camps@assiniboinepark.ca to join our waitlist!
I can’t be-leaf you’ve never been to Leaf Camp! It’s time to branch out your interests and discover the growing world of plants. You’ll make new buds as we explore different world cultures through food, plants, and art! Spending time in the Leaf, the outdoor gardens, the Zoo, and other parts of Assiniboine Park. We will go green connecting with nature and root ourselves in dirt and fun. This camp will have everything from art and adventure to games and making delicious and nutritious snacks.
Leaf Camp is open to children ages 9 - 12.
Leaf camps will run July 17-21, July 31 - August 4, and August 21-25.
Drop-Off: Tannis M. Richardson Indoor Classroom (145 The Leaf Way), 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Pick-Up: Tannis M. Richardson Indoor Classroom (145 The Leaf Way), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fee:
5-Day Week: $255 + GST
Registration is open for full-weeks only. Single-day and partial-week registration is not available.
A 10% Member discount applies if the camper is an active member. Campers registered for more than one week of camp will receive a 20% discount on their registration fee for their second week of camp. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with the member discount. Activities for each week will be the same.
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