Our Natural World
Our Natural World is a day camp offered by the City of Redmond Parks and Recreation, focusing on outdoor exploration and nature-based activities for children...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Redmond's Amilia activity registration page for 'Our Natural World' day camp, confirming it is a legitimate program. The camp is designed for children aged 6-10 and focuses on outdoor exploration, nature-based games, and crafts, with activities like fort building and scavenger hunts. It operates as a day camp from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. As a program of the City of Redmond Parks and Recreation, it is owned and operated by a municipal entity. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the page, nor specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for 'City of Redmond Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising well-organized programs and friendly staff, though specific reviews for 'Our Natural World' were not found.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–8
Our Natural World is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
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: 6–8
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 6505 176th Avenue Northeast, Redmond, WA 98052
- Phone: (425) 556-2300
- Cost notes: USD $570.00 per session. Resident rate is $475.00. A 2.75% plus $0.30 processing fee applies to all credit and debit card payments.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Our Natural World
- What ages does Our Natural World accept?
- Our Natural World is open to children ages 6–8. 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 Our Natural World cost?
- Our Natural World publishes $570/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Our Natural World's hours?
- Our Natural World 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 Our Natural World?
- Our Natural World 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 Our Natural World provide lunch?
- Our Natural World 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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