Educational Summer Day Camps

We design events to be enjoyable and realize that sometimes the schedule includes something new for some participants. Everyone is encouraged to participate to the best of their ability during group activities.

While every zoo encounter is a controlled experience, the animal world is not totally predictable and a quill prick or nip is possible, though unlikely. Since they are frequently outdoors, campers may come in contact with mosquitoes, bees or wasps, or fire ants. These Florida pests can inflict bites or stings that are readily treatable with over-the-counter medications. It is imperative to note any known insect or plant allergies on the medical history form and be sure to sign the over-the-counter release. Sun, heat, and humidity can be a dangerous mix in Florida. Participants should wear sunscreen (not provided) and protective clothing (e.g. light, cotton clothing, a hat, and sunglasses) and drink plenty of water to prevent sunburn and overheating. Additionally, Busch Gardens is a 300+ acre park, so a lot of walking throughout the day is inevitable. Please dress your camper in closed toe, comfortable shoes, preferably sneakers. Crocs, flip-flops and dress shoes of any kind may cause blisters and are not recommended. Water shoes are recommended for camp days at Adventure Island and Aquatica.  

Head lice, impetigo, and ringworm are common childhood infections that are highly contagious. If Health Services staff identifies that your child is infected, we may be forced to send him or her home. Please evaluate any open wounds or irritations before sending your camper, to avoid any inconvenience or disappointment.

Campers receive their t-shirt during check-in on the first day of camp. Additional t-shirts are available for purchase during your child’s camp week for $10/each (credit/debit only please).

Campers are provided with everything needed during their day at camp. There will be no time to shop, so please do not send your child to camp with money. Busch Gardens is not responsible for lost money or valuables.

Please refer to the “Extended Care” section in the Parent Handbook for information and parameters for this option. You may contact Education Reservations at 813-884-4FUN or 813-987-5808 or go online at buschgardens.com/camps to add this option at any time. If your child is signed up for Extended Care, please pick them up from the Outpost Education Classroom located adjacent to the main pick-up area before 6:00 p.m.

You may drop off your camper as early as 8:00 a.m. Camp counselors arrive at the drop-off areas at this time. Please do not drop off your child if a counselor is not present in the area.

After camp concludes each day, Day Camp participants may be readmitted to the park at no additional charge. Parents must notify staff the morning that they will be picking campers up inside the park, and instructions and location will be given at that time. 

To pick up your child from inside the park, proceed to the Outpost Education Classroom with your child’s vehicle pass. The Outpost Education Classroom is located next to the Main Security building near our normal drop-off and pick-up area.

At Adventure Island, you will exit the park and pick up your camper at the designated pick-up area.

If your child will be late or absent, please call the camp supervisor between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. at (813) 600-0178. Refunds are not given for missed days.

If a camper needs to be picked up before 3:00 p.m., please notify Camp Staff during check-in that morning. All early pick ups must take place prior to 1:30 p.m. All camp staff are preparing for Camp Dismissal from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. so we are unable to accommodate any early pick up request during that time. To help us ensure that your child is ready to be picked up at the appropriate time, or if you have an emergency after camp begins, please call the Camp Leader On Duty 30 minutes prior to your arrival at (813) 600-0178. It may take up to 30 minutes to get you camper to the front of the park depending on where their camp is located at that time.

If someone else is picking up your camper in the afternoon, they must be listed as a Trusted Contact in the camper’s CampDoc profile. A mandatory I.D. check is in effect to pick up all campers. Only adults 18 years of age and older who have been authorized on the camper’s CampDoc profile are permitted to pick up the camper. There are no exceptions to this rule. All names in CampDoc profile must be legal names listed on identification, no nicknames or shortened names. Only government-issued identification will be accepted. Camp Staff will verify your I.D. against our authorized pick up list and have you sign-out your camper(s). Anyone not indicated on the CampDoc profile who arrives to pick up a camper must be verified by Camp Staff via phone call directly to the parent/guardian. Under no exceptions will campers be released to an unauthorized individual without verbal consent directly from the parent/guardian. If we have any concerns, the camp supervisor will contact the parent/guardian for instructions before releasing a child.

