RZSS Summer School 2022

During Summer School, children discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature. All of this learning happens through a range of fun activities such as zoo trails, games, arts and crafts, animal handling, building enrichment devices and much, much more!

This year the theme is Past and Present.

The programme runs from Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 3.30pm. Early drop off is available for free from 8.30am and After-School Club is available to book for £30 for the week - this runs until 5.30pm and you can collect earlier if preferred.

When you book on to one of the four available weeks in July, the date on your ticket will correspond with the Monday and means you are booked in for the full week!

4 - 8 July

11 - 15 July

18 - 22 July

25 - 29 July

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FAQs

Are the age brackets compulsory?

The age brackets are compulsory, as the programme content will be specifically aimed at each age group. If you are booking for multiple children, please ensure that you do not book children in the incorrect age bracket. You must book the age bracket that your child will be starting in August 2022.

Is After-School Club available?

Spaces on After-School Club will be available each week. You can book your space for £30 for the week while you are booking your main tickets. After-School Club runs from 3.30pm to 5.30pm each day. It will include children from each age group at Summer School. Please make sure you are comfortable with this before booking on to After-School Club.

To access After-School Club tickets, simply scroll to the bottom of the options when choosing which age group you would like to book! If booking multiple children on to After-School Club, you must book one space for each child.

You must only book your child a space on After-School Club for a week they are attending Summer School or Summer CAT. Any spaces booked for children not attending RZSS summer programmes on the week booked will be refunded.

 What are your COVID-19 precautions?

All equipment and resources will be cleaned at the end of each day. Windows will be kept open to allow ventilation. Where appropriate, face coverings will be worn. Hand washing facilities will also be available throughout the day. In line with current government guidance, children will not be asked to socially distance within the programme. Please make sure you are comfortable with this before booking a place on Summer School.

Because we are following current government guidance, please be aware that we may have to cancel at short notice.

How do I fill out the Health & Emergency form?

After you book your Summer School or Summer CAT tickets, your Eventbrite confirmation email will contain a link to fill out an online Health & Emergency form and a COVID-19 form. This will provide us with essential information for ensuring your children are in the best of care during their week with us. It must be completed before your place can be fully confirmed.

Is it possible to use childcare vouchers?

It is not possible to use childcare vouchers for Summer School or Summer CAT.

What time is drop-off and pick-up?

The Summer CAT and Summer School day begins at 9.00am, but early drop off is available for free from 8.30am. The Summer CAT and Summer School day finishes at 3.30pm. You can book After School Club for an additional £30 for the week and this continues until 5.30pm each day.

What about snacks and lunch?

Each child needs to bring their own packed lunch (labelled if possible). They can bring another snack for the morning break time. Cups of juice and water are available at break and lunch and your child should bring a named water bottle for activities throughout the day.

Will photos be taken during summer programmes?

Photos and videos will be taken during summer programmes at the zoo for promotional and marketing use and to share with parents and family. If you have booked a place on a summer programme and do not wish for your child(ren) to be included in any photos or videos, please get in touch via email to [email protected].

What about clothing?

Your child will get their own T-shirt to keep that they need to wear each day. They should also wear weather-appropriate clothing that they don’t mind getting active in, including painting and a range of other activities outside!

What if I cannot attend the week I have booked?

Refunds are available up to 30 days before the programme starts. If you find out you are unable to attend fewer than 30 days before your booked week, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

What happens at the Friday Show?

This year it will not be possible to run the Friday Show so we have some exciting plans instead!

Host or Publisher RZSS Discovery & Learning