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Prehistoric Playground

Imagination Stage · $540/week

Prehistoric Playground is a week-long day camp at Imagination Stage in Bethesda, Maryland, offering creative drama and arts activities for children aged 3-5.

▌ Editor's read The Imagination Stage website loads successfully and details various summer camps, including 'Prehistoric Playground' for ages 3-5. This camp focuses on creative drama, music, and visual arts, culminating in a sharing for families. Imagination Stage is a non-profit organization, as indicated on their 'About Us' page. While not ACA accredited, the website states that 'All Imagination Stage staff and teaching artists undergo background checks prior to employment.' Google reviews for Imagination Stage are overwhelmingly positive, averaging 4.8 stars from over 200 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging programs and dedicated staff. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Social media handles found are @imaginationstage on Instagram and 'imaginationstage' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–5

Prehistoric Playground is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. arts 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

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 4–5
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Prehistoric Playground

What ages does Prehistoric Playground accept?
Prehistoric Playground 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 Prehistoric Playground cost?
Prehistoric Playground publishes $540/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $540 median for arts camps in Bethesda. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Prehistoric Playground's hours?
Prehistoric Playground runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 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 Playground?
Prehistoric Playground 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 Playground provide lunch?
Prehistoric Playground 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 Prehistoric Playground compare to other arts camps in Bethesda?
Prehistoric Playground is one of 5 arts camps in Bethesda 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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