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East End Camp Venture

East End · $275/week

Traditional day camp for children entering 4th & 5th grade, offering a variety of activities and outdoor play.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a program details page for 'East End Camp Venture - Entering 4th & 5th Grade' on the Portland Recreation website. This indicates the camp is operated by the City of Portland's Parks, Recreation & Facilities department, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. The program is a day camp, running from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and is designed for children entering 4th and 5th grade. Activities listed include swimming at the Reiche Pool, field trips, games, and outdoor play. The cost is $275 per week for residents and $285 for non-residents. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on this program page. Google reviews for 'Portland Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from 110 reviews, with general positive comments about various programs, though none specifically for East End Camp Venture. The Portland Recreation Facebook page is 'portlandrecreation'.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–10

East End Camp Venture 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 9–10
  • 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 ages 9–10. 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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