Dinosaur Ridge Camps are an unforgettable adventure! Our camps keep kids moving and discovering in the incredible setting of our National Natural Landmark. These experiences are designed to foster excitement and wonder for science, art, and the outdoors while engaging in our hands-on educational curriculum.
Our small group sizes give every camper the opportunity to play, explore, and expand their knowledge. Each camp offers an exploration of the Dinosaur Ridge fossil sites, hands-on science projects, as well as expert guest presenters in the fields of paleontology, geology, art, earth science, or local plants and animals.
Registration is open!
If the camp you are looking to sign up for is full, you can sign up and be placed on a waitlist! Click here to see the full list of camps.
Camp Costs: $335 per week, per child
Gift certificates for camp tuition are available.
Safety Protocols:
Please note: Dinosaur Ridge is implementing additional safety protocols for our Summer Camps in response to COVID-19. Please click here to learn about these plans.
Dinosaur Ridge had a safe and successful 2020 Camp Season and we are looking forward to the same in 2021.
(FULL) May 31-June 4 | Theme: Nature Trekkers | Age Group: 6-10 |
This camp is a discovery of the outdoor skills geologists, paleontologists, and naturalists use to fully explore our unique backyard.
(FULL) June 7-11 | Theme: Fossils & Fun | Age Group: 6-10 |
This camp is the perfect opportunity for future paleontologists, outdoor enthusiasts, and animal lovers to do science in a whole new way.
(FULL) June 14-18 | Theme: Nature Trekkers | Age Group: 6-10 |
This camp is a discovery of the outdoor skills geologists, paleontologists, and naturalists use to fully explore our unique backyard.
(FULL) June 21-25 | Theme: Junior Scientists | Age Group: 8-11 |
This camp is for every kid who dreams of telescopes, fossil digs, contraptions, and messy science all in one amazing week! Members & Previous Campers can register today.
June 28-July 2 | Theme: Fossils & Fun | Age Group: 6-10 | REGISTER
This camp is the perfect opportunity for future paleontologists, outdoor enthusiasts, and animal lovers to do science in a whole new way.
(FULL) June 28- July 2 | Theme: Rock Stars | Age Group: 11-13 |
This camp is for older kids that want to dive deeper into the sciences behind fossil and mineral collection, paleo-art, and outdoor leadership.
(FULL) July 12-16 | Theme: Fossils & Fun | Age Group: 6-10 |
This camp is the perfect opportunity for future paleontologists, outdoor enthusiasts, and animal lovers to do science in a whole new way.
(FULL) July 19-23 | Theme: Nature Trekkers | Age Group: 6-10 |
This camp is a discovery of the outdoor skills geologists, paleontologists, and naturalists use to fully explore our unique backyard.
(FULL) July 26-30 | Theme: STEAM | Age Group: 8-11 |
This is a great camp for kids that want to go in-depth with projects and expand their knowledge in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
(FULL) August 2-6 | Theme: Junior Scientists | Age Group: 8-11 |
This camp is for every kid who dreams of telescopes, fossil digs, contraptions, and messy science all in one amazing week!
(FULL) August 9-13 | Theme: Fossils & Fun | Age Group: 6-10 |
This camp is the perfect opportunity for future paleontologists, outdoor enthusiasts, and animal lovers to do science in a whole new way.
Summer Camp Details
- Ages: 6-13
- Hours: 9am-3pm
- $335 per week, per child
- *Post-camp program available from 3-5pm, $60 can be added at registration
- Discounts:
- Sibling: $25 off a sibling after registering another camper.
- Multi-Camp: $25 off each camp after registering for a single camp.
- Members: $25 discount
Cancellations & Refunds
- A full refund is available between now and April 1, 2021.
- April 1-30: refunds will be full minus the $100 deposit (per child, per camp).
- May 1-15 refunds will be 50%.
- After May 15, no refunds will be available.
