What ages does Nature Day Camp w/ Aftercare accept?

Nature Day Camp w/ Aftercare is open to children ages 6–13. 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 Day Camp w/ Aftercare cost?

Nature Day Camp w/ Aftercare publishes $180/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 Day Camp w/ Aftercare's hours?

Nature Day Camp w/ Aftercare runs 8:30 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 Day Camp w/ Aftercare?

Nature Day Camp w/ Aftercare 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 Day Camp w/ Aftercare provide lunch?

Nature Day Camp w/ Aftercare 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.

▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–13

Nature Day Camp w/ Aftercare

North Urbana · $180/week · ★ 4.7 (277 reviews)

Urbana Park District's Nature Day Camp offers outdoor exploration and activities for children, with an optional aftercare program for extended hours.

▌ Editor's read The Urbana Park District website (urbanaparks.org/camps) loads successfully and provides information on various summer camps, including the Nature Day Camp. This camp is a day program with an optional aftercare component, catering to children aged 6-12. The Urbana Park District is a municipal parks organization. The website details different weekly themes for the Nature Day Camp, such as 'Wilderness Survival' and 'Nature's Superheroes,' indicating a structured curriculum. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the camp is part of a larger park district, which typically adheres to established safety and staffing guidelines. The Urbana Park District has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on 234 reviews, with many positive comments about park facilities and programs. Social media handles found are @urbanaparkdistrict on Instagram and 'urbanaparkdistrict' on Facebook. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing information on the website.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

Nature Day Camp w/ Aftercare sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 6–13
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Address: Anita Purves Nature Center, 1505 N Broadway Ave, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Nature Day Camp w/ Aftercare

What ages does Nature Day Camp w/ Aftercare accept?: Nature Day Camp w/ Aftercare is open to children ages 6–13. 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 Day Camp w/ Aftercare cost?: Nature Day Camp w/ Aftercare publishes $180/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 Day Camp w/ Aftercare's hours?: Nature Day Camp w/ Aftercare runs 8:30 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 Day Camp w/ Aftercare?: Nature Day Camp w/ Aftercare 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 Day Camp w/ Aftercare provide lunch?: Nature Day Camp w/ Aftercare 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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