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Adventure Camp

Bryant Lake Regional Park · $257/week

Adventure Camp offers outdoor exploration, games, and nature-based activities for young campers.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the summer camps page for Three Rivers Park District, a municipal parks system in Minnesota. The page details numerous day camps, including 'Adventure Camp' and many others, offered at various park locations. Camps are categorized by age group (e.g., ages 4-6, 7-9, 10-13, 14-17) and focus on themes like nature exploration, outdoor skills, and adventure. While the website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or staff background checks, it highlights experienced naturalists and outdoor educators leading programs. Google reviews for 'Three Rivers Park District' show a strong 4.7-star rating from over 10,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the parks and programs. Social media handles found are @threeriversparks on Instagram and 'threeriversparks' on Facebook, indicating an active online presence. The camp is clearly a day camp program, run by a municipal parks department.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–10

Adventure Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 8–10
  • Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Address: Eastman Nature Center, 13351 Elm Creek Rd, Dayton, MN 55369
  • Phone: 763-559-6700

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Adventure Camp

What ages does Adventure Camp accept?
Adventure Camp is open to children ages 8–10. 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 Adventure Camp cost?
Adventure Camp publishes $257/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Adventure Camp's hours?
Adventure Camp runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Adventure Camp?
Adventure 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 Adventure Camp provide lunch?
Adventure 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 Adventure Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Dayton?
Adventure Camp is one of 26 community/rec center camps in Dayton 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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