DE - Adventurers
Destination Exploration offers STEM-focused day camps at the University of Lethbridge for children aged 6-12, featuring hands-on activities in science, techn...
▌ Editor's read Destination Exploration is a summer day camp program offered by the University of Lethbridge. The camps are designed for children aged 6-12 and focus on STEM subjects, including science, technology, engineering, and math, as evidenced by the 'About' and 'Camps' sections of the website. The program leverages the university's resources and expertise to provide educational and engaging activities. The website lists specific camp themes like 'Adventurers' and 'Inventors' which are clearly STEM-oriented. The camp is a day program, with hours typically from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, as stated on the 'General Information' page. Social media links for the University of Lethbridge are provided, indicating the camp is part of the broader university outreach.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 8–9
DE - Adventurers 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 stem program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 8–9
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 4401 University Dr W, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4, Canada
- Phone: (403) 329-2302
- Cost notes: Range: $165.00 to $290.00
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about DE - Adventurers
- What ages does DE - Adventurers accept?
- DE - Adventurers is open to children ages 8–9. 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 DE - Adventurers cost?
- DE - Adventurers publishes $290/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are DE - Adventurers's hours?
- DE - Adventurers 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 DE - Adventurers?
- DE - Adventurers is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does DE - Adventurers provide lunch?
- DE - Adventurers 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare DE - Adventurers with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside DE - Adventurers.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge and District Summer Program · Lethbridge, AB · Ages 6–12