Registration opens Sunday, December 7 at 9:00 a.m.! 

Registration Process

If you have questions during registration, please email us at FPZcamp@zoonewengland.org. Due to the volume of inquiries and to better help us keep track of conversations, please only reach out via email. Please allow 1-3 business days for a response regarding ZooCamp.

Scholarships

ZooCamp offers scholarships to support access for children from low-income households. To apply for a scholarship, please complete a ZooCamp Scholarship form found below. 

Please note, there are two types of scholarships offered. “Partial” scholarships will cover 50% of a camper’s tuition, and “Full” scholarships will cover 100% of a camper’s tuition.  

A select number of spots in ZooCamp are reserved for those who are awarded scholarships which allows recipients to wait until they’ve received their award to register. If you plan to register your camper(s) regardless of being awarded scholarship funds, please register them as soon as you are able. 

Scholarships for the 2026 camp season will be accepted on a rolling basis. ZooCamp staff will review applications and will begin offering scholarships after March 1, 2026. Please note, we will continue to accept applications after that date, but scholarships will only be awarded as funds become available.  

View digital scholarship application

ZooCamp Themes:

Ages 6-10:

Animal Atlas (Sessions 2, 5, 8) 

Animals around the world are uniquely adapted to survive and thrive in their native habitats. Campers will embark on an exploration of species in their back yards and abroad, learn more about their special adaptations, and discover what ecosystems can be found where you least expect!   

Wild about STEAM (Session 3, 6, 9)

Are birds' feathers really waterproof? What kind of planning goes into building enrichment? What are scientists doing to stop invasive species? Campers will explore some of these questions and more during our STEAM week at ZooCamp! Campers will work together to ask questions and find solutions incorporating aspects of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics all while getting an up-close look at some of the animals that call the zoo their home. 

Cryptic Critters (Sessions 4, 7)

Dragons, Unicorns, Cryptids, and more! Are you familiar with some of these mythical creatures? Venture deeper into a world of fiction and fantasy to find out how some of these fantastical beings came to be, discover the connections between some of our favorite monsters and real-life animals, and stretch your creativity by creating a creature of your own. From ancient mythology to modern pop-culture, this week will explore them all!    

Ages 11-14:

Jr. Zookeepers (Sessions 7, 8, 9)

Are you interested in being a zookeeper, biologist, conservationist, or veterinarian? Join us for a week of high-level curriculum and activities designed to provide campers with the opportunity to explore the different roles required to keep animals happy and healthy at the zoo and in the wild. Campers will participate in discussions and activities with professionals from Zoo New England to get an in-depth look at what it takes to work at a zoo while also discussing the different paths folks can take to get there. 

Jr. Zookeeper campers may be in behind the scenes spaces, get up close and personal with different species, shadow zookeepers, and help care for animals. 

Please note, curriculum repeats.

Ages 4-5:

Zoo Explorers (Session 10)

Exploration is all about self-discovery and adventure. Your child will get to see the zoo’s many habitats and interact with a wide variety of species!

2026 ZooCamp Session Dates:

Please register your camper for the age that they will be as of September 1, 2026.

Ages 6-7 and 8-10

Session 1: June 15 – June 18 *Stone Zoo ONLY* 

• Session 2: June 22 – 26 
• Session 3: June 29 – July 2 (Please note, camp will not be held on 7/3) 
• Session 4: July 6 – 10 
• Session 5: July 13 – 17 
• Session 6: July 20 – 24 

Ages 6-7 and 11-14

• Session 7: July 27 – 31

Ages 8-10 and 11-14

• Session 8: August 3 – 7 
• Session 9: August 10 - 14 

Ages 4-5

• Session 10 (4-5 year olds): August 17 - 21

Please note, each camp session, except session 10, is full-day from 9:00AM-3:00PM with extended care available. Session 10 is half-day from 9:00AM-12:00PM with no extended care available.

Cost

The cost of ZooCamp is based on a sliding scale of annual income. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of payment are required to send some income information to Zoo New England to confirm their status and payment. Level 4 of payment does not require any information provided. Before you begin registration, please read through our new sliding scale information. Income verification is due by May 9th, 2026.

