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Kestrel Educational Adventures - Survival Rockport Camp

Rockport · $425/week

Outdoor survival skills camp teaching shelter building, fire starting, and navigation in a natural setting.

▌ Editor's read The Kestrel Educational Adventures website loads successfully, detailing their Survival Rockport Camp for ages 6-12. Kestrel Educational Adventures is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 2010 by Sarah Gaines, indicating over a decade of operation. The camp focuses on outdoor education, survival skills, and nature exploration. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo CORI/SORI background checks. The organization has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 20 Google reviews for Kestrel Educational Adventures, with reviewers frequently praising the engaging and knowledgeable instructors and the positive impact on children's connection to nature. The program is a day camp, running from 9 AM to 3 PM, with a cost of $400 per week. Social media handles include @kestreleducation on Instagram and 'kestreleducation' on Facebook, both actively updated with program photos and information.
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Since 162010+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

Kestrel Educational Adventures - Survival Rockport Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
16 (2010 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 8–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Rockport, MA, USA
  • Phone: (978) 290-7361
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Kestrel Educational Adventures - Survival Rockport Camp

What ages does Kestrel Educational Adventures - Survival Rockport Camp accept?
Kestrel Educational Adventures - Survival Rockport Camp is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Kestrel Educational Adventures - Survival Rockport Camp cost?
Kestrel Educational Adventures - Survival Rockport Camp publishes $425/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Kestrel Educational Adventures - Survival Rockport Camp's hours?
Kestrel Educational Adventures - Survival Rockport Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Kestrel Educational Adventures - Survival Rockport Camp?
Kestrel Educational Adventures - Survival Rockport Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 2010 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Kestrel Educational Adventures - Survival Rockport Camp provide lunch?
Kestrel Educational Adventures - Survival Rockport 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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