What ages does Animal Science 101 accept?

Animal Science 101 is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Animal Science 101 cost?

Animal Science 101 publishes $170/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Animal Science 101's hours?

Animal Science 101 runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Animal Science 101?

Animal Science 101 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 Animal Science 101 provide lunch?

Animal Science 101 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 Animal Science 101 compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Springfield?

Animal Science 101 is one of 20 outdoors/nature camps in Springfield 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.

▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 12–14

Animal Science 101

RW Farm Park · $170/week · ★ 4.7 (1583 reviews)

Animal Science 101 is a day camp offered by the Springfield Park District, providing hands-on learning about animals for children aged 6-10.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.parkboard.org/CAMPS, loads successfully and is the official website for the Springfield Park District's camp offerings. Animal Science 101 is listed as a day camp for ages 6-10, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with extended care options available. The camp focuses on hands-on animal learning. The Springfield Park District is not listed in the ACA directory. The website states, 'All Springfield Park District staff are subject to background checks and drug testing,' indicating a commitment to safety. The camp is part of a larger municipal parks and recreation program. Google reviews for the 'Springfield Park District' show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 107 reviews, with general positive comments about facilities and programs. Social media handles found are @springfieldparkdistrict on Instagram and 'springfieldparkdistrict' on Facebook.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 12–14

Animal Science 101 is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: Outdoors/Nature
Ages: 12–14
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Address: Springfield, IL 62701, USA
Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Animal Science 101

What ages does Animal Science 101 accept?: Animal Science 101 is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Animal Science 101 cost?: Animal Science 101 publishes $170/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Animal Science 101's hours?: Animal Science 101 runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Animal Science 101?: Animal Science 101 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 Animal Science 101 provide lunch?: Animal Science 101 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 Animal Science 101 compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Springfield?: Animal Science 101 is one of 20 outdoors/nature camps in Springfield 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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