Payment is due two weeks prior to the start date for your camper(s) session of ZooCamp. Payments can be made online in full or with a deposit and payment plan in place. Payment can also be made via cash or check.

Extended Care

• Extended morning will take place from 7:45am-8:40am. Purchase of morning-care only for the full week is $100.  
• Extended afternoon will take place from 3:15pm-4:15pm. Purchase of after-care only for the full week is $100.  
• Single day extended care (both morning and after-care) can be purchased for $30 per day.  

Please note: A late fee will apply for late pick-up from extended care. Please see our FAQs for more information regarding our policy.

Required Health Forms

In order to complete your registration, Franklin Park Zoo must receive a Certificate of Immunization or letter of immunization exemption for each child registered by May 9th, 2026.

Required health forms can be uploaded to the registration site or sent:

-By mail to:

Franklin Park Zoo
Attn: Education Department
1 Franklin Park Rd
Boston, MA 02121

-By email (a scanned copy – please no photographs) to: FPZcamp@zoonewengland.org

FPZ ZooCamp Vaccination Requirements

Massachusetts State Guidelines

Medication Information

If your child requires medication to be administered during the camp day, you will be required to fill out a Parent/Guardian Authorization to Administer Medication form.

Please note: This form needs to be filled out only if your child may need medication administered during the camp day. Medications taken before or after camp hours do not require this form to be completed.   

Health Care Policy

Franklin Park Zoo’s ZooCamp Health Care Policy includes our policies on treating mildly ill campers, plan for administering medication (prescription and nonprescription) and our emergency health care procedure. A complete copy of the policy shall be furnished to parents/guardians upon request. 

FAQ’S

You can find a list of Frequently Asked Questions here.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your registration more than 2 weeks before the date of your camp week, a $50 cancellation fee will be charged to your account. If you cancel with less than 2 weeks’ notice, 25% of your camp cost will be refunded.

Contact Us

Please email FPZcamp@zoonewengland.org with any camp-related questions.

 

Parents/guardians may request copies of background check, health care and discipline policies as well as procedures for filing grievances.

This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the Boston Board of Health.

Registration opens Sunday, December 7 at 9:00 a.m.! 

Registration Process

If you have questions during registration, please email us at SZCamp@zoonewengland.org. Due to the volume of inquiries and to better help us keep track of conversations, please only reach out via email. Please allow 1-3 business days for a response regarding ZooCamp.

Scholarships

ZooCamp offers scholarships to support access for children from low-income households. To apply for a scholarship, please complete a ZooCamp Scholarship form found below. 

Please note, there are two types of scholarships offered. “Partial” scholarships will cover 50% of a camper’s tuition, and “Full” scholarships will cover 100% of a camper’s tuition.  

A select number of spots in ZooCamp are reserved for those who are awarded scholarships which allows recipients to wait until they’ve received their award to register. If you plan to register your camper(s) regardless of being awarded scholarship funds, please register them as soon as you are able. 

Scholarships for the 2026 camp season will be accepted on a rolling basis. ZooCamp staff will review applications and will begin offering scholarships after March 1, 2026. Please note, we will continue to accept applications after that date, but scholarships will only be awarded as funds become available.  

View digital scholarship application

ZooCamp Themes:

Ages 6-10:

Cryptic Critters (Sessions 1, 4, 7)

Dragons, Unicorns, Cryptids, and more! Are you familiar with some of these mythical creatures? Venture deeper into a world of fiction and fantasy to find out how some of these fantastical beings came to be, discover the connections between some of our favorite monsters and real-life animals, and stretch your creativity by creating a creature of your own. From ancient mythology to modern pop-culture, this week will explore them all!   

Animal Atlas (Sessions 2, 5, 8)

Animals around the world are uniquely adapted to survive and thrive in their native habitats. Campers will embark on an exploration of species in their back yards and abroad, learn more about their special adaptations, and discover what ecosystems can be found where you least expect!   

Wild about STEAM (Session 3, 6, 9)

Are birds' feathers really waterproof? What kind of planning goes into building enrichment? What are scientists doing to stop invasive species? Campers will explore some of these questions and more during our STEAM week at ZooCamp! Campers will work together to ask questions and find solutions incorporating aspects of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics all while getting an up-close look at some of the animals that call the zoo their home. 

