Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Birds of a Feather
Eco Explorers Summer Camp at The Arboretum at Flagstaff offers nature-based day camps for children aged 5-12, focusing on environmental education and outdoor...
▌ Editor's read The website https://thearb.org/summer-camps/ loads successfully and details the Eco Explorers Summer Camp program. It is a day camp for children aged 5-12, with different weekly themes like 'Birds of a Feather' and 'Pollinator Power'. The camp is operated by The Arboretum at Flagstaff, which is a non-profit organization. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on the website. The site does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'The Arboretum at Flagstaff' show a rating of 4.7 stars based on 573 reviews, with many positive comments about the beautiful grounds and educational programs, which indirectly supports the camp's quality. Social media handles found are @thearboretum on Instagram and TheArboretumAtFlagstaff on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Birds of a Feather 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
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 5–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 4001 S Woody Mountain Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86005, USA
- Cost notes: $290 for members. Scholarships available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Birds of a Feather
- What ages does Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Birds of a Feather accept?
- Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Birds of a Feather is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Birds of a Feather cost?
- Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Birds of a Feather publishes $360/week for the standard session. $290 for members. Scholarships available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Birds of a Feather's hours?
- Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Birds of a Feather runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Birds of a Feather?
- Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Birds of a Feather 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 Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Birds of a Feather provide lunch?
- Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Birds of a Feather 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.
- How does Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Birds of a Feather compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Flagstaff?
- Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Birds of a Feather is one of 5 outdoors/nature camps in Flagstaff that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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