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Rowe Camp Venture

Rowe · $275/week

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a program details page for 'Rowe Camp Venture - Entering 4th 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, with an option for extended care until 5:30 PM. Activities listed include swimming, outdoor games, arts & crafts, and field trips. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific language regarding staff background checks. There are no Google reviews specifically for 'Rowe Camp Venture,' but Portland Recreation has a 4.2-star rating from 100 reviews. The Portland Recreation Facebook page is active, but an Instagram handle for the department or camp was not readily found.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–10

Rowe 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: 81 Orono Rd, Portland, ME 04102
  • Phone: (207) 808-5400

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Rowe Camp Venture

What ages does Rowe Camp Venture accept?
Rowe 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 Rowe Camp Venture cost?
Rowe 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 Rowe Camp Venture's hours?
Rowe 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 Rowe Camp Venture?
Rowe 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 Rowe Camp Venture provide lunch?
Rowe 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 Rowe Camp Venture compare to other traditional day camp camps in Portland?
Rowe 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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