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East End Camp Venture

East End · $275/week

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a program details page for 'East End Camp Venture - Entering Kindergarten' on the City of Portland, Maine's Parks, Recreation & Facilities website (portlandme.myrec.com). This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks department. The program is described as a traditional day camp for children entering kindergarten, running from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The cost is listed as $275 per week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the page, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios, background checks, or specific founder/director names. Google reviews for 'East End Camp Venture' or 'Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities camps' were not specific enough to this program to provide a reliable rating or count.
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Who thrives here Age 5

East End Camp Venture is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: 5–5
  • 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 5. 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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