Rivercrest Park Camp
Rivercrest Park Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children in Oregon City, focusing on outdoor play, games, and crafts within a local park se...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Oregon City Parks and Recreation page for 'Community Camps,' which includes Rivercrest Park Camp. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks department. The website describes Rivercrest Park Camp as a traditional day camp for children aged 6-12, offering outdoor games, crafts, and activities at Rivercrest Park. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The Oregon City Parks and Recreation Facebook page is active, but there isn't a dedicated social media presence for Rivercrest Park Camp specifically. Google reviews for 'Oregon City Parks and Recreation' show a 4.5-star rating from 104 reviews, generally positive about park facilities and programs, though specific camp reviews are not detailed. No state license number for camps is readily available on the site, which is common for municipal programs.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Rivercrest Park 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 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: 6–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 131 S. Tumwater Dr, Oregon City, OR 97045
- Cost notes: USD 211 for residents, USD 231 for non-residents
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Rivercrest Park Camp
- What ages does Rivercrest Park Camp accept?
- Rivercrest Park Camp 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 Rivercrest Park Camp cost?
- Rivercrest Park Camp publishes $211/week for the standard session. USD 211 for residents, USD 231 for non-residents Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Rivercrest Park Camp's hours?
- Rivercrest Park Camp 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 Rivercrest Park Camp?
- Rivercrest Park 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 Rivercrest Park Camp provide lunch?
- Rivercrest Park 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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Camps near here
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