Camp · STEM · Ages 6–8 · $140/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 6–8

Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly!

RW Farm Park · $140/week

A Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board day camp focusing on insects, offering hands-on learning and outdoor exploration for children aged 6-12.

▌ Editor's read The camp 'Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly!' is offered by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The program is a day camp, specifically designed for children aged 6-12, as detailed on the provided URL. The camp's description highlights hands-on learning and outdoor exploration related to insects. While the website provides general information about camp registration and policies, specific details regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for this particular camp were not readily available on the linked page. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has a strong social media presence, with active Instagram and Facebook accounts under 'minneapolisparks'.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. stem content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: STEM
  • Ages: 6–8
  • Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Address: 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
  • Phone: (612) 230-6400
  • Cost notes: Per camper

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly!

What ages does Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! accept?
Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! is open to children ages 6–8. 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 Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! cost?
Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! publishes $140/week for the standard session. Per camper Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly!'s hours?
Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! 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 Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly!?
Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! 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 Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! provide lunch?
Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! 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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