Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 8–12 · $220/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 8–12

History Kids Camp: Life on the Grimm Farm

Grimm Farmhouse · $220/week

Experience daily life on a 1930s farm, including chores, cooking, and crafts at Gale Woods Farm.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to the Three Rivers Park District's summer camps page, which lists 'History Kids Camp: Life on the Grimm Farm' as one of their offerings. This camp is a day camp, focusing on 19th-century farm life at the historic Grimm Farm. The Three Rivers Park District is a municipal parks organization, indicating a public entity as the owner. The website mentions that 'All Three Rivers Park District staff and volunteers who work with children are required to complete a background check,' confirming the presence of background check language. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the general camp information is clear. Google reviews for Three Rivers Park District generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.7 stars from 1,000+ reviews for the main park district), reflecting overall positive public perception of the organization. The camp itself is not individually accredited by the ACA, nor is a state license number explicitly provided on the website. Social media handles for the Three Rivers Park District are @threeriversparks on Instagram and 'threeriversparks' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

History Kids Camp: Life on the Grimm Farm 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Address: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd 110 W, Minnetrista, MN 55364
  • Phone: 763-559-6700

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about History Kids Camp: Life on the Grimm Farm

What ages does History Kids Camp: Life on the Grimm Farm accept?
History Kids Camp: Life on the Grimm Farm is open to children ages 8–12. 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 History Kids Camp: Life on the Grimm Farm cost?
History Kids Camp: Life on the Grimm Farm publishes $220/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are History Kids Camp: Life on the Grimm Farm's hours?
History Kids Camp: Life on the Grimm Farm runs 9:30 a.m.-3 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 History Kids Camp: Life on the Grimm Farm?
History Kids Camp: Life on the Grimm Farm 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 History Kids Camp: Life on the Grimm Farm provide lunch?
History Kids Camp: Life on the Grimm Farm 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 History Kids Camp: Life on the Grimm Farm compare to other community/rec center camps in Minnetrista?
History Kids Camp: Life on the Grimm Farm is one of 26 community/rec center camps in Minnetrista 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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