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East End Camp Venture

East End · $275/week

Traditional day camp for children entering 3rd grade, offering a variety of activities and outdoor play.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads a program details page for "East End Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade" on the Portland Recreation website, indicating it is a municipal program. The camp is described as a traditional day camp for children entering 3rd grade, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Activities include outdoor play, games, and field trips, with specific examples like visits to the Portland Public Library and local parks. The cost is listed as $275 per week for residents and $285 for non-residents. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the page, nor is a specific staff-to-camper ratio provided. The Portland Recreation Facebook page is active, but specific reviews for this camp were not readily available. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, but as a municipal program, it is likely standard practice.
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Who thrives here Age 8

East End Camp Venture 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

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 8–8
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Address: 163 North St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
  • Phone: (207) 808-5400

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about East End Camp Venture

What ages does East End Camp Venture accept?
East End Camp Venture is open to children age 8. 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 East End Camp Venture cost?
East End Camp Venture publishes $275/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are East End Camp Venture's hours?
East End Camp Venture runs 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs East End Camp Venture?
East End Camp Venture 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 East End Camp Venture provide lunch?
East End Camp Venture 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.
How does East End Camp Venture compare to other traditional day camp camps in Portland?
East End Camp Venture is one of 26 traditional day camp camps in Portland that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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