What ages does Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps accept?

Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps is open to children ages 6–13. 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 Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps cost?

Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps publishes $400/week for the standard session. USD. Member/non-member pricing may differ. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps's hours?

Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps runs of operation: 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 Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps?

Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps 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 Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps provide lunch?

Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps 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.

▌ STEM · Ages 6–13

Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps

Morrison · $400/week

Explore paleontology and geology through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration at Dinosaur Ridge.

▌ Editor's read Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps are day camps for children aged 6-13, offering a variety of STEM-focused themes such as 'Dino Detectives' and 'Geology Rocks' (Source: https://dinoridge.org/programs-and-events/camps/). The camps leverage the unique setting of Dinosaur Ridge, a National Natural Landmark, providing hands-on learning experiences in paleontology and geology. The organization operating the camps, Friends of Dinosaur Ridge, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Source: https://dinoridge.org/about-us/mission-history/). While the website details camp themes, age groups, and pricing, it does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. The camp offers a clear cancellation policy, including a non-refundable deposit and varying refund percentages based on notice given (Source: https://dinoridge.org/programs-and-events/camps/).

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right stem fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: STEM
Ages: 6–13
Hours: of operation: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Address: 16831 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Phone: 303-697-3466
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: USD. Member/non-member pricing may differ.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps

What ages does Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps accept?: Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps is open to children ages 6–13. 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 Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps cost?: Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps publishes $400/week for the standard session. USD. Member/non-member pricing may differ. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps's hours?: Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps runs of operation: 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 Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps?: Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps 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 Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps provide lunch?: Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps 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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