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Summer Conservation Camp: Team Zoo

Lincoln Park · $647/week · ★ 4.6 (38022 reviews)

Lincoln Park Zoo's Summer Conservation Camp offers immersive, week-long day camp experiences for children from pre-K to 8th grade, focusing on wildlife, cons...

▌ Editor's read The Lincoln Park Zoo's Summer Conservation Camp offers day camp programs for children from pre-K through 8th grade, with weekly themes and age-appropriate activities. The website details various camp themes like 'Animal Architects' and 'Wild Chicago,' indicating a strong educational focus on wildlife and conservation. The camp is operated by the Lincoln Park Zoo, a non-profit organization, which lends credibility and resources to the program. The website states, 'All Lincoln Park Zoo staff and volunteers who work with children undergo criminal background checks,' demonstrating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, the camp benefits from the zoo's established educational programming. Google reviews for Lincoln Park Zoo generally show a high rating (4.7 stars from 30,000+ reviews), reflecting overall positive public perception of the institution, though specific camp reviews are not readily available. The camp provides a unique opportunity for children to engage directly with zoo resources and conservation efforts.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–10

Summer Conservation Camp: Team Zoo sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 9–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
  • Cost notes: $647 for non-members, $560 for members. Scholarships available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Conservation Camp: Team Zoo

What ages does Summer Conservation Camp: Team Zoo accept?
Summer Conservation Camp: Team Zoo is open to children ages 9–10. 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 Conservation Camp: Team Zoo cost?
Summer Conservation Camp: Team Zoo publishes $647/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Conservation Camp: Team Zoo's hours?
Summer Conservation Camp: Team Zoo runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 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 Conservation Camp: Team Zoo?
Summer Conservation Camp: Team Zoo is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Summer Conservation Camp: Team Zoo provide lunch?
Summer Conservation Camp: Team Zoo 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 Conservation Camp: Team Zoo compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Chicago?
Summer Conservation Camp: Team Zoo is one of 7 outdoors/nature camps in Chicago 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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