Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 7–11 · $34/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 7–11

Eco-Explorers: Excursion Camp

Bommer Canyon · $34/week

Eco-Explorers: Excursion Camp, offered by the City of Irvine, provides outdoor adventures and nature exploration for children aged 6-12.

▌ Editor's read The Eco-Explorers: Excursion Camp is offered by the City of Irvine, indicating it is a municipal program. The camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and focuses on outdoor activities and nature exploration, as suggested by its name and category. The provided URL leads to the City of Irvine's recreation catalog, where the camp is listed. While specific details like staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not immediately available on the catalog page, the City of Irvine's general policies would likely apply. The camp's social media presence is tied to the City of Irvine's official accounts, @cityofirvine on both Instagram and Facebook. The cost is listed as $34, though it's unclear if this is a daily or weekly rate without further context from the catalog.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–11

Eco-Explorers: Excursion 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 outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 7–11
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Address: 14321 Yale Ave, Irvine, CA 92604
  • Phone: (949) 724-6600
  • Cost notes: USD per day

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Eco-Explorers: Excursion Camp

What ages does Eco-Explorers: Excursion Camp accept?
Eco-Explorers: Excursion Camp is open to children ages 7–11. 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 Eco-Explorers: Excursion Camp cost?
Eco-Explorers: Excursion Camp publishes $34/week for the standard session. USD per day Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Eco-Explorers: Excursion Camp's hours?
Eco-Explorers: Excursion Camp runs 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Eco-Explorers: Excursion Camp?
Eco-Explorers: Excursion 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 Eco-Explorers: Excursion Camp provide lunch?
Eco-Explorers: Excursion 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.

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