Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps
Explore paleontology and geology through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration at Dinosaur Ridge.
▌ Editor's read Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps are day camps for children aged 6-13, offering a variety of STEM-focused themes such as 'Dino Detectives' and 'Geology Rocks' (Source: https://dinoridge.org/programs-and-events/camps/). The camps leverage the unique setting of Dinosaur Ridge, a National Natural Landmark, providing hands-on learning experiences in paleontology and geology. The organization operating the camps, Friends of Dinosaur Ridge, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Source: https://dinoridge.org/about-us/mission-history/). While the website details camp themes, age groups, and pricing, it does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. The camp offers a clear cancellation policy, including a non-refundable deposit and varying refund percentages based on notice given (Source: https://dinoridge.org/programs-and-events/camps/).
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 6–13
- Hours: of operation: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Address: 16831 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
- Phone: 303-697-3466
- Email: info@dinoridge.org
- Cost notes: USD. Member/non-member pricing may differ.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps
- What ages does Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps accept?
- Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps is open to children ages 6–13. 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 Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps cost?
- Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps publishes $400/week for the standard session. USD. Member/non-member pricing may differ. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps's hours?
- Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps 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 Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps?
- Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps 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 Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps provide lunch?
- Dinosaur Ridge Summer Camps 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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