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▌ STEM · Ages 8–10

CMM Camps - Junior Paleontologist Camp

Calvert Marine Museum · $163/week

Explore paleontology through fossil hunting, museum exhibits, and hands-on activities at the Calvert Marine Museum.

▌ Editor's read The Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) operates CMM Camps, including the Junior Paleontologist Camp, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type as it's a public museum. The camp is a day program designed for children aged 5-7, focusing on fossil hunting and marine life, as detailed on the camp's webpage. A notable strength is the stated staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8 for this age group, which is a positive indicator for supervision. The website explicitly mentions that 'All CMM Camp staff have passed a background check,' confirming the presence of this safety measure. While the camp is not ACA accredited, its affiliation with a museum suggests a structured educational environment. Instagram and Facebook handles are provided for the Calvert Marine Museum, indicating an active social media presence.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 8–10

CMM Camps - Junior Paleontologist Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not accredited or not found
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 8–10
  • Hours: of operation: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Address: 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, MD 20688, USA
  • Phone: 410-326-2042
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about CMM Camps - Junior Paleontologist Camp

What ages does CMM Camps - Junior Paleontologist Camp accept?
CMM Camps - Junior Paleontologist Camp is open to children ages 8–10. 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 CMM Camps - Junior Paleontologist Camp cost?
CMM Camps - Junior Paleontologist Camp publishes $163/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are CMM Camps - Junior Paleontologist Camp's hours?
CMM Camps - Junior Paleontologist Camp 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 CMM Camps - Junior Paleontologist Camp?
CMM Camps - Junior Paleontologist Camp 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 CMM Camps - Junior Paleontologist Camp provide lunch?
CMM Camps - Junior Paleontologist Camp 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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