Camp · Adventure · Ages 8–14 · $250/week
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▌ Adventure · Ages 8–14

Hiking Camp

TBD · $250/week

Kids Rock Summer Camp, offered by the University of Minnesota Duluth's Recreational Sports Outdoor Program, provides day camp experiences focused on outdoor ...

▌ Editor's read The Kids Rock Summer Camp is a day camp program offered by the University of Minnesota Duluth's Recreational Sports Outdoor Program (UMD RSOP). The website, umdrsop.d.umn.edu/kidsrock-summer-camp, loads successfully and provides details about the camp. It is not listed in the ACA directory. The camp is owned and operated by a university, indicating a potentially well-resourced and professionally managed program. The website states that 'All Kids Rock staff are CPR and First Aid certified and have passed a background check,' which is a significant safety strength. The program focuses on outdoor adventure, with activities like climbing, hiking, and canoeing mentioned. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the university affiliation and explicit safety measures are positive indicators. Google reviews for 'UMD RSOP' show a 4.8-star rating from 47 reviews, with positive comments often mentioning the quality of outdoor programs. The camp's Instagram handle is @umdrsop and Facebook handle is UMDRSOP.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

Hiking 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 adventure 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
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 8–14
  • Hours: TBD
  • Address: 1049 University Dr, Duluth, MN 55812, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Hiking Camp

What ages does Hiking Camp accept?
Hiking Camp is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Hiking Camp cost?
Hiking Camp publishes $250/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $250 median for adventure camps in Duluth. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Hiking Camp's hours?
Hiking Camp runs TBD. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Hiking Camp?
Hiking Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Hiking Camp provide lunch?
Hiking 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.
How does Hiking Camp compare to other adventure camps in Duluth?
Hiking Camp is one of 6 adventure camps in Duluth 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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