What ages does Argo River Camp accept?

Argo River Camp is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Argo River Camp cost?

Argo River Camp publishes $255/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Argo River Camp's hours?

Argo River Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Argo River Camp?

Argo River Camp 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 Argo River Camp provide lunch?

Argo River Camp 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.

▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 12–14

Argo River Camp

Argo Park Livery · $255/week

Argo River Camp, offered by the City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation, provides outdoor day camp experiences focused on river exploration and nature for chi...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation catalog, where Argo River Camp is listed as a day camp program. The camp is operated by the municipal parks department, indicating a public entity as the owner. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the program description emphasizes outdoor activities like river exploration and nature-based learning. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for "Argo River Camp Ann Arbor" are not specific to the camp itself but rather to the Argo Park area, which has a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews. The City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation maintains an active social media presence, with an Instagram handle @annarborparks and a Facebook handle annarborparks, where general park information and program updates are shared. The camp's focus is clearly on outdoor, nature-based day activities for children.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 12–14

Argo River Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: Outdoors/Nature
Ages: 12–14
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address: Argo Park Livery, 1055 Longshore Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Argo River Camp

What ages does Argo River Camp accept?: Argo River Camp is open to children ages 12–14. 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 Argo River Camp cost?: Argo River Camp publishes $255/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Argo River Camp's hours?: Argo River Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Argo River Camp?: Argo River Camp 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 Argo River Camp provide lunch?: Argo River Camp 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.

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