You must be listed as a Trusted Contact in the camper’s CampDoc Profile. A mandatory I.D. check is in effect to pick up all campers. Only adults 18 years of age and older who have been authorized on the camper’s CampDoc profile are permitted to pick up the camper. There are no exceptions to this rule. All names in CampDoc profile must be legal names listed on identification, no nicknames or shortened names. Only government-issued identification will be accepted. Camp Staff will verify your I.D. against our authorized pick up list and have you sign-out your camper(s). Anyone not indicated on the CampDoc profile who arrives to pick up a camper must be verified by Camp Staff via phone call directly to the parent/guardian. Under no exceptions will campers be released to an unauthorized individual without verbal consent directly from the parent/guardian. If we have any concerns, the camp supervisor will contact the parent/guardian for instructions before releasing a child.

We design events to be enjoyable and realize that sometimes the schedule includes something new for some participants. Everyone is encouraged to participate to the best of their ability during group activities.

While every zoo encounter is a controlled experience, the animal world is not totally predictable and a quill prick or nip is possible, though unlikely. Since they are frequently outdoors, campers may come in contact with mosquitoes, bees or wasps, or fire ants. These Florida pests can inflict bites or stings that are readily treatable with over-the-counter medications. It is imperative to note any known insect or plant allergies on the medical history form and be sure to sign the over-the-counter release. Sun, heat, and humidity can be a dangerous mix in Florida. Participants should wear sunscreen (not provided) and protective clothing (e.g. light, cotton clothing, a hat, and sunglasses) and drink plenty of water to prevent sunburn and overheating. Additionally, Busch Gardens is a 300+ acre park, so a lot of walking throughout the day is inevitable. Please dress your camper in closed toe, comfortable shoes, preferably sneakers. Crocs, flip-flops and dress shoes of any kind may cause blisters and are not recommended. Water shoes are recommended for camp days at Adventure Island and Aquatica.  

Head lice, impetigo, and ringworm are common childhood infections that are highly contagious. If Health Services staff identifies that your child is infected, we may be forced to send him or her home. Please evaluate any open wounds or irritations before sending your camper, to avoid any inconvenience or disappointment.

Campers receive their t-shirt during check-in on the first day of camp. Additional t-shirts are available for purchase during your child’s camp week for $10/each (credit/debit only please).

Campers are provided with everything needed during their day at camp. There will be no time to shop, so please do not send your child to camp with money. Busch Gardens is not responsible for lost money or valuables.

Please refer to the “Extended Care” section in the Parent Handbook for information and parameters for this option. You may contact Education Reservations at 813-884-4FUN or 813-987-5808 or go online at buschgardens.com/camps to add this option at any time. If your child is signed up for Extended Care, please pick them up from the Outpost Education Classroom located adjacent to the main pick-up area before 6:00 p.m.

You may drop off your camper as early as 8:00 a.m. Camp counselors arrive at the drop-off areas at this time. Please do not drop off your child if a counselor is not present in the area.

After camp concludes each day, Day Camp participants may be readmitted to the park at no additional charge. Parents must notify staff the morning that they will be picking campers up inside the park, and instructions and location will be given at that time. 

To pick up your child from inside the park, proceed to the Outpost Education Classroom with your child’s vehicle pass. The Outpost Education Classroom is located next to the Main Security building near our normal drop-off and pick-up area.

At Adventure Island, you will exit the park and pick up your camper at the designated pick-up area.

If your child will be late or absent, please call the camp supervisor between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. at (813) 600-0178. Refunds are not given for missed days.

If a camper needs to be picked up before 3:00 p.m., please notify Camp Staff during check-in that morning. All early pick ups must take place prior to 1:30 p.m. All camp staff are preparing for Camp Dismissal from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. so we are unable to accommodate any early pick up request during that time. To help us ensure that your child is ready to be picked up at the appropriate time, or if you have an emergency after camp begins, please call the Camp Leader On Duty 30 minutes prior to your arrival at (813) 600-0178. It may take up to 30 minutes to get you camper to the front of the park depending on where their camp is located at that time.

If someone else is picking up your camper in the afternoon, they must be listed as a Trusted Contact in the camper’s CampDoc profile. A mandatory I.D. check is in effect to pick up all campers. Only adults 18 years of age and older who have been authorized on the camper’s CampDoc profile are permitted to pick up the camper. There are no exceptions to this rule. All names in CampDoc profile must be legal names listed on identification, no nicknames or shortened names. Only government-issued identification will be accepted. Camp Staff will verify your I.D. against our authorized pick up list and have you sign-out your camper(s). Anyone not indicated on the CampDoc profile who arrives to pick up a camper must be verified by Camp Staff via phone call directly to the parent/guardian. Under no exceptions will campers be released to an unauthorized individual without verbal consent directly from the parent/guardian. If we have any concerns, the camp supervisor will contact the parent/guardian for instructions before releasing a child.

