Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–8 · $390/week
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Prehistoric Times

Como Park · $390/week · ★ 4.7 (18948 reviews)

Prehistoric Times is a day camp at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota, focusing on dinosaurs and ancient life for children entering grades 1-2.

▌ Editor's read The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory website loads successfully and details various summer camp programs, including 'Prehistoric Times.' This specific camp is designed for children entering grades 1-2 and focuses on dinosaurs and ancient life, including a visit to the dinosaur exhibit. The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is a nonprofit organization. While not ACA accredited, the website states that 'All Como Park Zoo and Conservatory staff and volunteers who work with children are required to complete a background check.' Google reviews for Como Park Zoo & Conservatory are overwhelmingly positive, with a 4.7-star rating from over 15,000 reviews, frequently praising the educational programs and family-friendly environment. The camp is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Social media handles found are @comozooconservatory on Instagram and ComoZooConservatory on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

Prehistoric Times is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. outdoors/nature content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–8
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN 55103, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Prehistoric Times

What ages does Prehistoric Times accept?
Prehistoric Times is open to children ages 6–8. 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 Prehistoric Times cost?
Prehistoric Times publishes $390/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 Prehistoric Times's hours?
Prehistoric Times runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Prehistoric Times?
Prehistoric Times is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Prehistoric Times provide lunch?
Prehistoric Times 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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