# Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

> Science camp · Palo Alto. Half-day introductory science camps for kindergarteners (mornings) and preschoolers (afternoons).
- Ages: 4–5
- Price: ask the provider
- Address: 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- Website: https://www.paloaltozoo.org/Programs/Summer-Camps
- Phone: (650) 329-2111
- Email: funscience@paloalto.gov
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/palo-alto/palo-alto-junior-museum-and-zoo-lucie-stern
- Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo’s other locations: [Foothills Nature Preserve, Los Altos Hills](https://summerground.com/los-altos-hills/palo-alto-junior-museum-and-zoo-foothills.md), [Palo Alto](https://summerground.com/palo-alto/palo-alto-junior-museum-and-zoo.md), [Baylands, Palo Alto](https://summerground.com/palo-alto/palo-alto-junior-museum-and-zoo-baylands.md), [Rinconada Park, Palo Alto](https://summerground.com/palo-alto/palo-alto-junior-museum-and-zoo-rinconada.md)

## Science for Kinders and Preschoolers

Ages 4–5

In 2026 the kindergarten camp met 9 am to noon and the preschool camp 12:30 to 3 pm at the Fireside Room in Lucie Stern Community Center. Exact ages for preschoolers are not posted. The museum says to check back in spring for 2027 camps.

- Summer: dates not posted yet

## About Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

City-run science museum and small zoo in Palo Alto that runs week-long science camps each summer at the museum and at nature sites around town.

Details from https://www.paloaltozoo.org/Programs/Summer-Camps, checked October 7, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.