We look forward to you joining us for the 2025 season of Camp Como! Online registration will open in January 15, 2025. Find camp dates, descriptions, and more here, and start planning your summer at Como!
Our camp season will run from June 9th through August 29th.
Como Friends Members receive a 10% discount on registration.
Registration Tips
- Before registration opens, browse the Camp Como offerings below and gather your key registration information.
- If you haven’t done so already, you will need to create an account in RecTrac. (Click the “Sign In/Register” button in the top right corner.) You will need to create a username and password as well as enter your contact information.
Camp Scholarships – more information on possible scholarships to follow
General Information
Half-Day Morning Camps for Preschool and Kindergarten
- Children in preschool (who are at least four years old by the first day of camp).
- Children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2025.
Cost: $200
Time: 9:00 am-11:30 am
Drop-off/Pick-up window:
- Drop-off from 8:30 am-9:00 am
- Pick-up from 11:30 am-12:00 pm
Full Day Camps For Children Entering 1st – 6th Grade
- 1st-2nd grade – Children entering 1st or 2nd grade in the fall of 2025.
- 3rd-4th grade – Children entering 3rd or 4th grade in the fall of 2025.
- 5th-6th grade – Children entering 5th or 6th grade in the fall of 2025.
Cost: $375
Camp Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Drop-off/Pick-up window:
- Drop-off from 8:30 am-9:00 am
- Pick-up from 3:00 pm-3:30 pm
After Care
Parents/guardians can utilize afternoon after care as much or as little as they’d like.
Cost: $60 for the week.
- Campers will be occupied from 3:00pm-4:30pm
- Pick up from 4:30pm-4:45pm
More Important Camp Information You’ll Want To Know!
2025 Summer Camps
Offerings by Week – Click On The Camp Name To Register
June 9th – 13th
Give it a Whirl – 1st & 2nd grade – Full Day
Get ready to try new things and develop your critical thinking skills right here at Como! You’ll be challenged with fun experiments, working as a team, and learning what to do if things don’t go as planned. What can we learn by trying and seeing what happens? Find out in our Give it a Whirl camp! (If you are interested in after care click HERE)
Como-ology– 3rd – 4th grade – Full Day
Discover the wild world of “ologies” in this interactive and hands-on camp! Each day we will try out a new ology – like ornithology (birds), mammalogy (mammals), phytology (plants) and, of course, Grossology (things that make you go eww!) – and discover how we use it here at Como. (If you are interested in after care click HERE)
Garden Care & Design – 5th-6th – Full Day
Get your green thumb ready and join us as we learn all about the gardens of Como! Go behind the scenes and help horticulturists care for the plants and gardens, try your hand at Garden Design, and even learn more about the challenging world of Zooticulture! Your plant passions are sure to bloom during this fun camp! (If you are interested in after care click HERE)
June 16th-20th
Nature Playtime – PreK/K – Half Day
Explore through the trees, collect rocks, and gaze at the clouds on an outdoor adventure! During our journey, we will learn about the natural world through hiking, playing, and observing our surroundings. We will get curious about plants and animals to make discoveries! Learn how to “Leave No Trace” and about all the amazing things nature has to offer.
Como Detectives – 1st-2nd grade – Full Day
Sharpen your sleuthing skills and unravel Como puzzles, riddles, and mysteries in this exciting camp! We’ll be using our powers of observation to solve curious questions about animals and plants at Como and around the park. (If you are interested in after care click HERE)
Como-Pros – 3rd-4th grade – Full Day
Scooping poop, pruning leaves, testing water- there’s so much to do at a zoo and conservatory! Join us for the Como Pros camp and get ready to work! We’ll explore the different jobs that exist at zoos and conservatories and even try our hand at some of them. Learn what it takes to keep Como running and by the end of the week you’ll be hearing “you’re hired!” (If you are interested in after care click HERE)
June 23rd – 27th
Prehistoric Times – 1st-2nd grade – Full Day
Giant sloths, ancient cycads, 6-foot penguins! Put on your paleontologist hat to uncover amazing prehistoric plants and animals from the fossil record. We’ll meet some of their living relatives as we explore the Zoo and Conservatory and make comparisons on how these creatures have changed over time! (If you are interested in after care click HERE)
Como Olympics – 3rd-4th grade – Full Day
If the Olympics were held for animals and plants, what would the events be and who would take home the gold? Join Team Como as we look at some record-breaking plants and animals. Are you as strong as a Victorian Water Lily? Can you jump as far as a snow leopard? Or hold your breath as long as a seal? Get ready to carry the torch to world record-setting fun! (If you are interested in after care click HERE)
Animal Care & Exhibit Design – 5th-6th grade – Full Day
The wellbeing of Como’s animals is extremely important. Learn about the valuable work zookeepers do every day including diet prep, animal training, enrichment, and veterinary care. Explore what goes into building a new exhibit for an animal and all the things that need to be considered. Join Como’s exhibit design team to design your own animal exhibit! (If you are interested in after care click HERE)
June 30th– July 3rd
* Short Week due to July 4th Holiday*
No camp on Friday July 4th
Cost due to short week: Pre-K camp $160; Full-day camp $300; After care $48
Sensational Senses – PreK/K – Half Day
Snakes smell with their tongues, butterflies taste with their feet, and mammals feel with their whiskers. Have a sensational time at Como as we play games, create art, listen to stories, learn from animals, and explore the zoo and gardens with our five senses.
