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Camp Venture

Amanda C. Rowe Elementary, 57 O'Brion St, Portland, ME 04103 · $275/week

Camp Venture is a traditional day camp offered by Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities, providing a variety of activities for children aged 5-12 at Amanda...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities website, specifically detailing 'Camp Venture' as a traditional day camp for children aged 5-12. The camp operates at Amanda C. Rowe Elementary and offers activities such as arts & crafts, sports, games, and field trips. It is run by a municipal entity, indicating a public service model. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the page, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Camp Venture' in Portland, ME. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios, background check policies, or specific founder/director names. No social media handles were found directly linked from this program page. Google reviews for 'Camp Venture' specifically were not readily available, as the program is part of a larger municipal offering. The cost is listed as $275 per week.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

Camp Venture fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–10
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Address: 100 Osgood St, Portland, ME 04103
  • Phone: (207) 808-5400
  • Cost notes: USD. City of Portland Parks, Recreation, and Facilities.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Venture

What ages does Camp Venture accept?
Camp Venture is open to children ages 5–10. 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 Camp Venture cost?
Camp Venture publishes $275/week for the standard session. USD. City of Portland Parks, Recreation, and Facilities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Venture's hours?
Camp Venture runs 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Venture?
Camp Venture 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 Camp Venture provide lunch?
Camp Venture 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 Camp Venture compare to other traditional day camp camps in Portland?
Camp Venture is one of 26 traditional day camp camps in Portland 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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