HAPPY HOLLOW PARK & ZOO SUMMER 2023

Camps

Summer Camp

Theme- Animals Around the World

From the rainforests of South America to the savannahs of Africa, travel to different continents each day! We will explore a variety of habitats and animals found around the world!

Theme- Bug & Reptile Round-up

Learn the tools, tests & time it takes to care for the zoo animals

Theme- Keepers

Be a zookeeper for a week as we explore exhibits, tour behind-the-scenes, and roll up our sleeves as we create animal enrichment and help care for the zoo animals

Theme- Creative Critters

Combine your love of animals with a passion for creativity and join us for this unique camp exploring both We will learn about animals, different artistic techniques, and what happens when the two collide!

Theme- Outdoor Rangers

We are taking our animal explorations outside to examine local nature and wildlife We will hike through the trees and become environmental scientists as we collect specimens, run experiments, and draw conclusions from our deductive observations Campers will collect outdoor safety skills including wildlife detection, navigation, and how to prepare for adventure!

Theme- New! Zoo-ventures

What do you get when you mix zoo animals with spooky wizard-pirate fairy tales in outer space? All 5 days of the NEW Zoo-ventures summer camp that explores all the adventures you can imagine

Little Critters (5 - 6 years old)

Juniors (7 - 8 years old)

Cadets (9 - 10 years old)

Camps

In Training (11 - 13 years old)

Classes

Summer Teen Paint Night

This Friday night, after hours, animal art class is for teens only! Food, mock-tails, music & instruction while you sketch & paint a portrait of the star animal of the night

Bring-A-Buddy

Bring a friend as your FREE guest to meet your other Animal BFF’s

Instructor: City Staff

Summer Family Sleepovers

Summer Paint Night at the Zoo

This Friday night, after hours, animal art class is for adults only! Food, mock-tails, music & instruction while you sketch & paint a portrait of the star animal of the night

Summer Paint Night at the Zoo:

Tote Bag

Join us for this special night with a new canvas We are going to design & paint our own take-away bags

Instructor: City Staff

Memberships:

Members receive a 10% discount on all programs with membership # and HHMEM code at checkout

For more information, please contact hhpzeducation@sanjoseca.gov

Classes

Chess for Starters

Co-ed Chess class is designed for students with no experience and provides for a strong foundation in the rules & strategies needed to play the game of chess Students of the class can also participate in training games with other participants. In addition to learning the fundamentals of chess, this class will promote the growth and development of skills in concentration, logic, decision making, planning, and self-discipline.

Instructor: City Staff

Public Speaking-Confident Speakers & Writers

Being able to communicate effectively and confidently has immeasurable benefits in students’ professional and personal lives Bring out confidence in your children! This class is filled with fun activities teaching young children the life-long skills. They learn how to stand tall and speak confidently in front of a group They begin to understand the concepts and importance of maintaining eye contact, good posture, volume, and expressions This class helps them give structure to their thoughts improving their writing skills Shy as well as talkative one’s alike benefit from this class as we do fun activities including tongue-twister challenges, storytelling, poem recitals and presentations.

Instructor: City Staff

Chess for Advance

Co-ed chess class is designed for students who were in a previous Starters class or with some knowledge and teaches important opening concepts, recognition of tactical themes, calculation of material exchanges, and elementary endgame. Students of the class can also participate in training games with other participants In addition to learning the fundamentals of chess, this class will promote the growth and development of skills in concentration, logic, decision making, planning, and selfdiscipline

Instructor: City Staff