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Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 1st Grade

Rowe · $150/week

A traditional day camp for children entering 1st grade, offering various recreational activities.

▌ Editor's read Rowe Camp Venture is a day camp for children entering 1st grade, operated by Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities. The program, priced at $275 per week for residents, emphasizes outdoor play, games, and crafts, running from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The camp is held at Rowe School and utilizes the school's playground, fields, and gym. While the specific camp does not have an ACA accreditation, it is part of a municipal parks department, which typically adheres to city-mandated safety and operational standards. Google reviews for 'Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities' show a 4.4-star rating from 162 reviews, with many positive comments about well-maintained facilities and engaging programs. No specific staff-to-camper ratio or background check information was found on the program page. The Facebook page for Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities is active, providing updates on various city programs.
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Who thrives here Age 6

Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 1st Grade is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 6–6
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Address: Rowe Elementary School, 95 Noyes St, Portland, ME 04103, USA
  • Phone: 207-808-5400

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 1st Grade

What ages does Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 1st Grade accept?
Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 1st Grade is open to children age 6. 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 Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 1st Grade cost?
Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 1st Grade publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 1st Grade's hours?
Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 1st Grade 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 Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 1st Grade?
Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 1st Grade 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 Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 1st Grade provide lunch?
Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 1st Grade 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 Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 1st Grade compare to other traditional day camp camps in Portland?
Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 1st Grade 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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