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Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade

Rowe · $150/week

A traditional day camp for children entering 3rd grade, offering various recreational activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a program details page for 'Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade' on the Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities website. This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks department. The program is described as a traditional day camp for children entering 3rd grade, running from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with activities including outdoor games, crafts, and field trips. The cost is listed as $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 Parks, Recreation & Facilities' show a 4.3-star rating from 135 reviews, generally praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. Social media links on the main Portland Parks website lead to a Facebook page 'PortlandParksRecreation' and an Instagram account 'portlandparksrec'.
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Who thrives here Age 8

Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade 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: Rowe Elementary School, 95 Noyes St, Portland, ME 04103, USA
  • Phone: 207-808-5400

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade

What ages does Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade accept?
Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade 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 Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade cost?
Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade's hours?
Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade 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 Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade?
Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade 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 Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade provide lunch?
Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade 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 Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade compare to other traditional day camp camps in Portland?
Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 3rd Grade 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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