What ages does Good Natured Kids accept?

Good Natured Kids is open to children ages 3–4. 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 Good Natured Kids cost?

Good Natured Kids publishes $18/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Good Natured Kids's hours?

Good Natured Kids 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 Good Natured Kids?

Good Natured Kids 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 Good Natured Kids provide lunch?

Good Natured Kids 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 Good Natured Kids compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Rochester?

Good Natured Kids 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.

▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 3–4

Good Natured Kids

Quarry Hill Nature Center · $18/week · ★ 4.8 (1467 reviews)

Good Natured Kids offers nature-based day camps at Quarry Hill Nature Center in Rochester, MN, focusing on outdoor exploration, environmental education, and ...

▌ Editor's read The website for Good Natured Kids, hosted by the Quarry Hill Nature Center (qhnc.org), loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer day camps. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The Quarry Hill Nature Center is a non-profit organization, as indicated on their website's 'About Us' section. The camp offers various day camp programs for different age groups, focusing on nature exploration and environmental education. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. 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 over 1,000 reviews, with many reviewers praising the educational programs and natural setting. The camp does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios on its website.

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 3–4

Good Natured Kids is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. outdoors/nature programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: 3–4
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 Good Natured Kids

What ages does Good Natured Kids accept?: Good Natured Kids is open to children ages 3–4. 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 Good Natured Kids cost?: Good Natured Kids publishes $18/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Good Natured Kids's hours?: Good Natured Kids 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 Good Natured Kids?: Good Natured Kids 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 Good Natured Kids provide lunch?: Good Natured Kids 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 Good Natured Kids compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Rochester?: Good Natured Kids 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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