Busch Gardens Tampa is once again offering it’s popular educational day camp programs. These age appropriate camps are fully chaperoned day programs, and each age group has it’s own special camp options! Several camps even include time outside of Busch Gardens Tampa with trips to Adventure Island in Tampa and SeaWorld in Orlando. There is even one with an overnight camp sleepover at SeaWorld! All camps include daily lunches, snacks & drinks, a Camp T-shirt and a water bottle and complimentary admission to Busch Gardens following camp each day for campers,
This year’s camps will run from June 5th – August 4th on select days from 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m, and extended care is available after camp daily from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. for $20 per camper per day. We have a list of each ages group’s camp offerings with pricing, dates and descriptions below. To register visit the Busch Gardens Tampa website, and remember if you book your Camp by May 15 you will save 10%! Please remember space for each day camp is limited!
K-2nd Grade – BG Troopers
- Troopers Mini-Camp – Wednesday through Friday – July 5-July 7
Get ready for adventure and explore all that Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has to offer in this 3-day mini-camp where campers will enjoy age appropriate rides, shows and attractions of Busch Gardens. - Animal Investigators -Monday through Friday – June 12-June 16; June 26-June 30; July 17-July 21; July 31-August 4 – Prices Start at $180
Find out how animals use their senses to survive and use your senses to discover a mystery animal. You may get up-close to a gator or trek through a tiger trail while you. Experiences and amenities include daily meetings with animals and photo opportunities and a complimentary photo with your camp group. - Jungle Jammers – Monday through Friday -June 5-June 9; June 19-June 23; July 10-July 14; July 24-July 28 – Prices Start at $270
Join us for a week of fabulous fables, terrific tales, and amazing adventures, as you explore stories of jungle animals all over the world! Through up-close animal encounters, creative crafts, and world class shows—stories will come to life before your eyes! - Planet Patrollers – Monday through Friday – June 5-June 9; June 19-June 23; June 19-June 23;June 26-June 30; July 17-July 21; July 24-July 28 – Prices Start at $270
Get ready for a world of fun! You’ll say ‘G’day!’ to a kangaroo in Australia, trek through the jungles of Asia, and visit the predators of the African savanna. Fill your passport with stamps during this exciting expedition around the globe! - Wild Wonders – Monday through Friday – June 5-June 9; June 12-June 16; June 26-June 30; July 10-July 14; July 24-July 28; July 31-August 4 – Prices Start at $270
What makes a skunk stink so badly? Why is a giraffe’s tongue so slobbery? Discover the most eeeeeeew-some facts about the animal world! You’ll explore all things icky, sticky, slimy, and smelly—and learn why these weird behaviors and zany adaptations help animals to survive! - Natures Navigators – Monday through Friday – June 12-June 16; June 19-June 23; July 10-July 14; July 17-July 21; July 31-August 4 – Prices Start at $270
Can you think of a more exciting place than Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to learn fascinating facts about animals? You will navigate through the zoo learning about all of our incredible creatures from magnificent mammals to rockin’ reptiles. You are guaranteed to become a zoo camp animal expert by the time the week is through!
3rd-4th Grade – BG Trekkers
- Trekkers Mini-Camp – Wednesday through Friday – July 5-July 7 – Prices Start at $180
Get ready for adventure and explore all that Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has to offer in this 3-day mini-camp! Whether you’re facing a raging river rapid, watching a world-class show, or meeting one of our animals face-to-face, you’re sure to have a BLAST! - Zoo Chefs – Monday through Friday – 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 31-August 4 – Prices Start at $270
Busch Gardens is home to over 2,000 animals—that’s a lot of mouths to feed! Our herd of elephants alone eats over 1,000 pounds of food a day! Help our animals’ dietary dreams come true as you make lunch for a lemur and offer a giraffe a tasty treat. Become the ultimate Zoo Chef! - Zoo-per Stars -Monday through Friday – June 12-June 16; July 10-July – 14; July 17-July 21; July 24-July 28 – Prices Start at $280
From auditioning to performing—and everything in between—you’ll learn firsthand what it takes to be a world-class entertainer! Go behind the scenes at our shows and meet animal superstars up close to help you prepare for the role of a lifetime! At the end of the week you’ll make a ruckus – a “Rainforest Ruckus!” – putting on a performance for your fellow campers! - Eco-Heroes – Monday through Friday – June 19-June 23; June 26-June 30; July 24-July 28 – Prices Start at $280
Animals of all shapes and sizes are full of superpower surprises! Take a cue from the animal world to find out what creature features help wildlife and wild places. Discover what it means to be a hero—an Eco-Hero! - Bio Buddies – Bio Buddies is a week long day camp which runs Monday & Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Wednesday (SeaWorld Trip), 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; and Thursday & Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – 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; July 31-August 4 – Prices Start at $305
