Interests can vary among preschoolers, but one topic that is commonly shared among this age set is dinosaurs.
These reptiles that once ruled the earth millions of years ago remain a source of fascination among all age groups, especially young kids, and now they can step into the shoes of a paleontologist when the Vacaville Parks and Recreation Department hosts a dinosaur dig for its Preschool Camp VACAtion Feb. 21 to 24.
Held over Vacaville schools’ February recess, the “Digging for Dinosaurs” camp will allow preschoolers the opportunity to become dino explorers as they excavate bones, make erupting volcanoes and learn facts about the prehistoric creatures who once dominated the landscape. They will go on the types of expeditions that paleontologists have gone on for more than a century that has led to the discovery of hundreds of dinosaur species.
The camp will take place 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 21 to 24 at Three Oaks Community Center, 1100 Alamo Drive. Registration is $86 and closes Feb. 13. The camp is aimed at 3 to 5-year-olds. A maximum of 18 kids can sign up. Parents are encouraged to send their kids with a snack and drink.
For more information and to sign up, go to Cityofvacaville.gov/civicrec.