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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 10–13

Archery & the Outdoors Camp

Bryant Lake Regional Park · $299/week

Archery & the Outdoors Camp combines archery instruction with outdoor skills and nature exploration.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the summer camps page for Three Rivers Park District, a municipal parks organization in Minnesota. The 'Archery & the Outdoors Camp' is one of many day camp offerings, catering to different age groups (e.g., ages 8-10, 11-13). The website details various camp themes, including outdoor skills, nature exploration, and specific activities like archery. While the site does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or staff-to-camper ratios, it highlights the expertise of park naturalists and outdoor educators. There is no specific language regarding staff background checks on the general summer camps page. Three Rivers Park District has a strong online presence, with a Facebook page (ThreeRiversParkDistrict) and an Instagram handle (@threeriversparks). Google reviews for 'Three Rivers Park District' show a rating of 4.7 stars based on over 10,000 reviews, indicating a generally positive public perception of the organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

Archery & the Outdoors Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 10–13
  • Hours: 9 a.m.-4 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 Archery & the Outdoors Camp

What ages does Archery & the Outdoors Camp accept?
Archery & the Outdoors Camp is open to children ages 10–13. 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 Archery & the Outdoors Camp cost?
Archery & the Outdoors Camp publishes $299/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Archery & the Outdoors Camp's hours?
Archery & the Outdoors Camp runs 9 a.m.-4 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 Archery & the Outdoors Camp?
Archery & the Outdoors 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 Archery & the Outdoors Camp provide lunch?
Archery & the Outdoors 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 Archery & the Outdoors Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Dayton?
Archery & the Outdoors 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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