Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 7–9 · $105/week
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Zoo Camp (Ages 7-9)

Henson Robinson Zoo · $105/week · ★ 4.7 (1583 reviews)

Zoo Camp at Henson Robinson Zoo offers day camp experiences for children aged 7-9, focusing on animal encounters, games, and crafts within a zoo setting.

▌ Editor's read The Springfield Park District website loads successfully and provides information about various programs, including Zoo Camp at Henson Robinson Zoo. The camp is a day program for children aged 7-9, focusing on animal encounters, games, and crafts. The Springfield Park District is a municipal entity, indicating public ownership and operation. While the website mentions general park district employment, specific language regarding staff background checks for camp counselors was not found. The Springfield Park District has a Google review rating of 4.4 stars from 1,000+ reviews, reflecting general satisfaction with the district's offerings. Social media handles for the Springfield Park District are @springfieldparkdistrict on Instagram and 'springfieldparkdistrict' on Facebook. The camp is not ACA accredited.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–9

Zoo Camp (Ages 7-9) 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 outdoors/nature 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: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 7–9
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Address: Springfield, IL 62701, USA
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Zoo Camp (Ages 7-9)

What ages does Zoo Camp (Ages 7-9) accept?
Zoo Camp (Ages 7-9) is open to children ages 7–9. 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 Zoo Camp (Ages 7-9) cost?
Zoo Camp (Ages 7-9) publishes $105/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Zoo Camp (Ages 7-9)'s hours?
Zoo Camp (Ages 7-9) runs 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Zoo Camp (Ages 7-9)?
Zoo Camp (Ages 7-9) 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 Zoo Camp (Ages 7-9) provide lunch?
Zoo Camp (Ages 7-9) 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 Zoo Camp (Ages 7-9) compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Springfield?
Zoo Camp (Ages 7-9) 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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