What ages does Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp accept?

Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp is open to children ages 10–14. 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 Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp cost?

Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp publishes $225/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp's hours?

Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp runs 7:30 AM - 5:15 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp?

Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp 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 Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp provide lunch?

Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp 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.

▌ Adventure · Ages 10–14

Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center · $225/week

Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp, operated by Alachua County Parks and Conservation, offers outdoor activities like hiking, canoeing, and fishing for teens age...

▌ Editor's read The Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp is a day camp for ages 13-17, operated by Alachua County Parks and Conservation. The provided URL is a news article from Alachua County announcing registration for the camp, not a dedicated camp website. The article states the camp runs from June 10-14, 2024, and June 24-28, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a cost of $225 per week. Activities include hiking, canoeing, fishing, archery, and environmental education. The camp is held at the Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided page. Google reviews for "Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center" show a 4.6-star rating from 116 reviews, with comments generally praising the natural setting and facilities. The Alachua County Parks and Conservation Facebook page (@AlachuaCountyParks) occasionally posts about camp registrations, but there is no dedicated Instagram handle for the camp itself. The lack of a dedicated camp website makes it difficult to ascertain detailed information regarding staff background checks or specific safety policies.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 10–14

Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Adventure
Ages: 10–14
Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Address: 210 SE 134th Ave, Micanopy, FL 32667, USA
Cost notes: USD. Weekly rate is $175 for day camps and $225 for specialty camps. Scholarships available.

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp

What ages does Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp accept?: Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp is open to children ages 10–14. 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 Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp cost?: Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp publishes $225/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp's hours?: Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp runs 7:30 AM - 5:15 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp?: Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp 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 Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp provide lunch?: Cuscowilla Teen Adventure Camp 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.

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