Applications are available now for children from Title One Schools in metro Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta will extend community access to its signature camp experience with the return of the Safari Camp Scholarship Program in the summer of 2023. The program will provide a week of Safari Camp for 42 children ages 5 to 11 from Title One Schools in metro Atlanta. In addition to the City of Atlanta, applicable counties of residence will include Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale.
In addition to Safari Camp tuition, awarded campers will also receive daily lunch and snacks, a Safari Camp T-shirt, and an extended care option.
“A key aspect of Zoo Atlanta’s mission is to ensure that the rich resources, experiences, and educational opportunities of the Zoo are accessible to everyone. Early connections with wildlife and the natural world can change a child’s life,” said Raymond B. King, President, and CEO. “We are pleased to be able to offer another year of scholarships that can fuel a passion for animals and conservation and support science education.”
The Safari Camp Scholarship Program was launched in 2016 and has been offered in every consecutive year with the exception of 2020. To qualify, children must be current residents of the City of Atlanta or one of the qualifying counties and must attend a Title One School. Guardians may apply for scholarships for the weeks of June 5th through June 9th; June 12th through June 16th; June 19th through June 23rd; June 26th through June 30th; July 10th through July 14th; or July 24th through July 28th.
Parents or guardians interested in applying should submit a completed application at zooatlanta.org/scholarship. Applications must be accompanied by proof of residence in metro Atlanta; proof the camper attends a Title One School; a letter of need from the guardian describing how the child will benefit from Safari Camp; and a letter of interest from the camper. Applications and required materials may be submitted via email to education@zooatlanta.org with the subject line 2023 Summer Camp Scholarship Submission, or via regular mail to Zoo Atlanta Education Department; 800 Cherokee Avenue, S.E.; Atlanta, Georgia 30315. If an applicant is selected, a $25 non-refundable deposit will be required to secure the scholarship.
The deadline to apply is 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Applications will be reviewed and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Awardees will be notified by April 21st.
Safari Camp: Summer Session will run on weekdays from May 30st through August 4th, 2023, for campers ages 5 to 14. Programs offer an immersive experience that builds lasting connections between campers and the natural world with Zoo tours, science-based explorations, animal encounters, educational games, and more.
