Educational Summer Day Camps

Rising Kindergarten
Campers will search for animal opposites from fastest to slowest and biggest to smallest. Animal All-Stars is a week long day camp which runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Check-in is from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.  It is a fully chaperoned day program that includes the following experiences and amenities:

• Up close animal encounters
• Visits to animal exhibits, age appropriate rides, shows and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Thematic crafts, games, and other interactive activities
• Afternoon snack
• A camp T-shirt and a water bottle
• Complimentary admission to Busch Gardens Tampa following camp each day for campers.

*This camp may ride the following: Congo River Rapids, Carousel, Gwazi Gliders, Busch Flyers, Air Grover and Sesame Street Safari of Fun. 

2023 Dates:
June 19 - June 23
July 10 - July 14
July 24 - July 28

 

If start date does not appear in calendar we are fully booked for that week.

Pass Members save up to 20% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

PLEASE NOTE: Extended care is available after camp daily from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for $20 per camper per day.  Campers are required to bring their own lunch each day. 

All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813) 884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations or to receive pass member discounts.

Rising Kindergarten
Campers will get up-close with some of our critters as they learn about the different ways they can move. Critter Kids is a week long day camp which runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Check-in is from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.  It is a fully chaperoned day program that includes the following experiences and amenities:

• Up close animal encounters
• Visits to animal exhibits, age appropriate rides, shows and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Thematic crafts, games, and other interactive activities
• Afternoon snack
• A camp T-shirt and a water bottle
• Complimentary admission to Busch Gardens Tampa following camp each day for campers

*This camp may ride the following: Congo River Rapids, Carousel, Gwazi Gliders, Busch Flyers, Air Grover and Sesame Street Safari of Fun. 

2023 Dates:
June 12 – June 16 
June 26 – June 30 
July 17 – July 21

We hope your child will enjoy this opportunity to experience all the fun and challenges of camp while developing a greater appreciation for animals and the environment.

Pass Members can save up to 10% or more on Day Camps. Please log in to see discounted pricing.

Extended care is available after camp daily from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for $20 per camper per day.  Campers are required to bring their own lunch each day

All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813) 884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations or to receive pass member discounts.

Rising 1st & 2nd Grade
Campers will fill their passport with stamps, play games from other cultures, and come face-to-face with animals from around the world! Planet Patrollers is a week long day camp which runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Check-in is from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.  It is a fully chaperoned day program that includes the following experiences and amenities:

• Up close animal encounters, including a Serengeti Safari! 
• Visits to animal exhibits, age appropriate rides*, shows and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Thematic crafts, games, and other interactive activities
• Afternoon snack
• A camp T-shirt and a water bottle
• Complimentary admission to Busch Gardens Tampa following camp each day for campers

*This camp may ride the following: Congo River Rapids, Carousel, Stanley Falls Log Flume, Gwazi Gliders, Scorpion, Busch Flyers, Air Grover and Sesame Safari of Fun. 

2023 Dates:
June 5 - June 9
June 12 - June 16
June 19 - June 23
June 26 - June 30
July 10 - July 14
July 17 - July 21
July 24 - July 28

If start date does not appear in calendar we are fully booked for that week.

Extended care is available after camp daily from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for $20 per camper per day.  Campers are required to bring their own lunch each day.

Pass Members save up to 20% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

  

All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813) 884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations or to receive pass member discounts.

Rising 1st & 2nd Grade
Campers are investigating the different groups of animals and their characteristics-birds, mammals, reptiles, etc. Each day will focus on a different group, and campers will meet and study animals from that group. Nature's Navigators is a week long day camp which runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Check-in is from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.  It is a fully chaperoned day program that includes the following experiences and amenities:

• Up close animal encounters, including a Serengeti Safari! 
• Visits to animal exhibits, age appropriate rides*, shows and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Thematic crafts, games, and other interactive activities
• Afternoon snack
• A camp T-shirt and a water bottle
• Complimentary admission to Busch Gardens Tampa following camp each day for campers

*This camp may ride the following: Congo River Rapids, Carousel, Stanley Falls Log Flume, Gwazi Gliders, Scorpion, Busch Flyers, Air Grover and Sesame Street Safari of Fun. 

2023 Dates:
June 5 - June 9
June 12 - June 16
June 19 - June 23
June 26 - June 30
July 10 - July 14
July 17 - July 21
July 24 - July 28

If start date does not appear in calendar we are fully booked for that week.

Extended care is available after camp daily from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for $20 per camper per day.  Campers are required to bring their own lunch each day. 

Pass Members save 10% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813) 884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations or to receive pass member discounts.