You must be listed as a Trusted Contact in the camper’s CampDoc Profile. A mandatory I.D. check is in effect to pick up all campers. Only adults 18 years of age and older who have been authorized on the camper’s CampDoc profile are permitted to pick up the camper. There are no exceptions to this rule. All names in CampDoc profile must be legal names listed on identification, no nicknames or shortened names. Only government-issued identification will be accepted. Camp Staff will verify your I.D. against our authorized pick up list and have you sign-out your camper(s). Anyone not indicated on the CampDoc profile who arrives to pick up a camper must be verified by Camp Staff via phone call directly to the parent/guardian. Under no exceptions will campers be released to an unauthorized individual without verbal consent directly from the parent/guardian. If we have any concerns, the camp supervisor will contact the parent/guardian for instructions before releasing a child.

We design events to be enjoyable and realize that sometimes the schedule includes something new for some participants. Everyone is encouraged to participate to the best of their ability during group activities.

While every zoo encounter is a controlled experience, the animal world is not totally predictable and a quill prick or nip is possible, though unlikely. Since they are frequently outdoors, campers may come in contact with mosquitoes, bees or wasps, or fire ants. These Florida pests can inflict bites or stings that are readily treatable with over-the-counter medications. It is imperative to note any known insect or plant allergies on the medical history form and be sure to sign the over-the-counter release. Sun, heat, and humidity can be a dangerous mix in Florida. Participants should wear sunscreen (not provided) and protective clothing (e.g. light, cotton clothing, a hat, and sunglasses) and drink plenty of water to prevent sunburn and overheating. Additionally, Busch Gardens is a 300+ acre park, so a lot of walking throughout the day is inevitable. Please dress your camper in closed toe, comfortable shoes, preferably sneakers. Crocs, flip-flops and dress shoes of any kind may cause blisters and are not recommended. Water shoes are recommended for camp days at Adventure Island and Aquatica.  

Head lice, impetigo, and ringworm are common childhood infections that are highly contagious. If Health Services staff identifies that your child is infected, we may be forced to send him or her home. Please evaluate any open wounds or irritations before sending your camper, to avoid any inconvenience or disappointment.

Campers receive their t-shirt during check-in on the first day of camp. Additional t-shirts are available for purchase during your child’s camp week for $10/each (credit/debit only please).

Campers are provided with everything needed during their day at camp. There will be no time to shop, so please do not send your child to camp with money. Busch Gardens is not responsible for lost money or valuables.

Please refer to the “Extended Care” section in the Parent Handbook for information and parameters for this option. You may contact Education Reservations at 813-884-4FUN or 813-987-5808 or go online at buschgardens.com/camps to add this option at any time. If your child is signed up for Extended Care, please pick them up from the Outpost Education Classroom located adjacent to the main pick-up area before 6:00 p.m.

You may drop off your camper as early as 8:00 a.m. Camp counselors arrive at the drop-off areas at this time. Please do not drop off your child if a counselor is not present in the area.

After camp concludes each day, Day Camp participants may be readmitted to the park at no additional charge. Parents must notify staff the morning that they will be picking campers up inside the park, and instructions and location will be given at that time. 

To pick up your child from inside the park, proceed to the Outpost Education Classroom with your child’s vehicle pass. The Outpost Education Classroom is located next to the Main Security building near our normal drop-off and pick-up area.

At Adventure Island, you will exit the park and pick up your camper at the designated pick-up area.

If your child will be late or absent, please call the camp supervisor between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. at (813) 600-0178. Refunds are not given for missed days.

If a camper needs to be picked up before 3:00 p.m., please notify Camp Staff during check-in that morning. All early pick ups must take place prior to 1:30 p.m. All camp staff are preparing for Camp Dismissal from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. so we are unable to accommodate any early pick up request during that time. To help us ensure that your child is ready to be picked up at the appropriate time, or if you have an emergency after camp begins, please call the Camp Leader On Duty 30 minutes prior to your arrival at (813) 600-0178. It may take up to 30 minutes to get you camper to the front of the park depending on where their camp is located at that time.

