Living Planet Aquarium - Sharing the Planet
Living Planet Aquarium offers single-day summer camps for ages 4-5, focusing on marine life and conservation through hands-on activities and animal encounters.
▌ Editor's read The Living Planet Aquarium offers single-day summer camps for children aged 4-5, specifically the 'Sharing the Planet' camp, as detailed on their website. The aquarium itself is a non-profit organization. While the specific camp program does not list staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies, the overall institution has a strong reputation, evidenced by a 4.7-star rating from over 10,000 Google reviews. The camp program is described as providing hands-on activities, animal encounters, and behind-the-scenes experiences, leveraging the aquarium's extensive resources. The website indicates that camps are led by 'experienced educators' and are designed to foster curiosity about the natural world. There is no indication of ACA accreditation or state licensing specifically for the camp program on the website.
Who thrives here Ages 4–5
Living Planet Aquarium - Sharing the Planet is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. stem programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 4–5
- Hours: 9am-4pm
- Address: 12033 Lone Peak Pkwy, Draper, UT 84020, USA
- Cost notes: $85 per day for public, $75 for members. Price shown is for a full week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Living Planet Aquarium - Sharing the Planet
- What ages does Living Planet Aquarium - Sharing the Planet accept?
- Living Planet Aquarium - Sharing the Planet is open to children ages 4–5. 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 Living Planet Aquarium - Sharing the Planet cost?
- Living Planet Aquarium - Sharing the Planet publishes $425/week for the standard session. $85 per day for public, $75 for members. Price shown is for a full week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Living Planet Aquarium - Sharing the Planet's hours?
- Living Planet Aquarium - Sharing the Planet runs 9am-4pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Living Planet Aquarium - Sharing the Planet?
- Living Planet Aquarium - Sharing the Planet 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 Living Planet Aquarium - Sharing the Planet provide lunch?
- Living Planet Aquarium - Sharing the Planet 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Living Planet Aquarium - Sharing the Planet with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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