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Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 20-24)

Rochester Recreation Department · $156/week

The Rochester Rec Summer Camp offers traditional day camp activities for children in grades K-5, focusing on fun, friendship, and outdoor play within the Roc...

▌ Editor's read The Rochester Rec Summer Camp is a day camp program offered by the Rochester Recreation Department for children entering grades K-5. The specific program link provided is for a non-resident session from July 20-24, 2020, indicating it's an older listing, but the Rochester Recreation Department continues to offer similar summer camp programs. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is readily available on the program page. The Rochester Recreation Department's main Facebook page, 'RochesterMNRec,' is active. Google reviews for 'Rochester Recreation Department' show a 4.4-star rating based on 104 reviews, with many positive comments about various programs and facilities, though specific summer camp reviews are not easily isolated. The camp emphasizes traditional activities like games, crafts, and outdoor play, fostering friendship and fun. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are detailed on the provided program page.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 20-24) 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 20-24)

What ages does Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 20-24) accept?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 20-24) 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 20-24) cost?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 20-24) 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 20-24)'s hours?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 20-24) 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 20-24)?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 20-24) 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 20-24) provide lunch?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 20-24) 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 20-24) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Rochester?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp - Non-Resident (Jul 20-24) 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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