Summer Camps

World Bird Sanctuary

Summer Camps 2026

Our camps are designed to immerse your child in our world of birds and nature at The Sanctuary.
We use our 305 acres of land, and hundreds of birds in our care to create unique experiences every day to educate and encourage a love for the world around them.

Camps run 9am-4pm each day.
Important 2026 update:

This year, we have opted for a shortened 2-day camp for our youngest campers (ages 6-8). Please be aware of these changes, as Feathered Friends camp will no longer last a full week as it had in previous years.

For more information, please email camp@worldbirdsanctuary.org

Learn about different groups of birds and the places they’re found by playing games, making crafts, and meeting some very special animal ambassadors up close!

Important 2026 update: 

This year, we have opted for a shortened 2-day camp for our youngest campers (ages 6-8). Please be aware of these changes, as Feathered Friends camp will no longer last a full week as it had in previous years.

**$125 per camper, $110 per camper for members** **15 campers max**

Get a close look at what our keepers at the Sanctuary do by learning the nitty-gritty of caring for our resident animals! Junior keepers will try their hands at making parrot enrichment, playing the “training game”, and getting up close and personal with emus, owls, parrots, and more!

**Please note that the content for both sessions of the Junior Keeper Camp will be the same.**

**$125 per camper, $110 per camper for members** **20 campers max**

Learn about different raptor adaptations and skills. Campers will play games and learn how to be a citizen scientist for birds found in our own backyards. Plus, have a chance to meet some exotic species not found here in Missouri!

**$235 per camper, $220 per camper for members** **20 campers max**

Do you have what it takes to make it in the wild? Explore the environment around us while also visiting with our resident raptors. Test your outdoor survival skills by building a survival camp, learn some creative ways to avoid dangerous plants and animals in the wild, and find out how different species survive the climate.
 

**$235 per camper, $220 per camper for members** **20 campers max**

Campers will save the planet this week of camp (or at least try out some fun ways to be eco-friendly)! We’ll make homes for our animal neighbors out of recycled materials, play games, and learn how to become a champion of the wild. 

**$235 per camper, $220 per camper for members** **20 campers max**

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Ready to sign up for one or more of our summer camps? Please click the link below to view our events calendar and make your reservations.

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Rescuer's Giving Club

Become a hero to our feathered friends and experience the joy of saving lives and protecting our planet. Join the Rescuer’s Giving Club and elevate your impact on the lives of sick and injured raptors!

New Entry Fees to World Bird Sanctuary beginning April 1, 2026: $5 per person / $40 per bus