Hidden Adventures
Hidden Adventures is a day camp offered by Hillsboro Parks & Recreation, providing themed activities and outdoor exploration for children in Hillsboro, Oregon.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Hillsboro Parks & Recreation summer camps page, which lists 'Hidden Adventures' as one of their day camp offerings. The camp is operated by the City of Hillsboro, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. The website mentions that all staff are background checked and trained in CPR/First Aid. Hidden Adventures is a day camp, with various themed weeks like 'Super Sleuths' and 'Outdoor Explorers,' catering to different age groups (e.g., ages 6-10). While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly stated, the program is part of a larger municipal recreation department. The Hillsboro Parks & Recreation department has a Google review rating of 4.5 stars based on 100 reviews. Social media handles for Hillsboro Parks & Recreation are @hillsboroparksandrec on Instagram and HillsboroParksandRec on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 11–14
Hidden Adventures is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
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: Adventure
- Ages: 11–14
- Hours: 8:30 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 Hidden Adventures
- What ages does Hidden Adventures accept?
- Hidden Adventures is open to children ages 11–14. 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 Hidden Adventures cost?
- Hidden Adventures publishes $275/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Hidden Adventures's hours?
- Hidden Adventures runs 8:30 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 Hidden Adventures?
- Hidden Adventures 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 Hidden Adventures provide lunch?
- Hidden Adventures 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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