Ages 11-14:

Jr. Zookeepers (Sessions 7, 8, 9)

Are you interested in being a zookeeper, biologist, conservationist, or veterinarian? Join us for a week of high-level curriculum and activities designed to provide campers with the opportunity to explore the different roles required to keep animals happy and healthy at the zoo and in the wild. Campers will participate in discussions and activities with professionals from Zoo New England to get an in-depth look at what it takes to work at a zoo while also discussing the different paths folks can take to get there. 

Jr. Zookeeper campers may be in behind the scenes spaces, get up close and personal with different species, shadow zookeepers, and help care for animals. 

Please note, curriculum repeats.

Ages 4-5:

Zoo Explorers (Session 10)

Exploration is all about self-discovery and adventure. Your child will get to see the zoo’s many exhibits and interact with a wide variety of species! 

2026 ZooCamp Session Dates:

Please register your camper for the age that they will be as of September 1, 2026.

Ages 6-7 and 8-10

• Session 1: June 15 – 18 (Please note, camp will not be held on 6/19) 
• Session 2: June 22  – 26 
• Session 3: June 29 – July 2 (Please note, camp will not be held on 7/3) 
• Session 4: July 6 – 10 
• Session 5: July 13 – 17 
• Session 6: July 20 – 24 

Ages 6-7 and 11-14

• Session 7: July 27 - 31

Ages 8-10 and 11-14

• Session 8: August 3 – 7 
• Session 9: August 10 - 14 

Ages 4-5

• Session 10 (4-5 Year olds): August 17 - 21

Please note, each camp session, except session 10, is full-day from 9:00AM-3:00PM with extended care available. Sessions 10 is half-day from 9:00AM-12:00PM with no extended care available.  

Cost

The cost of ZooCamp is based on a sliding scale of annual income. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of payment are required to send some income information to Zoo New England to confirm their status and payment. Level 4 of payment does not require any information provided. Before you begin registration, please read through our sliding scale information. Income verification is due by May 9th, 2026. 

Payment is due two weeks prior to the start date for your camper(s) session of ZooCamp. Payments can be made online in full or with a deposit and payment plan in place. Payment can also be made via cash or check.

Extended Care

• Extended morning will take place from 7:45am-8:40am. Purchase of extended morning only for the full week is $100.  
• Extended afternoon will take place from 3:15pm-4:15pm. Purchase of extended afternoon only for the full week is $100.  
• Single day extended care (both morning and after-care) can be purchased for $30 per day.  

Please note: A late fee will apply for late pick-up from extended care. Please see our FAQs for more information regarding this policy.

Required Health Forms

In order to complete your registration, we must receive a Certificate of Immunization or letter of immunization exemption for each child registered by May 9th, 2026.

Required health forms can be uploaded to the registration site or sent:

-By mail to:

Stone Zoo
Attn: Education Department
149 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA 02180

-By email (a scanned copy – please no photographs) to: SZcamp@zoonewengland.org

SZ ZooCamp Vaccination Requirements

Massachusetts State Guidelines

Medication Information

If your child requires medication to be administered during the camp day, you will be required to fill out a Parent/Guardian Authorization to Administer Medication form.

Please note: This form needs to be filled out only if your child may need medication administered during the camp day. Medications taken before or after camp hours do not require this form to be completed.  

Health Care Policy

Stone Zoo’s ZooCamp Health Care Policy includes our policies on treating mildly ill campers, plan for administering medication (prescription and nonprescription) and our emergency health care procedure. A complete copy of the policy shall be furnished to parents/guardians upon request. 

FAQ’S

You can find a list of Frequently Asked Questions here.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your registration more than 2 weeks before the date of your camp week, a $50 cancellation fee will be charged to your account. If you cancel with less than 2 weeks’ notice, 25% of your camp cost will be refunded.

Contact Us

Please email SZcamp@zoonewengland.org with any camp-related questions.

 

Parents/guardians may request copies of background check, health care and discipline policies as well as procedures for filing grievances.

This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the Stoneham Board of Health.