If someone else is picking up your camper in the afternoon, they must be listed as a Trusted Contact in the camper’s CampDoc profile. A mandatory I.D. check is in effect to pick up all campers. Only adults 18 years of age and older who have been authorized on the camper’s CampDoc profile are permitted to pick up the camper. There are no exceptions to this rule. All names in CampDoc profile must be legal names listed on identification, no nicknames or shortened names. Only government-issued identification will be accepted. Camp Staff will verify your I.D. against our authorized pick up list and have you sign-out your camper(s). Anyone not indicated on the CampDoc profile who arrives to pick up a camper must be verified by Camp Staff via phone call directly to the parent/guardian. Under no exceptions will campers be released to an unauthorized individual without verbal consent directly from the parent/guardian. If we have any concerns, the camp supervisor will contact the parent/guardian for instructions before releasing a child.

You must be listed as a Trusted Contact in the camper’s CampDoc Profile. A mandatory I.D. check is in effect to pick up all campers. Only adults 18 years of age and older who have been authorized on the camper’s CampDoc profile are permitted to pick up the camper. There are no exceptions to this rule. All names in CampDoc profile must be legal names listed on identification, no nicknames or shortened names. Only government-issued identification will be accepted. Camp Staff will verify your I.D. against our authorized pick up list and have you sign-out your camper(s). Anyone not indicated on the CampDoc profile who arrives to pick up a camper must be verified by Camp Staff via phone call directly to the parent/guardian. Under no exceptions will campers be released to an unauthorized individual without verbal consent directly from the parent/guardian. If we have any concerns, the camp supervisor will contact the parent/guardian for instructions before releasing a child.

We design events to be enjoyable and realize that sometimes the schedule includes something new for some participants. Everyone is encouraged to participate to the best of their ability during group activities.

While every zoo encounter is a controlled experience, the animal world is not totally predictable and a quill prick or nip is possible, though unlikely. Since they are frequently outdoors, campers may come in contact with mosquitoes, bees or wasps, or fire ants. These Florida pests can inflict bites or stings that are readily treatable with over-the-counter medications. It is imperative to note any known insect or plant allergies on the medical history form and be sure to sign the over-the-counter release. Sun, heat, and humidity can be a dangerous mix in Florida. Participants should wear sunscreen (not provided) and protective clothing (e.g. light, cotton clothing, a hat, and sunglasses) and drink plenty of water to prevent sunburn and overheating. Additionally, Busch Gardens is a 300+ acre park, so a lot of walking throughout the day is inevitable. Please dress your camper in closed toe, comfortable shoes, preferably sneakers. Crocs, flip-flops and dress shoes of any kind may cause blisters and are not recommended. Water shoes are recommended for camp days at Adventure Island and Aquatica.  

Head lice, impetigo, and ringworm are common childhood infections that are highly contagious. If Health Services staff identifies that your child is infected, we may be forced to send him or her home. Please evaluate any open wounds or irritations before sending your camper, to avoid any inconvenience or disappointment.

Campers receive their t-shirt during check-in on the first day of camp. Additional t-shirts are available for purchase during your child’s camp week for $10/each (credit/debit only please).

Campers are provided with everything needed during their day at camp. There will be no time to shop, so please do not send your child to camp with money. Busch Gardens is not responsible for lost money or valuables.

Please refer to the “Extended Care” section in the Parent Handbook for information and parameters for this option. You may contact Education Reservations at 813-884-4FUN or 813-987-5808 or go online at buschgardens.com/camps to add this option at any time. If your child is signed up for Extended Care, please pick them up from the Outpost Education Classroom located adjacent to the main pick-up area before 6:00 p.m.

You may drop off your camper as early as 8:00 a.m. Camp counselors arrive at the drop-off areas at this time. Please do not drop off your child if a counselor is not present in the area.

After camp concludes each day, Day Camp participants may be readmitted to the park at no additional charge. Parents must notify staff the morning that they will be picking campers up inside the park, and instructions and location will be given at that time. 

To pick up your child from inside the park, proceed to the Outpost Education Classroom with your child’s vehicle pass. The Outpost Education Classroom is located next to the Main Security building near our normal drop-off and pick-up area.

At Adventure Island, you will exit the park and pick up your camper at the designated pick-up area.

If your child will be late or absent, please call the camp supervisor between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. at (813) 600-0178. Refunds are not given for missed days.

If a camper needs to be picked up before 3:00 p.m., please notify Camp Staff during check-in that morning. All early pick ups must take place prior to 1:30 p.m. All camp staff are preparing for Camp Dismissal from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. so we are unable to accommodate any early pick up request during that time. To help us ensure that your child is ready to be picked up at the appropriate time, or if you have an emergency after camp begins, please call the Camp Leader On Duty 30 minutes prior to your arrival at (813) 600-0178. It may take up to 30 minutes to get you camper to the front of the park depending on where their camp is located at that time.

