Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–11 · $266/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–11

Gallup River Camp

Gallup Park · $266/week

Gallup River Camp, operated by the City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation, offers nature-based day camp experiences for children aged 5-12 at Gallup Park.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation catalog, which lists 'Gallup River Camp' as a day camp program. The camp is designed for children aged 5-12 and focuses on outdoor activities at Gallup Park, including nature exploration, games, and crafts. It is operated by the municipal parks department, indicating public oversight. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the catalog page, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation has a Facebook page (@annarborparks) but no specific Instagram handle for the camp was found. Google reviews for 'Gallup Park' (the location) are generally positive, with a 4.7-star rating from over 2,000 reviews, often praising the park's amenities and natural setting, which would benefit the camp. Specific staff ratios or background check policies for the camp are not detailed on the catalog page.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–11

Gallup River Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 8–11
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Gallup River Camp

What ages does Gallup River Camp accept?
Gallup River Camp is open to children ages 8–11. 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 Gallup River Camp cost?
Gallup River Camp publishes $266/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Gallup River Camp's hours?
Gallup 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 Gallup River Camp?
Gallup 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 Gallup River Camp provide lunch?
Gallup 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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