Camp Offerings

**All 2020 summer camps have been canceled**

Spring Break Camp

Ages 7-9

During our spring break camp campers can expect to outside and busy! Fishing, putt-putt, gem mining, playing games, and tie-dying t-shirts are just the tip of the iceberg for outdoor activities in this camp. Campers also get behind the scene tours of all of the Rowan Wild facilities, as well as up close educational encounters with some of our animal ambassadors.

2020 Dates: April 6-10 (Canceled)

Summer Camps

Animal Adventure Camp

Ages 7-9

Have fun exploring the wild side of nature! This camp is all about getting outside, having fun, and learning about nature. Campers will enjoy a wide range of activities such as meeting our animal ambassadors up close and personal, fishing, miniature golf, gem mining, and LOTS of outdoor games and playtime.

2020 Dates: June 1-5 (Canceled) / July 13-17 Canceled

Eco-Explorers Camp

Ages 10-14

Eco-Explorers is very similar to our Animal Adventure Camp, but modified to suit older campers who not interested in any of our specialty camps and just want to have a fun time at camp. We will be exploring and learning about nature while also having fun taking advantage of all of the activities Dan Nicholas has to offer!

2020 Dates: July 20-24 (Canceled)

Keeper Camp

Ages 10-14

Keeper Camp is a specialty camp designed for kids who are interested in working with animals in their future, and who are not afraid of hard work and getting a little dirty. This week long (Monday-Friday) camp has campers working alongside our Animal Keeper staff cleaning enclosures, making diets, creating enrichment, and learning the ins and outs of zookeeping. Campers also get hands on experience with our animal ambassadors and have the opportunity to create and present a "keeper talk" about an animal of their choice. 

2020 Dates: July 6-10 (Canceled) / July 27-31 (Canceled)

Outdoor Skills Camp

Ages 10-14

Outdoor Skills Camp is a specialty camp designed for kids who love the outdoors and aren’t afraid to get hot, sweaty, or dirty. Campers learn basic outdoor and survival skills such as how to build a shelter, how to make a fire, how to purify water, and much more. At the end of the week campers then have the opportunity to put their new skills to the test in an overnight campout!

2020 Dates: June 22-26 (Canceled)

Herp Camp

Ages 12-16

Herpetology Camp aka Herp Camp has its roots in the HERP Project, a North Carolina based project encouraging education, conservation, and field ecology experiences related to herpetology (the study of reptiles (snakes, lizards, turtles, alligators) and amphibians (frogs and salamanders)). Herp camp is heavily focused on science and therefore campers can expect to spend time each day learning about NC native species, including their diet, habitat, and key identifying characteristics. Because science isn’t always boring, campers also spend a good deal of their time putting their new found knowledge to use in the field  lassoing lizards, tracking turtles, and surveying snakes! 

2020 Dates: June 15-18 (Canceled)

Fall Break Camp

This year Rowan Wild is planning to host Fall Break Camp! Camp is tentatively planned for the week of the Rowan-Salisbury School System’s fall break. Check back later for more information!