Give it a Whirl – 1st-2nd grade – Full Day
Get ready to try new things and develop your critical thinking skills right here at Como! You’ll be challenged with fun experiments, working as a team, and learning what to do if things don’t go as planned. What can we learn by trying and seeing what happens? Find out in our Give it a Whirl camp!! (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
Como-ology– 3rd – 4th grade – Full Day
Discover the wild world of “ologies” in this interactive and hands-on camp! Each day we will try out a new ology – like ornithology (birds), mammalogy (mammals), phytology (plants) and, of course, Grossology (things that make you go eww!) – and discover how we use it here at Como. (If you are interested in after care click HERE)
July 7th– 11th
Prehistoric Times – 1st-2nd grade – Full Day
Giant sloths, ancient cycads, 6-foot penguins! Put on your paleontologist hat to uncover amazing prehistoric plants and animals from the fossil record. We’ll meet some of their living relatives as we explore the Zoo and Conservatory and make comparisons on how these creatures have changed over time! (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
Como-Pros – 3rd-4th grade – Full Day
Scooping poop, pruning leaves, testing water- there’s so much to do at a zoo and conservatory! Join us for the Como Pros camp and get ready to work! We’ll explore the different jobs that exist at zoos and conservatories and even try our hand at some of them. Learn what it takes to keep Como running and by the end of the week you’ll be hearing “you’re hired!” (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
Garden Care & Design –5th-6th – Full Day
Get your green thumb ready and join us as we learn all about the gardens of Como! Go behind the scenes and help horticulturists care for the plants and gardens, try your hand at Garden Design, and even learn more about the challenging world of Zooticulture! Your plant passions are sure to bloom during this fun camp! (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
July 14th– 16th
* Short Week due to a Como event*
No camp on July 17th or July 18th
Cost due to short week: Pre-K camp $120; Full-day camp $225; After care $36
Nature Playtime – PreK/K – Half Day
Explore through the trees, collect rocks, and gaze at the clouds on an outdoor adventure! During our journey, we will learn about the natural world through hiking, playing, and observing our surroundings. We will get curious about plants and animals to make discoveries! Learn how to “Leave No Trace” and about all the amazing things nature has to offer.
Como Detectives – 1st-2nd grade – Full Day
Sharpen your sleuthing skills and unravel Como puzzles, riddles, and mysteries in this exciting camp! We’ll be using our powers of observation to solve curious questions about animals and plants at Como and around the park. (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
Como-ology – 3rd-4th grade – Full Day
Discover the wild world of “ologies” in this interactive and hands-on camp! Each day we will try out a new ology – like ornithology (birds), mammalogy (mammals), phytology (plants) and, of course, Grossology (things that make you go eww!) – and discover how we use it here at Como. (If you are interested in extended care click HERE)
July 21st –25th
Give it a Whirl – 1st-2nd grade – Full Day
Get ready to try new things and develop your critical thinking skills right here at Como! You’ll be challenged with fun experiments, working as a team, and learning what to do if things don’t go as planned. What can we learn by trying and seeing what happens? Find out in our Give it a Whirl camp! (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
Como Olympics – 3rd-4th grade – Full Day
If the Olympics were held for animals and plants, what would the events be and who would take home the gold? Join Team Como as we look at some record-breaking plants and animals. Are you as strong as a Victorian Water Lily? Can you jump as far as a snow leopard? Or hold your breath as long as a seal? Get ready to carry the torch to world record-setting fun! (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
Animal Care & Exhibit Design – 5th-6th grade – Full Day
The wellbeing of Como’s animals is extremely important. Learn about the valuable work zookeepers do every day including diet prep, animal training, enrichment, and veterinary care. Explore what goes into building a new exhibit for an animal and all the things that need to be considered. Join Como’s exhibit design team to design your own animal exhibit! (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
July 28th-August 1st
Sensational Senses – PreK/K – Half Day
Snakes smell with their tongues, butterflies taste with their feet, and mammals feel with their whiskers. Have a sensational time at Como as we play games, create art, listen to stories, learn from animals, and explore the zoo and gardens with our five senses.
