What's Going on at Chehaw

Friday, April 12th, 2024

PARTY FOR THE PLANET
April 20 10a-2p
It's a Party for the Planet and you're invited!
Join us in the Zoo for games, crafts, and activities focused on how you can make an impact and change your world.
Scraps to Sculpture Art Competition- Turn your trash into art!
A few activities include:
- Recycled crafts
- Games
- Free Tree Giveaway
- Art Mural
- Earth Day Slime
- Education Stations

SCRAPS TO SCULPTURE
Apr. 20 @ Party for the Planet
Turn Trash into Treasure at the Scraps to Sculpture Art Competition at Party for the Planet. Kindergarten through Highschool individuals or classrooms can submit their sculpture by Apr. 19 for a chance to win prizes. Art must be original and made entirely of repurposed or recycled materials with the exception of glue, tape, or fasteners. Zoo Guests will vote for the winners of each category, separated by classroom, individual, and class level.

Classroom Prizes include: FREE field trip and private program for your class, 45 minute animal presentation for entire grade, 45 minute presentation for class

Individual Prizes include: Free Family Membership to Chehaw, Free Summer camp, Day pass to Chehaw for your group

Need some space to create, help with your project, or materials? Take advantage of open studio space at the Albany Museum of Art. The AMA will have volunteers and repurposed/recycled items available to help create your masterpiece.

Open Studio Dates: April 6 & 13, 2024

Times: 2 pm- 5 pm

SUMMER CAMP
Chehaw is a wonderful place for children to let loose and have fun while learning about the wonders of nature around them. In summer 2024, Chehaw has week long half and full day camps for children ages 4-12 running from May 27- Aug 6. 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.

Camp Dates & Info Register

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
2024 Park Authority Monthly Meeting (Creekside) 6 p.m.

Apr. 15, Jun 17, Aug 19, Oct. 21, Dec. 16

Apr 13- Cancer Ties 5K, Fun Run, and Beer Relay

Apr 20- Party for the Planet

May 4- Pass the Torch 5K

May 11- Lannypalooza

Jun 22- Chehaw RC Race

Aug 3- Chehaw RC Race

Aug 24- Chehaw RC Race

Sept 7- Chehaw RC Race

Sept 28- Josh Franklin Memorial Disc Golf Tournament