CAMPERSHIP FUND APPLICATION

Campership Application IS NOW OPEN!

Now accepting applications through March 31, 2024

The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is now accepting applications for camp scholarships. To be eligible for a campership, the child’s legal guardian must demonstrate financial hardship and commit to the child’s attendance for the full week of camp.

If selected for a campership, the child will receive:

Waived registration fee
Free lunch each day
Before and after care

The child’s legal guardian will also receive a $50 transportation stipend to defer the cost of transportation to and from camp.

Camperships are available for all age groups during the following weeks:

June 17th – June 21st
July 8th – July 12th
August 5th – August 9th

Available for Zoo Camp: Amazing Animals (ages 4-5), Zoo Camp: Wild Destinations (ages 6-7), Zoo Camp: Go Wild (ages 8-9), Zoo Camp: Creating Wild Spaces (ages 10-11), and Zoo Camp: Photos for Conservation (ages 12-14)

To apply for a campership, please complete the Campership Application form below (one application per child).

Key dates:

Last day to apply: March 31, 2024
Notice of acceptance: April 12, 2024
1. If accepted, final documentation must be received by April 26, 2024 to secure your spot.
Notice of unsuccessful application: April 30, 2024

Those selected for a campership will be contacted within the first two weeks of April to confirm their registration and provide any required documentation. Those not selected for a campership will be informed by April 30 that their application was not successful.

Legal Guardian's Name *

Legal Guardian's Email *

Legal Guardian's Phone Number *

Legal Guardian's Residential Address *

Child's Name *

Child's age at the time of Summer Camp? *

Child's Date of Birth *

Child's School *

Are you a Zoo Member? *

Has your child attended Zoo Camp before? *

Has your child received a scholarship to Zoo Camp before? *

Are you completing an application for another camper(s)? If yes, please provide the full names of all the campers for which you are applying: *

Is the child's household enrolled in SNAP/EBT, TANF, or WIC? If yes, legal guardians will be required to provide proof of enrollment and a photo ID to confirm camper registration for their selected week. *

Is your child eligible for reduced or free school meals through the National School Lunch Program? To determine whether your child is eligible, visit the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines: www.fns.usda.gov/cn/income-eligibility-guidelines. *

If there are any other circumstances we should consider when reviewing your application that impact your ability to pay for Zoo Camp, please provide a brief description of them here. *

Camp week your child would be able to attend (select all that apply) *

June 17th - June 21st
July 8th - July 12th
August 5th - August 9th

To maximize camp opportunities, each camper is only allowed to attend one week of Zoo Camp. If selected for a camp scholarship, your child will be assigned a camp week that you indicate they are available.

Would you require before or after care for your child? *

Please select your child's preferred lunch option (select one for the week)

All lunches come with a side of Goldfish crackers, applesauce, and a Capri Sun juice box.