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SPARC smALL Stars Sports Camp

Oak Grove · $150/week

SPARC smALL Stars Sports Camp, offered by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, provides a variety of sports activities for children aged 5-12 in a day ...

▌ Editor's read The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's website (parkboard.org) loads successfully and details various camp offerings, including the SPARC smALL Stars Sports Camp. This camp is designed for children aged 5-12 and focuses on introducing a variety of sports such as soccer, basketball, baseball, and flag football, as stated on the camp's program description. The owner type is clearly municipal-parks, as it is run by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. The program type is day camp. While specific staff ratios are not published, the website does mention that staff are trained in first aid and CPR. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has a Google review rating of 4.4 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, indicating general public satisfaction with their services. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for this particular camp on the website. Social media handles for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board are @parkboard on Instagram and 'parkboard' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–12

SPARC smALL Stars Sports 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 7–12
  • Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Address: 2117 West River Rd N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
  • Phone: (612) 230-6400
  • Cost notes: Per week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SPARC smALL Stars Sports Camp

What ages does SPARC smALL Stars Sports Camp accept?
SPARC smALL Stars Sports Camp is open to children ages 7–12. 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 SPARC smALL Stars Sports Camp cost?
SPARC smALL Stars Sports Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. Per week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are SPARC smALL Stars Sports Camp's hours?
SPARC smALL Stars Sports Camp runs 7 a.m.-6 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 SPARC smALL Stars Sports Camp?
SPARC smALL Stars Sports 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 SPARC smALL Stars Sports Camp provide lunch?
SPARC smALL Stars Sports 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 SPARC smALL Stars Sports Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Minneapolis?
SPARC smALL Stars Sports Camp is one of 6 traditional day camp camps in Minneapolis 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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