Wildlife Encounters, Summer Camp Program Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is proud to offer exciting week-long programs this summer which will give young naturalists, who are ages 6 to 14 years old, the opportunity to learn about wildlife and nature through interaction with live animals and exploration of south Florida ecosystem. Click Here to see 2011 Week 3 photo slide show>>>

Wildlife Encounters Program

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is dedicated to serving the community by providing learning experiences about the fascinating wonders of Florida's wildlife and natural ecosystems. This summer, we are proud to offer one-week programs for children ages 6 to 14 years old. The interaction with live animals makes these programs uniquely valuable and will offer your child a wonderful experience in learning about nature. Children will find the Sanctuary's summer program to be informative, entertaining and extremely educational. The cost per week for the Encounter Program is $250.

Children will participate in several fun activities designed to teach them about south Florida wildlife, the ecosystem in which they live, and how humans can live in harmony with nature. They will also enjoy arts & crafts, sports and more. An experienced teacher, along with trained counselors and instructors, will lead the group through a week of fun filled learning experiences unlike any they have ever had! Each week their experience will include a field trip to a location such as the River Center, Lion Country Safari, Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge, Green Cay National Center and Jonathan Dickenson State Park. Some field trips may include water activities.

Each session will have similar activities which will include:

WILD FLORIDA - Explore south Florida's Ecosystems and native wildlife by participating in activities that focus on how animals interact and survive in the environment.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER - Fly like an eagle and learn about Florida's majestic birds. Students will participate in projects geared toward learning about birds of pray and other native bird life.

MAMMALS EXTREME - Discover the many mammals that call Florida home. Students will participate in activities to help them understand how mammals survive in the wild and how we can help protect their habitats.

SLITHER, CRAWL, AND SNAP - Learn about Florida's reptiles and amphibians and explore their habitats and unique adaptations necessary for survival.

SWAMP THINGS - Journey into Florida's Watery ecosystem and participate in activities designed to gain an understanding of the animals that live in these environments and how they survive.

Registration Information

• One-week sessions to choose from:
  • Week 1 - Ages 6-8, June 18th to June 22th, FULL
    
  • Week 2 - Ages 9-11, June 25th to June 29th, FULL
  • Week 3 - Ages 10-14, July 9th to July 13th
  • Week 4 - Ages 6-8, July 16th to July 20th FULL
  • Week 5 - Ages 9-11, July 23rd to July 27th
• Sessions will run Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.
• Programs will take place at the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, 2500 Jupiter Park Drive in Jupiter.
• Each session include off-site field trips to local environmental areas and a camp T-shirt.
• The cost per one week session is $250
• Child must have completed kindergarten in order to participate in the Wildlife Encounter Summer Program.
• Before and after care will NOT be provided this summer, campers may be dropped off as early as 8:45am and must be picked up no later than 4:15pm
• Tuition must be paid in full at the time of registration.
• Registration fees are not refundable!
• Spaces are limited and registration will be taken on a first-com, first-serve basis, so remember to register your child early!
• You may pay by check via the mail, or in person by cash, check or credit card.
• After your completed registration form and tuition have been received, you will be mailed a confirmation packet. Packets must be completed and brought to camp on the first day of your child's first session.
• If you must cancel and enrollment, please notify us at least three weeks prior to the scheduled session so that we may contact children who are on the waiting list.
• Campers need to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes suitable for the weather. Be aware that your child will get dirty!
• Be advised your child will spend the day outdoors. If your child is unable to handle south Florida's summer conditions, this may not be an appropriate program for your child.
• Campers must bring a lunch, plenty of drinks and healthy snacks. Water will be provided.

Click Here to Download our Wildlife Encounters Application.