Chehaw offers summer fun, adventure, education
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ALBANY — With summer camps in full swing and a slate of regular events available, Chehaw Park & Zoo offers local citizens and visitors to the region fun opportunities to beat the summer heat and enjoy educational outings in a unique setting.
WEEKEND PROGRAMS
Saturday & Sunday
10:30 a.m. — Petting zoo feeding ($3 per person)
11:30 a.m. — Rhino feeding
1:30 p.m. — Sulcata tortoise feeding ($3 per person)
2:30 p.m. — Alligator feeding ($10 per feed cup)
3:30 p.m. — Wildlife theater presentation
SUMMER CAMP
In summer 2024, Chehaw has weeklong half- and full-day camps for children ages 4-12 running through Aug 6. Each day of camp includes a trip to the zoo, animal encounters, crafts, games, activities, snacks, a Chehaw water bottle, and a cool camp T-shirt. Children will have fun while learning through hands-on activities.
Full-day sessions are open to campers age 5-12. Half-day sessions are open for campers age 4. After-camp care is available until 6 p.m. for $10 per day or $40 for the entire week. Members receive a 10% discount on all camp sessions plus half-price on after-camp care. Families can save big on any camp session: Register one camper for 4 camper sessions and receive $50 in savings.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
2024 Park Authority Monthly Meeting: Creekside, 6 p.m., Aug 19, Oct. 21, Dec. 16
Aug. 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 — Cubs Program
Aug. 3, 24, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 — Chehaw RC Race
Sept. 28 — Josh Franklin Memorial Disc Golf Tournament
Oct. 19 — Modern Gas Rib Showdown
Oct. 26 — Boo at the Zoo
Nov. 16 — Animal Thanksgiving
December — Wild Lights Begins
Dec. 21 — Reindeer Games
ARTESIAN ALLIANCE PARTNERS
Flint RiverQuarium
Second Friday of every month — Tadpole Time
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