National Aviary Summer Camps are unlike any other!
Journey through a tropical jungle, feed our colony of African penguins, investigate veterinary science, and discover falconry. National Aviary Summer Camps enable children and teens to explore the wild world and their place in it—both indoors and out!
Campers have access to the National Aviary’s world-class exhibits, including the historic Tropical Forest and Wetlands, the Helen M. Schmidt TheaterTM, Sky Deck, Canary’s Call, and many behind-the-scenes spaces not accessible to the public. Children can interact with favorite birds, like penguins, toucans and parrots. And our location within Allegheny Commons Park is perfect for outdoor nature study and play.
Registration for 2015 summer camps is now open! Register online or contact the National Aviary Education Programs at 412-258-9439 or via email at Education.Programs@Aviary.org.
Feathers and Fun Preschool Camp
Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26
9 am - Noon
$115 Members/$125 non-Members
Looking for that great summer experience for your early learner? Feathers & Fun is the perfect opportunity for 4—5 year olds to discover the world around them in a safe, nurturing environment. Campers will learn about birds and what makes them different from other animals by meeting a different bird each day. The learning continues through stories, games and crafts.
Aviary Summer Adventure
Monday, July 6—Friday, July 10
Monday, July 13—Friday, July 17
9 am – 3 pm
$175 members/$195 nonmembers
The best of the National Aviary is bundled into 5 days of fun for campers ages 6-8 and 9-12. Campers will help feed our Brown Pelicans, African Penguins, Rainbow Lorikeets and more! They will meet our flock of parrots, make some parrot toys, and watch them play. Campers will even help train our amazing show birds.
Aviary Summer Adventure
Monday, July 20—Friday, July 24
Monday, July 27—Friday, July 31
9 am – 3 pm
$175 members/$195 nonmembers
Campers have access to the National Aviary’s world-class immersive exhibits, the Helen M Schmidt FliteZoneTM Theater, SkyDeck, and behind-the-scenes spaces. Explore the depths of a tropical jungle, finding toucans and sloths along the way. Discover dozens of tiny feathered friends in our Grasslands. Help us to feed our Brown Pelicans, African Penguins, Lories and more! 
Monday, August 3—Friday, August 7
9 am—3 pm
$175 members/$195 nonmembers
Discover what it takes to care for, feed and train more than 500 birds! You’ll explore a day in the life of a zoo veterinarian, going into the National Aviary’s bird hospital, meeting patients, and conducting physical exams. You’ll meet with our aviculturists, exploring our free-flight exhibits, making diets, and working among flocks of lorikeets, flamingos and penguins. You’ll shadow our certified Falconer, interacting with birds of prey, and learning the latest bird training techniques from our Education Trainers. Birding hikes through Allegheny Commons Park and time to capture images of beautiful National Aviary birds through nature photography or sketching will round out this unforgettable experience!
Want more information? Read the complete Summer Camps Guide, visit www.aviary.org, or email Education.Programs@Aviary.org.
