Afternoon Adventure Crew
Afternoon Adventure Crew offers free, supervised outdoor activities for children aged 6-12 at various parks in Fredericton, focusing on nature exploration.
▌ Editor's read The Afternoon Adventure Crew is a free day program offered by the City of Fredericton's Recreation & Culture department. It is designed for children aged 6-12 and takes place at different parks throughout the city. The program focuses on outdoor activities and nature exploration, as indicated by the 'Outdoors/Nature' category and the program description on the website. The program is supervised by City of Fredericton staff, suggesting a level of official oversight. The website lists specific dates, times, and locations for the program, confirming its operational status. Social media handles for the City of Fredericton (cityfred on Instagram and Facebook) were found, which would likely be used to promote and communicate about this program.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Afternoon Adventure Crew fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Address: 335 Queen St, Fredericton, NB E3B 1B1, Canada
- Phone: (506) 460-2020
- Cost notes: FREE
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Afternoon Adventure Crew
- What ages does Afternoon Adventure Crew accept?
- Afternoon Adventure Crew is open to children ages 6–12. 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.
- What are Afternoon Adventure Crew's hours?
- Afternoon Adventure Crew runs 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Afternoon Adventure Crew?
- Afternoon Adventure Crew is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Afternoon Adventure Crew provide lunch?
- Afternoon Adventure Crew 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Afternoon Adventure Crew with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Afternoon Adventure Crew.
- Worlds UNBound - Science and Tech · University of New Brunswick Fredericton Campus · Ages 5–14 · $235/week
- Northside Youth Centre Daycamps (City of Fredericton) · Fredericton · Ages 5–12
- Youth Pickleball Camp · Fredericton · Ages 11–18
- Fredericton YMCA Day Camp · Fredericton YMCA Day Camp · Ages 5–12 · $220/week
- Counsellor in Training (CIT) · Christ Church Parish Church · Ages 13–17