Outdoor Trailblazers Camp
Outdoor Trailblazers Camp offers nature exploration, outdoor skills, and adventure activities for children in St. Louis
▌ Editor's read The Outdoor Trailblazers Camp is a day camp program offered by the Park Board, as indicated by the URL 'https://www.parkboard.org/CAMPS'. The camp focuses on outdoor and nature-based activities. The website states that 'All Park Board staff and volunteers who work with children are required to pass a criminal background check,' which is a notable strength regarding child safety. The camp is clearly part of a larger municipal parks and recreation department, suggesting a non-profit, public-service orientation. Specific details about staff-to-camper ratios or ACA accreditation were not found on the provided camp page.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 7–10
Outdoor Trailblazers Camp 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
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 7–10
- Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Address: 5000 W. 10th Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- Phone: 952-924-2540
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Per camper
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Outdoor Trailblazers Camp
- What ages does Outdoor Trailblazers Camp accept?
- Outdoor Trailblazers Camp is open to children ages 7–10. 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 Outdoor Trailblazers Camp cost?
- Outdoor Trailblazers Camp publishes $225/week for the standard session. Per camper Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Outdoor Trailblazers Camp's hours?
- Outdoor Trailblazers Camp runs 8 a.m.-5 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Outdoor Trailblazers Camp?
- Outdoor Trailblazers Camp 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 Outdoor Trailblazers Camp provide lunch?
- Outdoor Trailblazers Camp 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.
Planning guides
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