What's Going on at Chehaw

Staff Report

Friday, June 30th, 2023

SUMMER CAMPS

In summer 2023, Chehaw has week long half and full day camps for children ages 4-12 running from May 30- Aug 9. 

Each day of camp includes a trip to the zoo, animal encounters, crafts, games, activities, snack, Chehaw water bottle, and a cool camp T-shirt! Children will have fun while learning through hands-on activities.  

Full day sessions are open to campers age 5-12.  Half day sessions are open for campers age 4. After camp care is available until 6 pm for $10 per day or $40 for the entire week. Members receive a 10% discount  on all camp sessions plus half price on after camp care. Save big on any camp session, register one camper for 4 camper sessions and receive $50 in savings.

Dates & Registration

FEEDINGS & PROGRAMS
EVERY WEEKEND
 

Saturday & Sunday

10:30 Petting Zoo Feeding ($3/person)

11:30 Rhino Feeding

1:30 Sulcata Tortoise Feeding ($3/person)

2:30 Alligator Feeding ($10/Souvenir Feed Cup)

3:30 Wildlife Theater Presentation 

We are happy to announce Chehaw, along with Artesian Alliance partners Thronateeska Heritage Center and Flint RiverQuarium, is participating in the Blue Star Museums program this summer. The program provides free admission to our nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day (May 20) through Labor Day (September 4).

The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard as well as Active Duty and Reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), or DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum. Visit arts.gov/bluestarmuseums for a complete list of participating organizations. 

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Park Authority Monthly Meeting (Creekside) 6 p.m.

Aug. 21, Oct. 16, Dec. 18

July 7- Cubs Program

July 28- -All Smiles Program

Aug 4-  Cubs Program

Aug 25- -All Smiles Program

Sep 1-  Cubs Program

Sept 21- Black Jack & Black Rhinos

Sept 22- -All Smiles Program

Oct. 6-  Cubs Program

Oct 7- Josh Franklin Memorial Disc Golf Tournament

Oct. 21-22- Southern Discomfort Race

Oct. 21- Modern Gas Rib Showdown

 Oct 27- -All Smiles Program

Nov 3-  Cubs Program

Nov 24- -All Smiles Program

Dec 1-  Cubs Program

Dec 22- -All Smiles Program   

ARTESIAN ALLIANCE PARTNERS

Flint RiverQuarium

Second Friday of every month  Tadpole Time 

Thronateeska

Third Friday of every month Tricera Tots

DEA Traveling Exhibit