Adventure Explorers Camp at Leonhard Recreation Center
Adventure Explorers Camp, offered by the Champaign Park District, provides themed weekly day camp experiences for children entering grades 1-6 at the Leonhar...
▌ Editor's read The Champaign Park District's Adventure Explorers Camp is a day camp for children entering grades 1-6, held at the Leonhard Recreation Center. The camp offers weekly themed sessions, such as 'Super Hero Training' and 'Wacky Water Week,' running from June 3 to August 9, 2024. The Champaign Park District website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in areas like first aid and CPR. While the specific camp does not have individual Google reviews, the Champaign Park District has a 4.5-star rating from 1,000+ reviews on Google, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is operated by the Champaign Park District.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Adventure Explorers Camp at Leonhard Recreation Center 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: TBD
- Address: Leonhard Recreation Center, 2307 W Sangamon Dr, Champaign, IL 61821, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Adventure Explorers Camp at Leonhard Recreation Center
- What ages does Adventure Explorers Camp at Leonhard Recreation Center accept?
- Adventure Explorers Camp at Leonhard Recreation Center 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 Adventure Explorers Camp at Leonhard Recreation Center cost?
- Adventure Explorers Camp at Leonhard Recreation Center doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Financial assistance available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Adventure Explorers Camp at Leonhard Recreation Center's hours?
- Adventure Explorers Camp at Leonhard Recreation Center runs TBD. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Adventure Explorers Camp at Leonhard Recreation Center?
- Adventure Explorers Camp at Leonhard Recreation Center 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 Explorers Camp at Leonhard Recreation Center provide lunch?
- Adventure Explorers Camp at Leonhard Recreation Center 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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