Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 8–12 · $220/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 8–12

Laura Ingalls Outdoor Adventure Camp

Carver Park Reserve · $220/week

Experience pioneer life through hands-on activities, crafts, and outdoor adventures inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder at

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.threeriversparks.org/page/summer-camps, loads successfully and is the official summer camp page for Three Rivers Park District. The Laura Ingalls Outdoor Adventure Camp is one of many day camp offerings, focusing on outdoor skills and nature exploration for specific age groups. The Three Rivers Park District has a Google review rating of 4.7 stars based on 1,189 reviews, indicating a generally positive public perception of the organization. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it's run by the Three Rivers Park District. Social media handles found are @threeriversparks on Instagram and ThreeRiversParkDistrict on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Laura Ingalls Outdoor Adventure 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Address: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364
  • Phone: 763-559-6700

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Laura Ingalls Outdoor Adventure Camp

What ages does Laura Ingalls Outdoor Adventure Camp accept?
Laura Ingalls Outdoor Adventure Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Laura Ingalls Outdoor Adventure Camp cost?
Laura Ingalls Outdoor Adventure Camp publishes $220/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Laura Ingalls Outdoor Adventure Camp's hours?
Laura Ingalls Outdoor Adventure Camp runs 9:30 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 Laura Ingalls Outdoor Adventure Camp?
Laura Ingalls Outdoor 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 Laura Ingalls Outdoor Adventure Camp provide lunch?
Laura Ingalls Outdoor 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 Laura Ingalls Outdoor Adventure Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Minnetrista?
Laura Ingalls Outdoor Adventure Camp is one of 26 community/rec center camps in Minnetrista 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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