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Adventure Mini Camp

Bee Ridge Park · $186/week

Adventure Mini Camp, offered by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, provides a variety of themed day camp experiences for children aged ...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, sarasotacountyparks.com/programs-and-events/camps, loads successfully and details various summer camp offerings, including 'Adventure Mini Camp.' This camp is a day camp for children aged 5-12, with different weekly themes such as 'Superheroes' and 'Under the Sea.' The camp is operated by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website states that 'All staff are background checked and fingerprinted,' confirming the presence of background check language. While the specific 'Adventure Mini Camp' does not have a separate Google review profile, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has a Google rating of 4.5 stars from 1,000+ reviews. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles found are @sarasotacountyparks on Instagram and SarasotaCountyParks on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Adventure Mini 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 adventure 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: Adventure
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 4430 S Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231, USA
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Adventure Mini Camp

What ages does Adventure Mini Camp accept?
Adventure Mini Camp is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Adventure Mini Camp cost?
Adventure Mini Camp publishes $186/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Adventure Mini Camp's hours?
Adventure Mini Camp runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Adventure Mini Camp?
Adventure Mini 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 Adventure Mini Camp provide lunch?
Adventure Mini 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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