Rising 1st & 2nd Grade
BG Troopers is a 3-day camp which runs from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Check-in is from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. It is a fully chaperoned day program that includes the following experiences and amenities:

• Up close animal encounters
• Visits to animal exhibits, age appropriate rides*, shows, and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Front of the line access to select attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Thematic crafts, games, and other interactive activities
• A camp T-shirt and a water bottle
• Complimentary admission to Busch Gardens Tampa following camp each day for campers

*This camp may ride the following: Congo River Rapids, Carousel, Stanley Falls Log Flume, Gwazi Gliders, Scorpion, Busch Flyers, Air Grover and Sesame Street Safari of Fun.

2023 Dates:
May 31- June 2
July 5 - July 7
July 31- August 2

If start date does not appear in calendar we are fully booked for that week.

Extended care is available after camp daily from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for $20 per camper per day.  Campers are required to bring their own lunch each day. 

Pass Members save up to 20% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

  

All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813) 884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations or to receive pass member discounts.

Rising 3rd & 4th Grade
Campers will investigate the ways that animals interact with the world around them. Each day will focus on a different type of interaction-how animals interact with their habitat, other species, their own species, etc. BioBuddies is a week long day camp which runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Check-in is from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.  It is a fully chaperoned day program that includes the following experiences and amenities:

• Up close animal encounters
• Visits to animal exhibits, age appropriate rides, shows and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Thematic crafts, games, and other interactive activities
• Afternoon snack
• A camp T-shirt and a water bottle
• Complimentary admission to Busch Gardens Tampa following camp each day for campers

*This camp may ride the following: Congo River Rapids, Carousel, Stanley Falls Log Flume, Gwazi Gliders, Scorpion, Busch Flyers, Sand Serpent, Air Grover, Cheetah Hunt, Cobra's Curse, Serengeti Flyer, and Iron Gwazi. 

2023 Dates:
June 5 - June 9
June 12 - June 16
June 19 - June 23
June 26 - June 30
July 10 - July 14
July 17 - July 21
July 24 - July 28

 

Extended care is available after camp daily from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for $20 per camper per day.  Campers are required to bring their own lunch each day.

Pass Members save up to 10% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

  

All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813) 884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations or to receive pass member discounts.

Pass Members can save 10% or more on Day Camps. Please log in to see discounted pricing.

All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813) 884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations or to receive pass member discounts..

Rising 3rd & 4th Grade
BG Trekkers is a 3-day camp which runs from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Check-in is from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.  It is a fully chaperoned day program that includes the following experiences and amenities:

• Up close animal encounters
• Visits to animal exhibits, age appropriate rides*, shows, and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Front of the line access to select attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Thematic crafts, games, and other interactive activities
• A camp T-shirt and a water bottle
• Complimentary admission to Busch Gardens Tampa following camp each day for campers

*This camp may ride the following: Congo River Rapids, Carousel, Stanley Falls Log Flume, Gwazi Gliders, Scorpion, Busch Flyers, Sand Serpent, Air Grover, Cheetah Hunt, Cobra's Curse,  Serengeti Flyer, and Iron Gwazi. 

2023 Dates:
May 31- June 2
July 5 - July 7
July 31- August 2

 

Extended care is available after camp daily from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for $20 per camper per day.  Campers are required to bring their own lunch each day. 

Pass Members save up to 20% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

  

All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813) 884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations or to receive pass member discounts.

Rising 5th & 6th Grade
Go behind-the-scenes to see what it takes to operate our world-class theme parks! Busch Gardens Apprentices is a week long day camp which runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Check-in is from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. It is a fully chaperoned day program that includes the following experiences and amenities:

• A visit To Adventure Island
• Up close animal encounters
• Visits to animal exhibits, age appropriate rides*, shows and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Thematic crafts, games, and other interactive activities
• Afternoon snack
• A camp T-shirt and a water bottle
• Complimentary admission to Busch Gardens Tampa following camp each day for campers

*This camp may ride the following: Congo River Rapids, Carousel, Stanley Falls Log Flume, Scorpion, Falcon's Fury, Sand Serpent, Cheetah Hunt, Cobra's Curse, Montu, Sheikra, Tigris, Kumba, Serengeti Flyer, and Iron Gwazi. 

2023 Dates:
June 5 - June 9
June 19 - June 23
July 10 - July 14
July 24 - July 28

If start date does not appear in calendar we are fully booked for that week.

 

Pass Members save up to 20% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Extended care is available after camp daily from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for $20 per camper per day.  Campers are required to bring their own lunch each day. 

