Summer camps highlight Chehaw activities
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From staff reports
ALBANY — Summer fun time is just getting started for many, but for others — especially youngsters whose parents have memberships to the Artesian Alliance — exciting summer camps at Chehaw Park & Zoo already have provided a treasure book full of fun memories.
In summer 2023, Chehaw members and other kids in the surrounding area have weeklong half- and full-day camps for children ages 4-12 running through Aug. 9.
Each day of camp includes a trip to the zoo, animal encounters, crafts, games, activities, snack, 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 ages 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. To save big on any camp session, register one camper for four sessions and receive $50 in savings.
FEEDINGS & PROGRAMS — EVERY WEEKEND
Saturday & Sunday
10:30 a.m. — Petting Zoo feeding ($3/person)
11:30 a.m. — Rhino feeding
1:30 p.m. — Sulcata Tortoise feeding ($3/person)
2:30 p.m. — Alligator feeding ($10/souvenir feed cup)
3:30 p.m. — Wildlife theater presentation
Chehaw, along with Artesian Alliance partners Thronateeska Heritage Center and Flint RiverQuarium, is participating in the Blue Star Museums program this summer. The program provides free admission to our nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day (Sept. 4).
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Park Authority Monthly Meeting (Creekside) — 6 p.m. June 19, Aug. 21, Oct. 16, Dec. 18
June 20 — Artesian Alliance annual meeting
June 23 — All Smiles program
July 7 — Cubs program
July 28 — All Smiles program
Aug. 4 — Cubs program
Aug. 25 — All Smiles program
Sept. 1 — Cubs program
Sept. 21 — Black Jack & Black Rhinos
Sept. 22 — All Smiles program
Oct. 6 — Cubs program
Oct. 7 — Josh Franklin Memorial Disc Golf Tournament
Oct. 21-22 — Southern Discomfort race
Oct. 21 — Modern Gas Rib Showdown
Oct. 27 — All Smiles program
Nov. 3 — Cubs program
Nov. 24 — All Smiles program
Dec. 1 — Cubs program
Dec. 22 — All Smiles program
ARTESIAN ALLIANCE PARTNERS
♦ Flint RiverQuarium
♦ Second Friday of every month — Tadpole Time
♦ Thronateeska
♦ Third Friday of every month — Tricera Tots
♦ DEA Traveling Exhibit
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