Camp Creek
Camp Creek, offered by Hillsboro Parks & Recreation, provides a traditional day camp experience for children aged 6-12 with a focus on outdoor activities, ga...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Hillsboro Parks & Recreation summer camps page, which lists 'Camp Creek' as a traditional day camp for ages 6-12. The camp is operated by the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, which is a positive safety indicator. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program offers a variety of activities including outdoor games, crafts, and field trips. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Camp Creek' in Hillsboro, Oregon. Google reviews for 'Hillsboro Parks & Recreation' average 4.6 stars from 200+ reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities, though specific reviews for 'Camp Creek' are not isolated.
Who thrives here Ages 6–10
Camp Creek 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–10
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 5100 NE Hidden Creek Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97124
- Cost notes: $275 Resident, $375 Non-Resident
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Creek
- What ages does Camp Creek accept?
- Camp Creek is open to children ages 6–10. 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 Camp Creek cost?
- Camp Creek publishes $275/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Creek's hours?
- Camp Creek runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Creek?
- Camp Creek 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 Camp Creek provide lunch?
- Camp Creek 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.
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