Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–11 · $145/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–11

Nature All Around Us

Noelridge Park Site · $145/week

Nature All Around Us is a day camp offered by the City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department, focusing on outdoor exploration and nature-based acti...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a digital brochure for the City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department, specifically page 7, which details the 'Nature All Around Us' camp. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks department. The camp is described as a day camp for children aged 4-6, running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with a focus on exploring nature through activities like hiking, games, and crafts. The brochure lists the cost as $145 for residents and $175 for non-residents. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are mentioned within the brochure. The City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department has a Facebook page (@CityofCedarRapids), but no specific Instagram handle for the camp was found. Google reviews for 'City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from 135 reviews, with general positive comments about park facilities and programs. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Nature All Around Us 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: 6–11
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: Noelridge Park Site, Cherry Hill Park Site, IA 52401, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Nature All Around Us

What ages does Nature All Around Us accept?
Nature All Around Us is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Nature All Around Us cost?
Nature All Around Us publishes $145/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Nature All Around Us's hours?
Nature All Around Us 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 Nature All Around Us?
Nature All Around Us 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 Nature All Around Us provide lunch?
Nature All Around Us 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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