Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 12–14 · $775/week
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Junior Scientist: Safari Scientists

Bronx Zoo · $775/week

Bronx Zoo Camp offers day camp experiences for children from Pre-K to 8th grade, focusing on wildlife, conservation, and animal encounters within the zoo env...

▌ Editor's read The Bronx Zoo Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their day camp programs for various age groups, from Pre-K to 8th grade. The camp is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society, a non-profit organization. While the specific program "Junior Scientist: Safari Scientists" is mentioned as a theme for older campers, the website does not provide a staff-to-camper ratio. The site states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for the Bronx Zoo generally show a high rating (4.7 stars from 68,000+ reviews), with many positive comments about the educational value and animal experiences, which would extend to the camp. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program is exclusively a day camp, offering immersive experiences with wildlife and conservation education.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–14

Junior Scientist: Safari Scientists is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 12–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460, USA
  • Cost notes: $700 for members

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Junior Scientist: Safari Scientists

What ages does Junior Scientist: Safari Scientists accept?
Junior Scientist: Safari Scientists is open to children ages 12–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Junior Scientist: Safari Scientists cost?
Junior Scientist: Safari Scientists publishes $775/week for the standard session. $700 for members Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Junior Scientist: Safari Scientists's hours?
Junior Scientist: Safari Scientists runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Junior Scientist: Safari Scientists?
Junior Scientist: Safari Scientists is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Junior Scientist: Safari Scientists provide lunch?
Junior Scientist: Safari Scientists does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Junior Scientist: Safari Scientists compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Bronx?
Junior Scientist: Safari Scientists is one of 6 outdoors/nature camps in Bronx that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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