If someone else is picking up your camper in the afternoon, they must be listed as a Trusted Contact in the camper’s CampDoc profile. A mandatory I.D. check is in effect to pick up all campers. Only adults 18 years of age and older who have been authorized on the camper’s CampDoc profile are permitted to pick up the camper. There are no exceptions to this rule. All names in CampDoc profile must be legal names listed on identification, no nicknames or shortened names. Only government-issued identification will be accepted. Camp Staff will verify your I.D. against our authorized pick up list and have you sign-out your camper(s). Anyone not indicated on the CampDoc profile who arrives to pick up a camper must be verified by Camp Staff via phone call directly to the parent/guardian. Under no exceptions will campers be released to an unauthorized individual without verbal consent directly from the parent/guardian. If we have any concerns, the camp supervisor will contact the parent/guardian for instructions before releasing a child.

You must be listed as a Trusted Contact in the camper’s CampDoc Profile. A mandatory I.D. check is in effect to pick up all campers. Only adults 18 years of age and older who have been authorized on the camper’s CampDoc profile are permitted to pick up the camper. There are no exceptions to this rule. All names in CampDoc profile must be legal names listed on identification, no nicknames or shortened names. Only government-issued identification will be accepted. Camp Staff will verify your I.D. against our authorized pick up list and have you sign-out your camper(s). Anyone not indicated on the CampDoc profile who arrives to pick up a camper must be verified by Camp Staff via phone call directly to the parent/guardian. Under no exceptions will campers be released to an unauthorized individual without verbal consent directly from the parent/guardian. If we have any concerns, the camp supervisor will contact the parent/guardian for instructions before releasing a child.

We design events to be enjoyable and realize that sometimes the schedule includes something new for some participants. Everyone is encouraged to participate to the best of their ability during group activities.

While every zoo encounter is a controlled experience, the animal world is not totally predictable and a quill prick or nip is possible, though unlikely. Since they are frequently outdoors, campers may come in contact with mosquitoes, bees or wasps, or fire ants. These Florida pests can inflict bites or stings that are readily treatable with over-the-counter medications. It is imperative to note any known insect or plant allergies on the medical history form and be sure to sign the over-the-counter release. Sun, heat, and humidity can be a dangerous mix in Florida. Participants should wear sunscreen (not provided) and protective clothing (e.g. light, cotton clothing, a hat, and sunglasses) and drink plenty of water to prevent sunburn and overheating. Additionally, Busch Gardens is a 300+ acre park, so a lot of walking throughout the day is inevitable. Please dress your camper in closed toe, comfortable shoes, preferably sneakers. Crocs, flip-flops and dress shoes of any kind may cause blisters and are not recommended. Water shoes are recommended for camp days at Adventure Island and Aquatica.  

Head lice, impetigo, and ringworm are common childhood infections that are highly contagious. If Health Services staff identifies that your child is infected, we may be forced to send him or her home. Please evaluate any open wounds or irritations before sending your camper, to avoid any inconvenience or disappointment.

Campers receive their t-shirt during check-in on the first day of camp. Additional t-shirts are available for purchase during your child’s camp week for $10/each (credit/debit only please).

Campers are provided with everything needed during their day at camp. There will be no time to shop, so please do not send your child to camp with money. Busch Gardens is not responsible for lost money or valuables.

Please refer to the “Extended Care” section in the Parent Handbook for information and parameters for this option. You may contact Education Reservations at 813-884-4FUN or 813-987-5808 or go online at buschgardens.com/camps to add this option at any time. If your child is signed up for Extended Care, please pick them up from the Outpost Education Classroom located adjacent to the main pick-up area before 6:00 p.m.

You may drop off your camper as early as 8:00 a.m. Camp counselors arrive at the drop-off areas at this time. Please do not drop off your child if a counselor is not present in the area.

After camp concludes each day, Day Camp participants may be readmitted to the park at no additional charge. Parents must notify staff the morning that they will be picking campers up inside the park, and instructions and location will be given at that time. 

To pick up your child from inside the park, proceed to the Outpost Education Classroom with your child’s vehicle pass. The Outpost Education Classroom is located next to the Main Security building near our normal drop-off and pick-up area.

At Adventure Island, you will exit the park and pick up your camper at the designated pick-up area.

If your child will be late or absent, please call the camp supervisor between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. at (813) 600-0178. Refunds are not given for missed days.