Camp · STEM · Ages 12–14 · $170/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 12–14

Animal Science 101

RW Farm Park · $170/week

Animal Science 101 is a day camp offered by Metro Parks Tacoma, focusing on animal care, biology, and conservation...

▌ Editor's read The Animal Science 101 camp is part of the Metro Parks Tacoma summer camp offerings, as evidenced by the provided URL (parkboard.org/CAMPS). The camp is designed for children aged 8-12 and focuses on animal care, biology, and conservation. Metro Parks Tacoma is a municipal parks department, suggesting a public entity operating the camp. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:10 for day camps, which is a positive indicator of supervision. Furthermore, the 'Safety & Policies' section mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care options available.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 12–14

Animal Science 101 is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

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

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 12–14
  • Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Address: 4702 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Phone: (253) 305-1000
  • Cost notes: $170 per camper.

↗ What parents like

  • Hands-on animal experience
  • Educational focus

↘ Watch for

  • No contact info available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Animal Science 101

What ages does Animal Science 101 accept?
Animal Science 101 is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Animal Science 101 cost?
Animal Science 101 publishes $170/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Animal Science 101's hours?
Animal Science 101 runs 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 Animal Science 101?
Animal Science 101 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 Animal Science 101 provide lunch?
Animal Science 101 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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