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Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 13-17)

Rochester Recreation Department · $156/week

Rochester Rec Summer Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for non-residents, focusing on outdoor activities, games, and crafts.

▌ Editor's read The Rochester Rec Summer Camp is a day camp program offered by the Rochester Recreation Department. The specific program listed is for non-residents from July 13-17, 2020, costing $155.55. The camp focuses on outdoor activities, games, and crafts. The website is a program detail page on recdesk.com, which is a common platform for municipal recreation departments. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the program page. The Rochester Recreation Department has a Facebook page (@rochesterrec) but no Instagram handle is readily apparent. Google reviews for 'Rochester Recreation Department' show a 4.4-star rating from 104 reviews, with comments generally praising the variety of programs and facilities. Specific details about background checks for staff are not provided on the program page.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 13-17) 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 traditional day camp program.

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: 6–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, MN 55902
  • Cost notes: Full summer non-resident rate divided by 9 weeks.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 13-17)

What ages does Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 13-17) accept?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 13-17) is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 13-17) cost?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 13-17) publishes $156/week for the standard session. Full summer non-resident rate divided by 9 weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 13-17)'s hours?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 13-17) runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 13-17)?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 13-17) 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 Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 13-17) provide lunch?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 13-17) 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 Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 13-17) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Rochester?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 13-17) is one of 19 traditional day camp 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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