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Children's Clubs

Keeper for The Day

Introduction

This very popular day gives 9−13 year olds the chance to work alongside the animal keepers at the Animal Park and Animal Care Centre. Experience looking after a range of animals, from farm animals and small mammals to reptiles and fish.

Course Content

Jobs include:

Feeding
Mucking out
Grooming
Health checks
Handling

Entry Requirements

You must be aged between 9 -13 years old and have an interest in animals. Please note: Due to the popularity of this course, each child can only book for one day.

What Next?

Junior Keepers' Club - 8 separate short 1-day courses run through the school Easter holidays − not including Bank Holidays and weekends

Next Dates

Monday 25th March 2013, Tuesday 26th March 2013, Wednesday 27th March 2013, Thursday 28th March 2013, Tuesday 2nd April 2013, Wednesday 3th April 2013, Thursday 4th April 2013, Friday 5th April 2013.

10.00am - 4.00pm

Price

£35 per day

Saturday Bug Club for 5 to 10 years

This fun club is for 5−10 year olds meets one Saturday a month and activities are based around animals at the Farm Park and wildlife in Kingston Maurward's extensive gardens and parkland.

Only open to children of season ticket holders - click here for season ticket prices

For full details of children's club courses and to book, visit our course search or call 01305 215215

Course Content

Bird watching
Bug hunts
Pond dipping
Animal encounters
Walks
Gardening
Nest box and bird feeder sessions
Tree based activities, seed collecting, bark rubbing
Competitions and a fun Christmas Party

Entry Requirements

The Bug Club is for 5−10 year olds and membership is restricted to the
children of season ticket holders only.

What Next?

ACE Club

Next Dates

The Saturday Bug Club runs 1 Saturday per month from September to June/July

10am - 12pm

Call us for 2012 dates - 01305 215215

Price

£65

Saturday ACE Club (Animal Conservation and Environment) for 10 to 13 years

This is a great follow-on from the Bug Club or suitable for first time older children who wish to widen their knowledge of animals and the environment. The club meets every month throughout the year, during which time children are given the opportunity to explore in greater detail various environmental and animal-based topics. The hands−on sessions will use the fantastic facilities at our Animal Care Centre, Animal Park, laboratories, gardens, parkland, farm and local woodland.

Only open to children of season ticket holders - click here for season ticket prices

For full details of children's club courses and to book, visit our course search or call 01305 215215

Course Content

Activities include:

Wildlife surveys
Pond dipping
Lambing
Pet care
Plants
Environmental awareness

. . . . . . . . and much more!

Next Dates

The ACE Club runs on one Saturday of each month from September 2012 to July 2013.

Please contact us for 2012 dates

09.30am - 12.30pm

Price

£100

Junior Keepers Club for 9-13 years

This holiday club gives young animal enthusiasts a fantastic opportunity to work alongside the College's animal keepers.
You will be actively involved in the day to day running of the two specialist animal facilities at the Animal Care Centre and Animal Park. This is a great experience for any young person who loves animals.

Course Content

Typical animal care jobs include: