What ages does Dinosaur Camp accept?

Dinosaur Camp is open to children ages 4–6. 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 Dinosaur Camp cost?

Dinosaur Camp publishes $201/week for the standard session. Total cost is $402 for residents and $422 for non-residents for the two-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Dinosaur Camp's hours?

Dinosaur Camp runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Dinosaur Camp?

Dinosaur Camp 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 Dinosaur Camp provide lunch?

Dinosaur Camp 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.

▌ Specialty · Ages 4–6

Dinosaur Camp

Evanston · $201/week · ★ 4.6 (69 reviews)

Dinosaur Camp, offered by the City of Evanston, provides a week-long day camp experience for children aged 5-7 focused on dinosaur-themed activities and lear...

▌ Editor's read The City of Evanston's Dinosaur Camp is a day camp for children aged 5-7, running for one week from July 29 to August 2, 2024, with a fee of $201 for residents. The camp is part of the broader summer camp offerings by the City of Evanston's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department, indicating a municipal owner type. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program details are clear. The City of Evanston has a Google review rating of 3.8 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, though these reviews are for the city as a whole and not specific to the camp. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles for the City of Evanston are @cityofevanston on Instagram and CityofEvanston on Facebook.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 4–6

Dinosaur Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. specialty programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: Specialty
Ages: 4–6
Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Address: 927 Noyes St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Cost notes: Total cost is $402 for residents and $422 for non-residents for the two-week session.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Dinosaur Camp

What ages does Dinosaur Camp accept?: Dinosaur Camp is open to children ages 4–6. 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 Dinosaur Camp cost?: Dinosaur Camp publishes $201/week for the standard session. Total cost is $402 for residents and $422 for non-residents for the two-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Dinosaur Camp's hours?: Dinosaur Camp runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Dinosaur Camp?: Dinosaur Camp 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 Dinosaur Camp provide lunch?: Dinosaur Camp 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.

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