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Riverton Camp Venture

Riverton · $275/week

A traditional day camp for children entering Kindergarten, offering a variety of recreational activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and details Riverton Camp Venture, a day camp for children entering kindergarten, operated by Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities. The camp runs from July 8th to August 16th, 2024, with a weekly fee of $275 for residents and $285 for non-residents. Activities include outdoor play, arts and crafts, games, and social interaction, aiming to foster independence and social skills. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While specific staff ratios are not published, the program is managed by a municipal department, implying adherence to local regulations. Google reviews for 'Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities' show a 4.2-star rating from 160 reviews, with comments generally praising the variety of programs and facilities. The Portland Parks & Recreation Facebook page is active, indicating community engagement.
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Who thrives here Age 5

Riverton Camp Venture is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: 5–5
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Address: 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103, USA
  • Phone: (207) 808-5400
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Riverton Camp Venture

What ages does Riverton Camp Venture accept?
Riverton Camp Venture is open to children age 5. 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 cost?
Riverton Camp Venture publishes $275/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's hours?
Riverton 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 Riverton Camp Venture?
Riverton 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 Riverton Camp Venture provide lunch?
Riverton 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 Riverton Camp Venture compare to other traditional day camp camps in Portland?
Riverton 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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