Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education Summer Programming
Story Safari Series
Story Safari Series will introduce you and your child (ages 1-3) to a favorite animal themed book that will engage him or her in a new wonder of the Animal Kingdom. Each 30-minute program will emphasize a positive and engaging interaction with one of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors to help each story come to life. Class size is limited to the first 15 children to register.
We recommend that the caregiver/child ratio for this program be 1:1. We realize this will not always be possible but please be aware that this class will rely heavily on caregiver/child interaction throughout the entire program.
| Date | Book | Time |
|---|---|---|
| June 10 | One Duck Stuck By Phyllis Root |
10:00 a.m. (FULL) OR 11:30 a.m. (FULL) |
| June 24 | The Very Busy Spider By Eric Carle |
10:00 a.m. (FULL) OR 11:30 a.m. (FULL) |
| July 8 | Why Do Kittens Purr? By Marion Dane Bauer |
10:00 a.m. (FULL) OR 11:30 a.m. (FULL) |
| July 22 | The Goldfish Yawned By Elizabeth Sayles |
10:00 a.m. (FULL) OR 11:30 a.m. (FULL) |
| August 5 | Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? By Eric Carle |
10:00 a.m. (FULL) OR 11:30 a.m. (FULL) |
| August 12 *Note: back-to-back date |
The Hoppameleon By Paul Geraghty |
10:00 a.m. (FULL) OR 11:30 a.m. (FULL) |
Please note that the 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Story Safari Series will be the same program. You may register for either one. Please attend the specific time for which you are registered as we will need to plan accordingly for each class.
Story Safari Series Programs meet at the PepsiCo Foundation Education Campus. You do not need to enter the Zoo for this program.
Fee (includes all 6 stories for the entire series and one accompanying adult):
$20.00/child Members
$25.00/child Non-members
All Story Safari Series classes have been filled to capacity. Please contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to be added to the wait list.
Zoo Tots
Zoo Tots focuses on specific animal themes to engage your preschooler as he/she learns about the wonders of the Animal Kingdom. Each program emphasizes positive and engaging interactions with animal ambassadors as well as activities, stories, and crafts that revolve around the week’s central theme. Each week’s program builds on knowledge from the previous week, so you and your child will not want to miss a class. These programs are open to preschoolers 3 to 5 years old plus one adult (parent/guardian). All programs are 60-minutes long and take place in the Discovery Center located at Play Park inside the Zoo. Class size is limited to the first 12 children to register.
| Date | Topic | Time |
|---|---|---|
| June | ||
| 12 or 13 | The Tales of Tails: Animal Tails |
9:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. |
| 19 or 20 | S is for… | 9:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. |
| 26 or 27 | Keeping Track Animal Feet and Tracks |
9:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. |
| July | ||
| 10 or 11 | T is for… | 9:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. |
| 17 or 18 | Sound Off: Animal Sounds |
9:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. |
| 24 or 25 | U is for… | 9:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. |
| 31 or August 1 | Safety First: Animal Defenses |
9:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. |
| August | ||
| 7 or 8 | V and W are for… | 9:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. |
| 14 or 15 | Hide and Seek: Animal Camouflage |
9:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. |
You will have the option to register for either an individual Zoo Tots class or the entire Zoo Tots Semester at either 9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Registering for individual classes will allow you to register as the semester progresses for 1 class, 2 classes or as many as you would like. This allows for flexible scheduling if you are uncertain of your schedule from week to week.
Registering for the Semester option will entitle you to all 9 classes for the price of 8 with a one-time payment upon registration.
Please note that the 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Zoo Tots programs will be the same program. You may register for either one. Please attend the specific time for which you are registered as we will need to plan accordingly for each class.
Fee for Zoo Tots Individual Class:
$7.00/child/class Members
$7.50/child/class Non-Members - Does not include Zoo admission that must be paid separately.
This fee covers one single Zoo Tots class for the date you choose during registration for one child and one adult. Please keep in mind that if you are not a member, you will need to pay Zoo admission to participate in the class
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Fee for Zoo Tots Semester:
$56.00/Members
$60.00/Non-members - Does not include Zoo admission that must be paid separately each time you visit.
This fee covers all 9 Zoo Tots classes for the entire semester for the price of 8 classes as well as one child and one adult per class.
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Waiting Lists Due to the overwhelming popularity of our Early Childhood Education, we do keep waiting lists when classes fill. If a desired program is not visible on the registration site, please assume that the date is filled to capacity. To be added to a wait list, contact the Education department directly by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 904-757-4463 x101.
For more information, email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 904-757-4463 x101.
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