Education: Camp WILD Things

Is your child wild about wildlife? Passionate about opossums? Totally taken with turtles?
Camp WILD Things is the place for them!

Camp WILD Things is a truly unique camp experience, and the kids that attend camp over and over are its best promoters. Camp is an exploration of the wonders of the wild and the creeping, crawling and flying creatures that call it home. Campers meet some of the amazing animals in our care, and make a few new friends that love nature just like they do.

Camp WILD Things strengthens the bond between children and nature, the great outdoors, our environment and all living things. Campers can't stop talking about their day at camp after leaving, so Mom's and Dad's you will learn some new things too! Camp WILD Things includes…

• Amazing wildlife encounters
• Exciting "hands-on" activities
• Creative games and crafts
• Behind-the-scenes look at wildlife clinic
• Smaller camp sizes making the most of your child's Camp WILD Things experience- a ton of learning and a lot of fun!

Camps Available

Carolina Wildlife Care offers (2) different camps each summer to provide a new experience for returning students. Campers leave each day with a greater respect for wildlife, a better understanding of their role as stewards of this world, and a desire to make a difference.

Wildlife Adventurer
Ages 6-11
Campers are introduced to different types of wildlife living in our own backyards, from animals that fly to those that hop and even the ones that slither. What makes each of these animals different? What makes them similar? Wildlife adventurers discover the unique characteristics of wildlife and leave camp with a lasting respect for nature!
Dates: June 20-24 and June 27- July 1

Nature Explorer
Ages 6-11
Campers are guided through the hidden world of wildlife to unearth its mysteries. Nature Explorers decipher the unusual behaviors of wild animals, learn their adaptations for survival, and investigate deeper into their sources of food and places to live. Campers will sharpen their skills of discovery and unlock the secrets for uncovering wildlife in the wild.
Dates: July 11-15 and July 18-22

Camp Information

Registration begins April 1st. Each week of camp is limited to an enrollment of 12 campers. Registration forms can be printed online or picked up at the wildlife center at 5551 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212. Forms along with payment should be mailed to the address above or dropped off at Carolina Wildlife Care.*

*Every effort is made to fill each week of camp. In the rare event, that fewer than 6 children are registered for a week, Carolina Wildlife Care reserves the right to cancel that week. Parents will be notified in advance with other possibilities.

Camp Times
Camp begins at 9:00 am and ends at 12:00 pm. No extended care is available.

Costs
One-week session of Camp WILD Things is $125.

Drop Off/Pick Up
Drop off time is between 8:30 and 8:55 each morning.

Pick up time is 12:00 pm. A late pick up fee of $10 is charged for EVERY 5 minutes late picking up your child after 12:10 pm.

What to Bring
Children are provided a Camp WILD Things t-shirt and name badge that Monday of camp to wear each day. Campers must bring a back pack or bag containing a mid-morning snack, a water bottle, sunscreen and a raincoat. All activities are outside.

For more information on Camp WILD Things, email our education department at info@carolinawildlife.org or call 803-772-3994.