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Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills

Dan Kinney Pavilion · $40/week · ★ 4.7 (1583 reviews)

Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills is a day camp offered by the Springfield Park District, focusing on outdoor skills for children aged 8-12.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Springfield Park District's camp page, which lists 'Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills' as one of their summer camp offerings. This camp is designed for children aged 8-12 and focuses on outdoor skills. The Springfield Park District is a municipal entity, indicating a public ownership model. The website states, 'All camp staff are subject to a thorough background check,' which is a positive indicator for safety. The camp is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Springfield Park District has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 264 reviews. Social media handles found are @springfieldparkdistrict on Instagram and 'springfieldparkdistrict' on Facebook. No specific ACA accreditation was found for this particular camp or the park district's camp program, nor were specific state license numbers listed on the site.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 9–15

Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills 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: 9–15
  • Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Address: Springfield, IL 62701, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills

What ages does Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills accept?
Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills is open to children ages 9–15. 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 Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills cost?
Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills publishes $40/week for the standard session. That sits 73% below the $150 median for adventure camps in Springfield, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills's hours?
Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills runs 8 a.m.-5 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills?
Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills 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 Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills provide lunch?
Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills 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 Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills compare to other adventure camps in Springfield?
Adventure Days: Archery & Survival Skills is one of 11 adventure camps in Springfield 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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