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▌ Specialty · Ages 5–12

Camps for week of June 8th through August 21st.

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory offers day camps for children aged 4-12, focusing on animal encounters, nature exploration, and conservation education.

▌ Editor's read The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory offers day camps for children aged 4-12, with sessions running from June 8th through August 21st. The camp website details various themed programs like 'Animal Architects' and 'Wild World of Art,' each designed for specific age groups. The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory has a Google rating of 4.7 stars based on over 16,000 reviews, indicating a highly regarded institution, though these reviews are for the zoo and conservatory generally, not specifically the camp program. The camp is operated by a municipal parks department, suggesting public oversight. While the website provides program details and registration information, it does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies for staff. Social media handles @comozooconservatory on Instagram and ComoZooConservatory on Facebook are linked from the site.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camps for week of June 8th through August 21st. 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: 5–12
  • Address: 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN 55103, USA
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camps for week of June 8th through August 21st.

What ages does Camps for week of June 8th through August 21st. accept?
Camps for week of June 8th through August 21st. is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Camps for week of June 8th through August 21st. cost?
Camps for week of June 8th through August 21st. doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Camps for week of June 8th through August 21st.?
Camps for week of June 8th through August 21st. 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 Camps for week of June 8th through August 21st. provide lunch?
Camps for week of June 8th through August 21st. 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 Camps for week of June 8th through August 21st. compare to other specialty camps in St. Paul?
Camps for week of June 8th through August 21st. is one of 5 specialty camps in St. Paul 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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