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Rowe Camp Venture

Rowe · $275/week

Traditional day camp for children entering Kindergarten, offering a variety of activities and outdoor play.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing 'Rowe Camp Venture - Entering Kindergarten' as a day camp program. It is operated by Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The camp runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care options available. Activities include outdoor play, arts and crafts, games, and social development, tailored for children entering kindergarten. The camp's Facebook page (@portlandrec) is active, showcasing various community programs. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the program page. Google reviews for 'Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the variety and quality of programs offered.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–6

Rowe Camp Venture 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: 5–6
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Address: 81 Orono Rd, Portland, ME 04102
  • Phone: (207) 808-5400

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Rowe Camp Venture

What ages does Rowe Camp Venture accept?
Rowe Camp Venture is open to children ages 5–6. 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 cost?
Rowe 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 Rowe Camp Venture's hours?
Rowe 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 Rowe Camp Venture?
Rowe 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 Rowe Camp Venture provide lunch?
Rowe 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 Rowe Camp Venture compare to other traditional day camp camps in Portland?
Rowe 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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