Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 9–15 · $225/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 9–15

Kayak Adventure Week

Lost Hill Park · $225/week

Kayak Adventure Week is a day camp offered by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, focusing on kayaking and outdoor exploration for youth.

▌ Editor's read The Kayak Adventure Week is a day camp program offered by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, as evidenced by the URL (parkboard.org/CAMPS) and the 'About Us' section on the main park board website. The camp is designed for youth, focusing on kayaking and outdoor activities. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board states that 'All staff are background checked' and 'trained in CPR and First Aid' (https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities__events/camps/summer_camps/). The camp's affiliation with a municipal entity suggests a level of public oversight and established operational procedures. No specific ACA accreditation information was found for this particular camp program or the broader park board camp offerings.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–15

Kayak Adventure Week is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature 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: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 9–15
  • Hours: 8 a.m.-5 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 Kayak Adventure Week

What ages does Kayak Adventure Week accept?
Kayak Adventure Week is open to children ages 9–15. 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 Kayak Adventure Week cost?
Kayak Adventure Week publishes $225/week for the standard session. Per camper Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Kayak Adventure Week's hours?
Kayak Adventure Week runs 8 a.m.-5 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 Kayak Adventure Week?
Kayak Adventure Week 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 Kayak Adventure Week provide lunch?
Kayak Adventure Week 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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