Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–9 · $125/week
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Eco Investigator

Quarry Hill Nature Center · $125/week · ★ 4.8 (1467 reviews)

Eco Investigator is a day camp at Quarry Hill Nature Center in Rochester, MN, offering hands-on nature exploration and outdoor activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The website https://www.qhnc.org/summer-nature-camp loads successfully, detailing various summer nature camps, including 'Eco Investigator.' The camp is a day program, part of the offerings by the Quarry Hill Nature Center, which is a nonprofit organization. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the camp emphasizes small group sizes. The Quarry Hill Nature Center has a strong online presence, with a Facebook page (QuarryHillNatureCenter) and an Instagram handle (@quarryhillnaturecenter). Google reviews for Quarry Hill Nature Center show an impressive 4.8-star rating based on 500+ reviews, with many reviewers praising the educational programs and natural setting. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–9

Eco Investigator fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 8–9
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Rochester, MN 55901, USA
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Eco Investigator

What ages does Eco Investigator accept?
Eco Investigator is open to children ages 8–9. 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 Eco Investigator cost?
Eco Investigator publishes $125/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Eco Investigator's hours?
Eco Investigator runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Eco Investigator?
Eco Investigator is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Eco Investigator provide lunch?
Eco Investigator 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 Eco Investigator compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Rochester?
Eco Investigator is one of 10 outdoors/nature camps in Rochester 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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