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Peoria Zoo Camp - 4th/5th Grade

Peoria Zoo · $150/week

A themed day camp at Peoria Zoo for 4th and 5th graders, offering animal encounters, games, and crafts.

▌ Editor's read The Peoria Park District website (peoriaparks.org/programs/camps/) loads successfully and details various summer camp offerings, including 'Zoo Camp' for different age groups. The 4th/5th Grade Zoo Camp is a day camp program. The Peoria Park District is a municipal entity, indicating a public ownership structure. While the website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or state licensing for the camp programs, it does provide detailed information about camp themes, daily activities, and registration procedures. The site does not mention staff-to-camper ratios or specific background check policies for staff. Google reviews for the Peoria Park District generally show a positive rating of 4.6 stars from over 3,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. Social media handles found are @peoriaparkdistrict on Instagram and 'PeoriaParkDistrict' on Facebook, both actively promoting park district events and programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–11

Peoria Zoo Camp - 4th/5th Grade 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 specialty 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 9–11
  • Hours: 9:00am-2:00pm
  • Address: 2320 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603, USA
  • Phone: 309-686-3365
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Peoria Zoo Camp - 4th/5th Grade

What ages does Peoria Zoo Camp - 4th/5th Grade accept?
Peoria Zoo Camp - 4th/5th Grade is open to children ages 9–11. 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 Peoria Zoo Camp - 4th/5th Grade cost?
Peoria Zoo Camp - 4th/5th Grade publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Peoria Zoo Camp - 4th/5th Grade's hours?
Peoria Zoo Camp - 4th/5th Grade runs 9:00am-2:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Peoria Zoo Camp - 4th/5th Grade?
Peoria Zoo Camp - 4th/5th Grade 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 Peoria Zoo Camp - 4th/5th Grade provide lunch?
Peoria Zoo Camp - 4th/5th Grade 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 Peoria Zoo Camp - 4th/5th Grade compare to other specialty camps in Peoria?
Peoria Zoo Camp - 4th/5th Grade is one of 6 specialty camps in Peoria 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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