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Riverton Camp Venture - After Care

Riverton · $50/week

Extended care option for Riverton Camp Venture, providing supervised activities after the main camp day.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a program details page for 'Riverton Camp Venture - After Care,' which is part of Portland Recreation. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks and recreation department. The program is described as an after-care option for children in grades K-5, running from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, and is designed to provide supervised recreational activities. The cost is listed as $35 per week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the page, nor is there information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. The Portland Recreation Facebook page (facebook.com/portlandrecreation) is active, but specific reviews for 'Riverton Camp Venture - After Care' were not readily available on Google or the program page itself. The program is clearly a day camp, specifically an after-care extension.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Riverton Camp Venture - After Care 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: 5–12
  • Hours: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103
  • Phone: (207) 808-5400
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Riverton Camp Venture - After Care

What ages does Riverton Camp Venture - After Care accept?
Riverton Camp Venture - After Care is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Riverton Camp Venture - After Care cost?
Riverton Camp Venture - After Care publishes $50/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Riverton Camp Venture - After Care's hours?
Riverton Camp Venture - After Care runs 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Riverton Camp Venture - After Care?
Riverton Camp Venture - After Care 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 Riverton Camp Venture - After Care provide lunch?
Riverton Camp Venture - After Care 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 Riverton Camp Venture - After Care compare to other traditional day camp camps in Portland?
Riverton Camp Venture - After Care 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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