Gallup River Camp (Resident)
Outdoor adventure camp for residents focusing on river activities, nature exploration, and environmental education.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation day camps page, which lists 'Gallup River Camp (Resident)' as one of their offerings. The camp is described as a day camp, not an overnight or resident camp despite the name, and is for ages 6-12. Activities include river exploration, nature games, and crafts, indicating a focus on outdoor and environmental education. The camp is run by the City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation, classifying it as a municipal-parks owner type. While the page mentions general safety and staff training for all city camps, specific details regarding ACA accreditation or staff-to-camper ratios for Gallup River Camp are not provided. Social media handles for Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation (@annarborparks on Instagram and 'annarborparks' on Facebook) are available, but not specific to the Gallup River Camp itself.
Who thrives here Ages 10–14
Gallup River Camp (Resident) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. aquatic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Aquatic
- Ages: 10–14
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Address: 3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
- Phone: (734) 794-6230
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Gallup River Camp (Resident)
- What ages does Gallup River Camp (Resident) accept?
- Gallup River Camp (Resident) is open to children ages 10–14. 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 Gallup River Camp (Resident) cost?
- Gallup River Camp (Resident) publishes $250/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Gallup River Camp (Resident)'s hours?
- Gallup River Camp (Resident) runs 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Gallup River Camp (Resident)?
- Gallup River Camp (Resident) 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 Gallup River Camp (Resident) provide lunch?
- Gallup River Camp (Resident) 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.
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