Safari Summer Kid's Camp

Itinerary

All camp sessions take place from 9 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday of the session week. 

Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of camp and be on hand to pick up your child no later than 3:30 pm

Pick Up

Camp ends at 3 pm every day. Please be on time to as your camper will be excited to tell you about the day's activities.

Drop Off

Campers may be dropped off at the Camp Nyika site beginning at 8:30am.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, camp staff will greet campers at their vehicles to facilitate daily check-in/out. Parents may not approach the camp site.

Bring

To maximize your child's Camp Nyika experience, please make sure they're properly equipped for adventure!

Comfortable Clothes and Sturdy Walking Shoes - We recommend comfortable earth-toned clothes. Campers will be outside all day, so plan for clothes that you don’t mind getting some trail dirt on! Even in the summer months, Sonoma County mornings can be chilly. Consider layering. Close-toed shoes are required as Safari West features dirt and gravel pathways. As a safety precaution, campers without closed-toed shoes will not be allowed to participate until such shoes are obtained.

Face Mask – While it is not required that campers wear face masks at all times, it may become necessary to wear them where social distancing procedures cannot be maintained. This is in accordance with Sonoma County Health Order Amendment 3 Section 5 Sub-Section 3.

Backpack or Field Bag - A small backpack (optional to the provided bag) to hold gear is a great idea as campers will often be out in the wilds of Safari West.

Water Bottle – To comply with SoCo Ammendment 3, we will provide several single use water bottles to each camper each day.

Sunscreen and Insect Repellent - Campers can expect to be outside all day. Sunscreen is a great idea to repel the rays of the sun and keep skin healthy! Camp Nyika will be operating at a point in the year when insects (such as mosquitos) won’t be prevalent, however, insect repellent may be a good idea.

Lunch and Trail Snacks - To best accommodate individual dietary needs, campers will need to bring their own snacks and lunch.

Bottled water will be provided to all campers.

Inclusions

Each registration includes a reservation to one session of the Camp Nyika Summer Camp. Also included are a backpack, keepsake mask, daily journal, and hand sanitizer bottle, and any crafts made during the week.

Each weekly session provides five full days of wildlife learning and adventure as campers explore the wilds of Safari West Wildlife Preserve. This camp is a surefire way to awaken the inner naturalist in your child as their warm summer days are spent tracking wildlife, hiking back trails, identifying flora and fauna, and learning to become in-tune with the wild world around them.

Exclusions

Does not include lunch. Please pack a lunch for your camper. Delilah’s Deli onsite is available to purchase sandwiches if this is more convenient.

Completing the Registration Process

Please note that on the first day of camp we need to have 30-45 minutes on the first day that parent/legal guardian meet with Safari West Wildlife Foundation (SWWF) staff to get the following information, while Teachers/Counselors get to know the kids

• Release form
• Emergency Contacts
• Any ongoing medical issues and allergies
• Photo Release

You can expect to hear from us in the weeks leading up to the first day of camp. In the meantime, feel free to contact Tori Goff at (707) 566-3606 or 1 (800) 616-2695 ext 106 or at tgoff@safariwest.com with any questions.

See you this summer at Safari West!