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Adventure Days: Springfield Parks Caving Day

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

Adventure Days: Springfield Parks Caving Day offers a single-day caving experience for children aged 8-12, focusing on outdoor exploration and adventure.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Springfield Park District's camps page, which lists 'Adventure Days: Caving Day' as a single-day program for ages 8-12. The program is described as an opportunity for children to explore caves, learn about geology, and participate in outdoor adventures. The Springfield Park District is a municipal parks organization. While specific staff-to-camper ratios for this particular day camp are not listed, the general camp information page states that all camp staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. The Springfield Park District has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, reflecting general community satisfaction with their services. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles for the Springfield Park District are @springfieldparkdistrict on Instagram and 'springfieldparkdistrict' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–15

Adventure Days: Springfield Parks Caving Day 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: Springfield Parks Caving Day

What ages does Adventure Days: Springfield Parks Caving Day accept?
Adventure Days: Springfield Parks Caving Day 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: Springfield Parks Caving Day cost?
Adventure Days: Springfield Parks Caving Day 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: Springfield Parks Caving Day's hours?
Adventure Days: Springfield Parks Caving Day 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: Springfield Parks Caving Day?
Adventure Days: Springfield Parks Caving Day 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: Springfield Parks Caving Day provide lunch?
Adventure Days: Springfield Parks Caving Day 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: Springfield Parks Caving Day compare to other adventure camps in Springfield?
Adventure Days: Springfield Parks Caving Day 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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