Summer Programs

Summer Program, EARTH Ltd., Mendon, MA

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
Grades 2 and 3

June 24th – June 28th
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$260 Members / $300 non-Members

July 15th – July 19th
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$260 Members / $300 non-Members

This action packed program has something for everyone! Each day students will investigate a new group of animals and learn about their behaviors. Students will use the information they learn to explore all parts of Southwick’s Zoo.

Summer Program, EARTH Ltd., Mendon, MA

ADVENTURE and ECO-SYSTEMS
Grades 4, 5 and 6

July 8th – July 12th
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$260 Members / $300 non-Members

July 29rd -August 2nd
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$260 Members / $300 non-Members

This program is a hands on experience. Students explore all the animals at the zoo using climate zones as their tools.

INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL ECOLOGY
Grades 1 and 2

July 22nd – July 26th
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$140 Members / $165 non-Members

This half day program is designed to introduce the basics of animal ecology, including physical differences between different classifications of animals, adaptations to changing environments and interaction between animals.

TEEN ZOOLOGY
Grades 7 and 8

August 5th – August 9th
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$325 Members / $375 non-Members

This is an excursion program for teens who are interested in careers related to animal care or zoology. Possible trips include:

  • Tufts Veterinary School
  • Whale Watch
  • Blackstone River Cruise
  • Day at Southwick’s Zoo
  • Kennel Visit
  • New England Owl Exploration Day
  • More options TBA

For more information:

  • Call Jan Weatherbee, Program Director at 508-478-0225
  • Email jnwthrb@comcast.net
  • Download the 2013 Registration Brochure.
    Please fill it out and mail it in along with your payment.
    $100 deposit due at registration. Full payment due by June 20, 2013.
    *We currently do not have online registration so please sign up using the methods above.