 

All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813) 884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations or to receive pass member discounts.

Rising 5th & 6th Grade
Campers will navigate through the park and see how their senses stack up against our incredible animals. Animal Sense-sations is a week long day camp which runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Check-in is from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.  It is a fully chaperoned day program that includes the following experiences and amenities:

• Up close animal encounters, including a Serengeti Safari!
• Visits to animal exhibits, age appropriate rides, shows and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Thematic crafts, games, and other interactive activities
• Afternoon snack
• A camp T-shirt and a water bottle
• Complimentary admission to Busch Gardens Tampa following camp each day for campers

*This camp may ride the following: Congo River Rapids, Carousel, Stanley Falls Log Flume, Scorpion, Falcon's Fury, Sand Serpent, Cheetah Hunt, Cobra's Curse, Montu, Sheikra, Tigris, Kumba, Serengeti Flyer, and Iron Gwazi. 

2023 Dates:
June 5 - June 9
June 12 - June 16
June 19 - June 23
June 26 - June 30
July 10 - July 14
July 17 - July 21
July 24 - July 28

Extended care is available after camp daily from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for $20 per camper per day.  Campers are required to bring their own lunch each day.

Pass Members can save 10% or more on Day Camps. Please log in to see discounted pricing.

All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813) 884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations or to receive pass member discounts. 

Rising 5th & 6th Grade
BG Travelers is a 3-day camp which runs from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Check-in is from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.  It is a fully chaperoned day program that includes the following experiences and amenities:

• Up close animal encounters
• Visits to animal exhibits, age appropriate rides*, shows, and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Front of the line access to select attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Thematic crafts, games, and other interactive activities
• A camp T-shirt and a water bottle
• Complimentary admission to Busch Gardens Tampa following camp each day for campers

*This camp may ride the following: Congo River Rapids, Carousel, Stanley Falls Log Flume, Scorpion, Falcon's Fury, Sand Serpent, Cheetah Hunt, Cobra's Curse, Montu, Sheikra, Tigris, Kumba, Serengeti Flyer, and Iron Gwazi. 

2023 Dates:
May 31 - June 2
July 5 - July 7
July 31 - August 2

 

Pass Members can save up to 20% on Day Camps. Please log in to see discounted pricing.

Extended care is currently not available for the 2022 Camp Season. Please check back after April 1, 2022 for any updates.

All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813) 884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations or to receive pass member discounts. 

Rising 7th & 8th Grade
Calling all animal enthusiasts! Find out what it’s like to be a zookeeper: fun, rewarding, and messy! Junior Zookeepers is a week long day camp which runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Check-in is from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.  It is a fully chaperoned day program that includes the following experiences and amenities:

• Up close animal encounters, including a Serengeti Safari! 
• Visits to animal exhibits, age appropriate rides*, shows and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Thematic crafts, games, and other interactive activities
• Afternoon snack
• A camp T-shirt and a water bottle
• Complimentary admission to Busch Gardens Tampa following camp each day for campers

*This camp may ride the following: Congo River Rapids, Carousel, Stanley Falls Log Flume, Scorpion, Falcon's Fury, Sand Serpent, Cheetah Hunt, Cobra's Curse, Montu, Sheikra, Tigris, Kumba, Serengeti Flyer, and Iron Gwazi. 

2023 Dates:
June 5 - June 9
June 12 - June 16
June 19 - June 23
June 26 - June 30
July 10 - July 14
July 17 - July 21
July 24 - July 28

If start date does not appear in calendar we are fully booked for that week.

Pass Members save up to 20% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Extended care is available after camp daily from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for $20 per camper per day.  Campers are required to bring their own lunch each day.

All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813) 884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations or to receive pass member discounts.

Rising 7th & 8th Grade
Experience all the thrills Busch Gardens and Adventure Island have to offer in this amazing week of camp.  Thrill Seekers is a week long day camp which runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Check-in is from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.  It is a fully chaperoned day program that includes the following experiences and amenities:

• A visit To Adventure Island
• Up close animal encounters
• Visits to animal exhibits, age appropriate rides*, shows and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Thematic crafts, games, and other interactive activities
• Afternoon snack
• A camp T-shirt and a water bottle
• Complimentary admission to Busch Gardens Tampa following camp each day for campers

*This camp may ride the following: Congo River Rapids, Carousel, Stanley Falls Log Flume, Scorpion, Falcon's Fury, Sand Serpent, Cheetah Hunt, Cobra's Curse, Montu, Sheikra, Tigris, Kumba, Serengeti Flyer, and Iron Gwazi. 

