Eco Explorer's After School Programs

*Award winning program voted by the Severna Park Voice

Picking up at: Benfield Elem, Oakhill Elem, Shipley's Choice Elem    

Currently FULL

Please contact us if you want to be put on the waitlist.

• Program details: 

August 25th - June 17th

*There will not be after school club held on days when schools are closed.

Please see Day Camps page for camps we will offer instead. Thanks!

Pick up after school 2:25pm-6pm. 

Price per day: $58  * An additional $30 is added for any 2 hour early dismissal days. There is no charge for days when schools are closed.

• After School Perks:

*5% off summer camps 10% off one-day camps during the no school days ***Priority VIP registration. You get before care and after care 8-9am and/or 4-5pm at no extra charge.  

*6 Free Jungle Express Passes are given at the beginning of the year (worth $108)

*Discounts for Bday parties: $25 off in house and Back Yard Safari (your house)  Free upgrades ECO party: VIP Deluxe theme and fossil dig add-on at no extra charge worth $75.

*Discounts for special events

*Sibling discount: 5%

*Absent days/make-ups:  1 absent day = 1 make up day. Students will have up to 5 make up days maximum to use for school year day camps. 

• What to bring: 

Pack a peanut-free snack/water bottle/coat as needed.  We may have special treats during the year.  If your child has an allergy we will have you check ingredients.  We email you regularly on updates, when payments are due, spirit weeks, special happenings, and especially if there is a Field trip to Kinderfarm park. We will also post pictures on occasion on Facebook. 

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• Sick/Absent Policies:

*We still have HEPA filters, extra ventilation and social distance whenever possible. This policy may change as the pandemic changes.

*No refunds, make-ups only

*Please call if your child is absent or being picked up by someone else. Must show ID or Eco Adventure Pick Up Pass.

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• Sample Schedule: Camp-like activities

2:45-3:30 pm Arrive, homework assistance/ snack time /Games/art/activities

3:30-6:00 pm outside/indoor game/themed activity, Animal learning time, craft/experiment/fossil dig. (weather dependent)

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ECO EXPLORERS' TEEN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: 

** Updated 2025-26 School Year Information Coming Soon!**

For any teen ages 11+ 

Also formal training for those that aspire to be a Counselor in Training (CITS) Jr. Assistant (ages 12+) and  High School Volunteers (ages 14+)

Every Wednesday, starting 

The Eco-Explorer's Mentorship Program focuses on developing a wide variety of your teen's abilities and skills in order to succeed in their futures.  Our qualified team of mentors share their expertise on their animal-related careers and teach kids about ECO animals, husbandry and care, leadership skills, social skills, professionalism in the workplace and expectations,  life skills, presentation skills and confidence!  They will be exposed to a variety of animals and it's all about hands-on learning!  They will also be involved in some community based programs that give back to our community such as food drives and environmental projects such as Tree planting and local living shorelines volunteer projects. There may also be field trips on the weekends on occasion as well as social event evenings.   Many of our graduates from this program have gone to work at ECO (and still do!) have become vets and gone off to college in other amazing careers!  This is ONE OF A KIND CLUB and the ONLY volunteer program in the US that allows this level of hands-on with our amazing animals!  Register now!