Teen Trailblazers Camp
Teen Trailblazers Camp, offered by the Champaign Park District, provides adventure-based day camp experiences for teens in grades 6-8, focusing on outdoor ac...
▌ Editor's read The Champaign Park District website loads successfully and details various summer camps, including the Teen Trailblazers Camp for grades 6-8. This camp is a day program, running from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and focuses on adventure, outdoor activities, and field trips. The Champaign Park District is a municipal parks organization. The website states, 'All Champaign Park District staff are subject to background checks and drug testing,' indicating a commitment to safety. The district's Facebook page (champaignparks) and Instagram (@champaignparks) are active. Google reviews for 'Champaign Park District' show a 4.6-star rating from 587 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, and no specific state license number for the camp was found on the site.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 12–14
Teen Trailblazers 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
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 12–14
- Hours: TBD
- Address: Leonhard Recreation Center, 2307 W Sangamon Dr, Champaign, IL 61821, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Teen Trailblazers Camp
- What ages does Teen Trailblazers Camp accept?
- Teen Trailblazers Camp is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Teen Trailblazers Camp cost?
- Teen Trailblazers Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Financial assistance available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Teen Trailblazers Camp's hours?
- Teen Trailblazers Camp runs TBD. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Teen Trailblazers Camp?
- Teen Trailblazers 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 Teen Trailblazers Camp provide lunch?
- Teen Trailblazers 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Teen Trailblazers Camp.
- Adventure Explorers Camp at Douglass Community Center · North End · Ages 6–12
- Adventure Explorers Camp at Leonhard Recreation Center · West Champaign · Ages 6–12
- Camp Kaleidoscope · Privately Rented Residential Location · Ages 7–15 · $250/week
- Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation For Kids Only Camp · South Champaign · Ages 0–17
- Springer Cultural Center: Creative Kids Summer Camp · Downtown Champaign · Ages 6–12
- St. Matthew Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark · St. Matthew Catholic School · Ages 5–12
- University of Illinois Meet the Greeks Summer Camp · University of Illinois · Ages 14–18
- Champaign Park District - Creative Kids Camp · Springer Cultural Center · Ages 6–10