2023 Dates:
June 5 - June 9
June 19 - June 23
July 10 - July 14
July 24 - July 28

If start date does not appear in calendar we are fully booked for that week.

Pass Members save up to 20% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Extended care is available after camp daily from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for $20 per camper per day.  Campers are required to bring their own lunch each day. 

 

All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813) 884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations or to receive pass member discounts.

Rising 7th & 8th Grade
BG Trailblazers is a 3-day camp which runs from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Check-in is from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.It is a fully chaperoned day program that includes the following experiences and amenities:

• Up close animal encounters
• Visits to animal exhibits, age appropriate rides*, shows, and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Front of the line access to select attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa
• Thematic crafts, games, and other interactive activities
• A camp T-shirt and a water bottle
• Complimentary admission to Busch Gardens Tampa following camp each day for campers

*This camp may ride the following: Congo River Rapids, Carousel, Stanley Falls Log Flume, Scorpion, Falcon's Fury, Sand Serpent, Cheetah Hunt, Cobra's Curse, Montu, Sheikra, Tigris, Kumba, Serengeti Flyer, and Iron Gwazi. 

2023 Dates:
May 31 - June 2
July 5 - July 7
July 31 - August 2

If start date does not appear in calendar we are fully booked for that week.

Extended care is available after camp daily from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for $20 per camper per day.  Campers are required to bring their own lunch each day. 

Pass Members save up to 20% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

 

All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813) 884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations or to receive pass member discounts.

Rising 9th - 12th Grade
BG Voyagers is a 3-day camp that includes the following:

• Day 1 (Busch Gardens), 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Day 2 (Adventure Island), 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Day 3 (SeaWorld Field Trip), 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Check-in is from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. It is a fully chaperoned day program that includes the following experiences and amenities:

• Up close animal encounters
• Visits to animal exhibits, age appropriate rides, shows and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa, Adventure Island, and SeaWorld Orlando
• Lunch and afternoon snack included
• A camp T-shirt and a water bottle
• Complimentary admission to Busch Gardens Tampa following camp each day for campers

*This camp may ride the following: Congo River Rapids, Carousel, Stanley Falls Log Flume, Scorpion, Falcon's Fury, Sand Serpent, Cheetah Hunt, Cobra's Curse, Montu, Sheikra, Tigris, Kumba, Serengeti Flyer, and Iron Gwazi. 

2023 Dates:
July 5 - July 7 
July 31 - August 2

 

Pass Members can save 10% or more on Day Camps. Please log in to see discounted pricing.

Extended care is available after camp daily from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for $20 per camper per day.  Campers are required to bring their own lunch each day.

All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813) 884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations or to receive pass member discounts. 

Rising 9th - 12th Grade
High school students looking for something fun and valuable to do this summer are invited to be a Busch Gardens Counselor-in-Training! This week-long program offers an opportunity to gain career experience while learning from the best in the field. Expert educators will share their knowledge and expertise on topics from child development and classroom management, to zoo careers and environmental awareness. Counselors-in-Training will complete an on-line orientation before working side-by-side with camp counselors assisting with daily activities for campers in Kindergarten through 4th grade. 

Counselor-in-Training is available alongside our week long camps and three day mini camps.  Counselor-in-Training in training hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. Check-in is from 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.  It is a fully chaperoned day program that includes the following amenities:

• Afternoon snack
• A camp T-shirt and a water bottle
• Complimentary admission to Busch Gardens Tampa following camp each day for campers

2023 Dates:
June 5  - June 9  
June 12  - June 16   
June 19  - June 23   
June 26 - June 30
July 5 - July 7 (3 Days)  
July 10 - July 14 
July 17 - July 21 
July 24 - July 28 
July 31 - Aug 2 (3 Days)

If start date does not appear in calendar we are fully booked for that week.

Extended care is available after camp daily from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for $20 per camper per day.  Campers are required to bring their own lunch each day. 

Pass Members save up to 10% on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

  

All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813) 884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations or to receive pass member discounts.

This option is only available to Day Campers in 1st to 8th grade, and all campers will need to be picked up at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Education Classroom. Extended Care is provided by the Day Camp Counselors. 

Pass Members save on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

Price listed is per day. All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813)884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations.

This option is only available to Day Campers in 1st to 8th grade, and all campers will need to be picked up at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Education Classroom. Extended Care is provided by the Day Camp Counselors. 

Pass Members save on this experience. Please log in to see discounted pricing. 

Price listed is per week. All components and activities are subject to change. Please call (813)884-4FUN (4386) to make changes to reservations.