Prehistoric Times – 1st-2nd grade – Full Day
Giant sloths, ancient cycads, 6-foot penguins! Put on your paleontologist hat to uncover amazing prehistoric plants and animals from the fossil record. We’ll meet some of their living relatives as we explore the Zoo and Conservatory and make comparisons on how these creatures have changed over time! (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
Como-Pros – 3rd-4th grade – Full Day
Scooping poop, pruning leaves, testing water- there’s so much to do at a zoo and conservatory! Join us for the Como Pros camp and get ready to work! We’ll explore the different jobs that exist at zoos and conservatories and even try our hand at some of them. Learn what it takes to keep Como running and by the end of the week you’ll be hearing “you’re hired!” (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
August 4th– 8th
Give it a Whirl – 1st-2nd grade – Full Day
Get ready to try new things and develop your critical thinking skills right here at Como! You’ll be challenged with fun experiments, working as a team, and learning what to do if things don’t go as planned. What can we learn by trying and seeing what happens? Find out in our Give it a Whirl camp! (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
Como-ology – 3rd-4th grade – Full Day
Discover the wild world of “ologies” in this interactive and hands-on camp! Each day we will try out a new ology – like ornithology (birds), mammalogy (mammals), phytology (plants) and, of course, Grossology (things that make you go eww!) – and discover how we use it here at Como. (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
Garden Care & Design –5th-6th – Full Day
Get your green thumb ready and join us as we learn all about the gardens of Como! Go behind the scenes and help horticulturists care for the plants and gardens, try your hand at Garden Design, and even learn more about the challenging world of Zooticulture! Your plant passions are sure to bloom during this fun camp! (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
August 11th – 15th
Nature Playtime – PreK/K – Half Day
Explore through the trees, collect rocks, and gaze at the clouds on an outdoor adventure! During our journey, we will learn about the natural world through hiking, playing, and observing our surroundings. We will get curious about plants and animals to make discoveries! Learn how to “Leave No Trace” and about all the amazing things nature has to offer.
Como Detectives – 1st-2nd grade – Full Day
Sharpen your sleuthing skills and unravel Como puzzles, riddles, and mysteries in this exciting camp! We’ll be using our powers of observation to solve curious questions about animals and plants at Como and around the park. (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
Como Olympics – 3rd-4th grade – Full Day
If the Olympics were held for animals and plants, what would the events be and who would take home the gold? Join Team Como as we look at some record-breaking plants and animals. Are you as strong as a Victorian Water Lily? Can you jump as far as a snow leopard? Or hold your breath as long as a seal? Get ready to carry the torch to world record-setting fun! (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
August 18th-22nd
Sensational Senses – PreK/K – Half Day
Snakes smell with their tongues, butterflies taste with their feet, and mammals feel with their whiskers. Have a sensational time at Como as we play games, create art, listen to stories, learn from animals, and explore the zoo and gardens with our five senses.
Prehistoric Times – 1st – 2nd grade – Full Day
Giant sloths, ancient cycads, 6-foot penguins! Put on your paleontologist hat to uncover amazing prehistoric plants and animals from the fossil record. We’ll meet some of their living relatives as we explore the Zoo and Conservatory and make comparisons on how these creatures have changed over time! (If you are interested in after care click HERE)
Como-Pros – 3rd-4th grade – Full Day
Scooping poop, pruning leaves, testing water- there’s so much to do at a zoo and conservatory! Join us for the Como Pros camp and get ready to work! We’ll explore the different jobs that exist at zoos and conservatories and even try our hand at some of them. Learn what it takes to keep Como running and by the end of the week you’ll be hearing “you’re hired!” (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
August 25th-29th
Give it a Whirl – 1st-2nd grade – Full Day
Get ready to try new things and develop your critical thinking skills right here at Como! You’ll be challenged with fun experiments, working as a team, and learning what to do if things don’t go as planned. What can we learn by trying and seeing what happens? Find out in our Give it a Whirl camp! (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
Como Olympics – 3rd-4th grade – Full Day
If the Olympics were held for animals and plants, what would the events be and who would take home the gold? Join Team Como as we look at some record-breaking plants and animals. Are you as strong as a Victorian Water Lily? Can you jump as far as a snow leopard? Or hold your breath as long as a seal? Get ready to carry the torch to world record-setting fun! (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
Animal Care & Exhibit Design – 5th – 6th grade – Full Day
The wellbeing of Como’s animals is extremely important. Learn about the valuable work zookeepers do every day including diet prep, animal training, enrichment, and veterinary care. Explore what goes into building a new exhibit for an animal and all the things that need to be considered. Join Como’s exhibit design team to design your own animal exhibit! (If you are interested in after care, click HERE)
