Summer Break Camps
June – July 2025
PLEASE READ THIS PAGE CAREFULLY, AS CAMP SCHEDULES AND DETAILS HAVE CHANGED FROM PAST SEASONS.
Join Tracy Aviary’s bird experts for an Avian Adventure during our week-long summer camps for children in 1st through 5th grade!
Registration
Registering for Summer Camp
- All camps will run Monday – Thursday. No camps on Fridays.
- Children must be AT LEAST five years old to attend camp.
- Children must be enrolled in the camp grade level that they are entering in Fall 2025.
- Enrollment is limited to 16-18 participants per camp, depending on the camp.
- Camp registration closes five days before the first day of camp.
Camp Fees
We use a tiered fee system for camp registration based on your annual household income before taxes. Thank you for choosing your registration fee accurately and honestly.
| Annual Household Income Before Taxes | Camp Fee |
|---|---|
| Under $25,000 | $0 |
| Between $25,000-$49,999 | $100 |
| Between $50,000-$74,999 | $200 |
| Between $75,000-$99,999 | $300 |
| $100,0000 and above | $400 |
Scholarships
Scholarships are now closed. Thank you Chevron for providing scholarship funding in the past!
Cancellation Policy
- You will receive a 75% refund if you cancel 30 or more days before your camp begins.
- You will receive a 50% refund if you cancel 14-29 days before your camp begins.
- No refunds will be given if you cancel less than 14 days before your camp begins. Instead, you may transfer your registration fee to another Aviary camp occurring within one year of your cancellation date.
If Tracy Aviary must cancel a camp, we will notify you by the Monday before the first day of camp. At that time, options for transferring enrollment fees and/or options for reimbursement will be shared.
Camp Menu
Click on the camp title to register. If you encounter a 404 error, that means registration for that camp is not yet available or is sold out.
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Eyes to the Skies (2nd-3rd Grade) with Clark Planetarium
June 2-5 | 9 AM to 4 PM
Explore the world of birds and stars! Campers will use tools like binoculars to observe birds in action and learn to identify constellations in Clark Planetarium’s state-of-the-art theater. With fun games, crafts, and up-close encounters with Tracy Aviary’s birds, they’ll discover the unique features that help birds soar and uncover the wonders of the skies above.
Drop off and pick up take place at Tracy Aviary on Monday and Tuesday and at Clark Planetarium on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Avians and Astronomers (4th-5th Grade) with Clark Planetarium
June 2-5 | 9 AM to 4 PM
From bird wings to rocket launches, this camp is all about the science of flight and space! Campers will study how birds fly, how humans explore the cosmos, and the tools used to observe the skies. Through interactive activities like games, experiments, and close encounters with Tracy Aviary’s show birds, they’ll uncover the amazing adaptations and technology that make it all possible.
Drop off and pick up take place at Clark Planetarium on Monday and Tuesday and at Tracy Aviary on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Flap, Soar, Dance (1st-2nd Grade) with Tanner Dance
July 7-10 | 9 AM to 4 PM
Cavorting, spinning, leaping, dancing a jig—all of these are things both humans and birds love to do! In this full-day camp, campers will spend their mornings exploring Tracy Aviary and discovering the different ways birds’ special sashays help them survive in their habitats. Campers will then spend afternoons with Tanner Dance, on grounds at Tracy Aviary, engaging in dance, visual art and drama—all inspired by the motion of birds.
Check-in and Pick-up
Check-in and pick-up both occur at the Visitor Center of Tracy Aviary in Liberty Park. You must park and meet the camp counselors at the classroom door to the left of the large black gates – there will be signs to guide you.
Check-in and pick-up times are listed below:
- Full Day Camps
- Check-in from 8:45 – 9 a.m.
- Pick-up from 4 – 4:15 p.m.
*Please note for Clark Planetarium Camps: Drop off and pick up take place at Clark Planetarium on certain days.
Lunch and Snacks
- Full day campers will enjoy two snack breaks and a supervised lunch hour.
- Half day campers will enjoy one snack break.
- Campers must bring their own snacks and lunches as appropriate. Please try your best to provide peanut-free snacks and lunches for your camper.
Our Promise to You
Our camp counselors promise to play, explore, and learn together in a place that is safe, fosters trust, and builds community, so that campers can feel a sense of belonging, wonder, and place as they grow their personal resilience and nurture their caring and understanding for birds and nature.
We use the following guiding principles:
- Be a role model. We model inclusion and appreciation. We are welcoming and inviting to all campers. We model appreciation for the world around us so that our campers can learn from our example.
- Be a resource. We curate unique experiences with nature by providing the right tools and resources. We educate campers on the world around them. We give them permission to use the tools we provide so that they can achieve a sense of accomplishment.
- Be a trusted mentor. We invest in each camper individually. We are patient, consistent, and understanding. By providing a safe space, each camper will leave camp feeling seen and understood. Our summer camps will be a place where kids can relax and just be kids.