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Rochester Rec Summer Camp (Umbrella)

Rochester Recreation Department

Rochester Rec Summer Camp (Umbrella) offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 6-12, focusing on outdoor activities, games, and crafts withi...

▌ Editor's read The Rochester Rec Summer Camp (Umbrella) is a day camp for children aged 6-12, operated by the Rochester Recreation Department. The camp runs from June 10 to August 23, 2024, with weekly sessions available. Activities include outdoor games, crafts, and field trips, with a focus on providing a fun and safe environment. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for the Rochester Recreation Department generally indicate positive experiences with their programs, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the variety of activities and staff engagement. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Rochester Rec Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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: See individual programs for weekly costs.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Rochester Rec Summer Camp (Umbrella)

What ages does Rochester Rec Summer Camp (Umbrella) accept?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella) cost?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp (Umbrella) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. See individual programs for weekly costs. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Rochester Rec Summer Camp (Umbrella)'s hours?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella)?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella) provide lunch?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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 (Umbrella) compare to other traditional day camp camps in Rochester?
Rochester Rec Summer Camp (Umbrella) 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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