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Riverton Camp Venture

Riverton · $275/week

A traditional day camp for children entering 4th grade, offering a variety of recreational activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and details 'Riverton Camp Venture - Entering 4th Grade,' a traditional day camp operated by Portland Recreation, a municipal parks department. The camp runs from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with extended care options available. Activities include outdoor games, sports, arts and crafts, and special events, with a focus on being outdoors at Riverton Park. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. There is no specific mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the program page. Google reviews for 'Portland Recreation' show a 4.3-star rating from 104 reviews, with general positive comments about various programs, but no specific reviews for Riverton Camp Venture. The Portland Recreation Facebook page (@portlandrecreation) is active, but an Instagram handle for the recreation department or camp was not readily found.
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Who thrives here Age 9

Riverton 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: 9–9
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Address: 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103, USA
  • Phone: (207) 808-5400
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Riverton Camp Venture

What ages does Riverton Camp Venture accept?
Riverton Camp Venture is open to children age 9. 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 Riverton Camp Venture cost?
Riverton 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 Riverton Camp Venture's hours?
Riverton 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 Riverton Camp Venture?
Riverton 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 Riverton Camp Venture provide lunch?
Riverton 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 Riverton Camp Venture compare to other traditional day camp camps in Portland?
Riverton 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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