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Peoria Zoo Camp - 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade

Peoria Zoo · $150/week

A themed day camp at Peoria Zoo for 2nd-5th graders, offering animal encounters, games, and crafts.

▌ Editor's read The Peoria Park District website loads successfully and provides information on various camps, including Zoo Camp. The specific 'Zoo Camp - 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade' is a day camp offered by the Peoria Park District, a municipal parks organization. The website lists different themed weeks for Zoo Camp, such as 'Animal Superheroes' and 'Zoo Olympics,' indicating a focus on engaging educational content. While the site does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, it does provide clear registration details and contact information. Google reviews for 'Peoria Park District' average 4.5 stars from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about the parks and programs. Social media handles found are @peoriaparks on Instagram and PeoriaParkDistrict on Facebook. The camp's structure as a day camp within a municipal park district suggests a focus on local community engagement and accessible programming.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–11

Peoria Zoo Camp - 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given specialty program.

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: 7–11
  • Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Address: 2320 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603, USA
  • Phone: 309-686-3365
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Peoria Zoo Camp - 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade

What ages does Peoria Zoo Camp - 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade accept?
Peoria Zoo Camp - 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade is open to children ages 7–11. 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 Peoria Zoo Camp - 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade cost?
Peoria Zoo Camp - 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Peoria Zoo Camp - 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade's hours?
Peoria Zoo Camp - 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade runs 9:00am-4:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Peoria Zoo Camp - 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade?
Peoria Zoo Camp - 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade 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 Peoria Zoo Camp - 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade provide lunch?
Peoria Zoo Camp - 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade 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 Peoria Zoo Camp - 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade compare to other specialty camps in Peoria?
Peoria Zoo Camp - 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade is one of 6 specialty camps in Peoria 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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