Funding Amount

Full camp tuition, daily lunch and snacks, Safari Camp T-shirt, and extended care option

Deadline

April 18, 2026

9 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Safari Camp Scholarship Program

Overview: Zoo Atlanta provides scholarships for children ages 5-11 to attend its signature Safari Camp experience during spring break and summer sessions.

Status: Active and recurring (10th year as of 2026)

Geographic Scope: Metro Atlanta area including:

  • City of Atlanta

  • Fulton County

  • Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale counties
  • Eligibility Requirements:

  • Children ages 5-11

  • Current residents of qualifying counties in metro Atlanta

  • Enrolled in free or reduced meal program at their school (as of 2025)

  • Previously required Title I School attendance (2024 program)
  • Award Details:

  • Covers camp tuition

  • Daily lunch and snacks

  • Safari Camp T-shirt

  • Extended care option

  • $25 non-refundable deposit required if selected
  • Program Sessions:

  • Spring Break Camp: April 7-11, 2025 (example year)

  • Summer Camp: June 2 - August 1, 2025 (example year)

  • Weekday sessions throughout summer
  • Focus Areas:

  • Science-based education

  • Animal encounters

  • Zoo tours and explorations

  • Environmental education

  • STEM curriculum support
  • Number of Scholarships: 41-66 scholarships awarded annually (varies by year)

    Funding Partners: Cox Enterprises, Southwire Company LLC, Atlanta Foundation

    Contact Information:

  • Email: education@zooatlanta.org

  • Mailing: Zoo Atlanta Education Department, 800 Cherokee Avenue, S.E., Atlanta, GA 30315

  • Phone: 404-624-9453
  • How to Apply

    Application Process for Safari Camp Scholarship

    Step-by-Step Instructions:

    1. Access Application: Submit completed application at zooatlanta.org/scholarship

    2. Submission Methods:
    - Online at zooatlanta.org/scholarship, OR
    - Email to education@zooatlanta.org with subject line:
    - "2025 School's Out Spring Break Scholarship Submission" OR
    - "2025 Summer Camp Scholarship Submission"
    - Regular mail to: Zoo Atlanta Education, 800 Cherokee Avenue, S.E., Atlanta, GA 30315

    3. Deadlines:
    - Spring Break Camp: 5:30 p.m. on March 10 (example: 2025 deadline)
    - Summer Camp: 5:30 p.m. on April 18 (example: 2025 deadline)

    4. Required Materials:
    - Completed application form
    - Proof of residence in metro Atlanta
    - Proof that camper is enrolled in free or reduced meal program at their school
    - Letter of need from guardian describing how child will benefit from Safari Camp
    - Letter of interest from the camper

    5. Application Review:
    - Applications reviewed and awarded based on pre-selected criteria
    - Completion of application is required

    6. Selection Confirmation:
    - If selected, a $25 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the scholarship

    Application URL: zooatlanta.org/scholarship

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsenvironmental-educationstem-education

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