Wonders of the Wild - Session 2
Explore nature, wildlife, and outdoor activities at the Idaho Falls Zoo.
▌ Editor's read The camp 'Wonders of the Wild - Session 2' is part of the summer camp offerings by the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation department, as indicated by the URL. It is a day camp, with specific dates and a cost of $130 per week. The camp is described as focusing on outdoor and nature activities. No information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found on the provided webpage. The owner type is clearly municipal-parks, given its affiliation with the city's parks and recreation department. Social media handles for Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation were found on the main city website.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Wonders of the Wild - Session 2 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
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Address: 2920 E Sunnyside Rd, Idaho Falls, ID 83406
- Phone: 208-612-8480
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Wonders of the Wild - Session 2
- What ages does Wonders of the Wild - Session 2 accept?
- Wonders of the Wild - Session 2 is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Wonders of the Wild - Session 2 cost?
- Wonders of the Wild - Session 2 publishes $130/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Wonders of the Wild - Session 2's hours?
- Wonders of the Wild - Session 2 runs 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Wonders of the Wild - Session 2?
- Wonders of the Wild - Session 2 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 Wonders of the Wild - Session 2 provide lunch?
- Wonders of the Wild - Session 2 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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Camps near here
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