The animal world is full of wild wonders just waiting for you to discover! Only the truly inquisitive animal lover need attend this camp, for your day will be filled with interactions from armadillos to zebras, with all your creature questions answered in between. Your journey also includes an exciting trip to SeaWorld Orlando and continues at home as you remember your fun-filled week with a journal of all of your amazing animal adventures.This camp includes a day trip to SeaWorld Orlando to meet an animal up-close and feed sea lions
5th-6th Grade – BG Voyagers
- Adventure Apprentices – Monday through Friday -June 12-June 16; June 19-June 23; June 26-June 30; July 10-July 14; July 17-July 21; July 24-July 28 – Prices Start at $280
Do you like the sound of being a VIP? Adventure Apprentices will make you a “camper with clearance”! Whether it’s learning about baking our delicious cookies, operating one of our exhilarating roller coasters, or finding out what it takes to become a “Wildlife Doc”, you will get a behind the scenes look at how to operate a world class theme park! - Busch Gardens Explorers – Monday through Friday – June 5-June 9; June 19-June 23; June 26-June 30; July 10-July 14; July 17-July 21; July 31-August 4 – Prices Start at $270
Want to discover everything there is to know about the animals at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay? With your senses as your guide, explore every inch of this thrilling park. Through behind-the-scenes interactions and up-close animal encounters, find out how animals perceive the world around them! - Voyagers Mini-Camp – Wednesday through Friday – July 5-July 7 – Prices Start at $180
Get ready for adventure and explore all that Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has to offer in this 3-day mini-camp! Whether you’re facing a raging river rapid, watching a world-class show, or meeting one of our animals face-to-face, you’re sure to have a BLAST! - Splash Seekers – Splash Seekers is a week long day camp which runs Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (SeaWorld Field Trip), Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.-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; July 31-August 4 – Prices Start at $305
Prepare yourself to get soaked! Our parks use water for everything from animal habitats to plunging water slides. Explore everything splash-worthy at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Adventure Island, and SeaWorld Orlando.
7th-8th Grade – BG Trailblazers
- Trailblazers Mini-Camp – Wednesday through Friday – July 5-July 7 – Prices Start at $180
Get ready for adventure and explore all that Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has to offer in this 3-day mini-camp! Whether you’re facing a raging river rapid, watching a world-class show, or meeting one of our animals face-to-face, you’re sure to have a BLAST! - Adventure Champions – Monday through Friday – June 5-June 9; June 12-June 16; June 19-June 23; July 17-July 21; July 31-August 4 – Prices Start at $270
Join us for a week of fast-paced challenges and competition, as you travel through the world of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! Explore diverse habitats, unique animals, exciting shows, and thrilling rides, while working with your team to complete tasks, decipher clues, and unravel riddles! Can you become the next Adventure Champ? - Junior Zookeepers – Junior Zookeepers is a week long day camp which runs Monday-Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Thursday 5:30 p.m. (Sleepover) – Friday 3:00 p.m. – June 5-June 9; June 12-June 16; June 26-June 30; July 10-July 14; July 24-July 28; July 31-August 4 – Prices Start at $270
Caring for animals is a fun, rewarding, and messy job! Take a glimpse into the professional world of animal care: learn about animal nutrition, watch animal training sessions, and go behind-the-scenes at our Animal Care Center! End your week by experiencing the nocturnal side of the zoo as you spend the night sleeping over in our Tiger Lodge—and observe tigers from your sleeping bag! - SEA Trekkers – SEA Trekkers is a week long day camp which runs Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Wednesday (Aquatica) 7:30a.m.-5:00p.m.; Thursday 5:30 p.m. (Sleepover at SeaWorld)- Friday 3:00 p.m. Campers will visit a different SEA park each day during the week: Monday: Busch Gardens, Tuesday: Adventure Island, Wednesday: Aquatica, Thursday: Sleepover at SeaWorld, Friday: SeaWorld. – June 19-June 23; June 26-June 30; July 10-July 14; July 17-July 21; July 24-July 28 – Prices Start at $390
Go on exciting daily adventures exploring all the wonders that the SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment family offers. This new program will let you explore the best of the best at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Adventure Island and Aquatica Orlando. Then end your week with a sleepover beside the sea creatures at SeaWorld Orlando.
Michele Atwood is the Owner/Editor of The Main Street Mouse and its subsidiaries. Co owner of the House of Mouse Expo & Lost Princess Apparel. Author of the books “Moving to Main Street U.S.A.” “How Many Sleeps Till Disney?” and “How Many Sleeps Till Disneyland?”
Michele also contributes theme park news for Fox 35 Orlando 11pm news and on the radio on WDBO.
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