Camp · STEM · Ages 5–8 · $150/week
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Summer Camp - AZ Science Center; Dinosauria

Clark Park Cmty Ctr · $150/week

This day camp, offered by Tempe Opportunities in partnership with the Arizona Science Center, provides a dinosaur-themed STEM experience for children in grad...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Tempe Opportunities activity registration page, specifically for a 'Summer Camp - AZ Science Center; Dinosauria' program. This indicates the camp is a collaboration between the City of Tempe's Parks and Recreation department and the Arizona Science Center. The program is a day camp, with sessions available for children entering grades 1-3 and grades 4-6. The description highlights hands-on STEM activities focused on dinosaurs, including fossil exploration and engineering challenges. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on this registration page. Google reviews for the Arizona Science Center generally show a positive rating of 4.6 stars from over 10,000 reviews, indicating a well-regarded institution, though these reviews are for the center itself, not specifically the summer camp program. Social media handles for this specific camp program are not listed on the registration page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–8

Summer Camp - AZ Science Center; Dinosauria is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. stem content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–8
  • Hours: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Summer Camp - AZ Science Center; Dinosauria

What ages does Summer Camp - AZ Science Center; Dinosauria accept?
Summer Camp - AZ Science Center; Dinosauria is open to children ages 5–8. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Summer Camp - AZ Science Center; Dinosauria cost?
Summer Camp - AZ Science Center; Dinosauria publishes $150/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $150 median for stem camps in Tempe. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Camp - AZ Science Center; Dinosauria's hours?
Summer Camp - AZ Science Center; Dinosauria runs 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Camp - AZ Science Center; Dinosauria?
Summer Camp - AZ Science Center; Dinosauria is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Summer Camp - AZ Science Center; Dinosauria provide lunch?
Summer Camp - AZ Science Center; Dinosauria does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Summer Camp - AZ Science Center; Dinosauria compare to other stem camps in Tempe?
Summer Camp - AZ Science Center; Dinosauria is one of 11 stem camps in Tempe that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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