Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 12–15 · $299/week
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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 12–15

Wilderness Camp

Baker Park Reserve · $299/week

Three Rivers Park District offers a variety of nature-based day camps for children and teens, focusing on outdoor exploration, skill-building, and environmen...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the summer camps page for Three Rivers Park District, which is a municipal parks system in Minnesota. The camps are day camps, with various themes like 'Wilderness Camp,' 'Nature Explorers,' and 'Outdoor Skills.' The website does not mention ACA accreditation. There is no specific state license number listed for the camps, which is common for municipal park programs. The 'About Us' section of the main Three Rivers Park District website indicates they have been operating for over 60 years, though not specifically for summer camps. The website mentions that staff are trained in first aid and CPR, but does not explicitly state that background checks are conducted. Google reviews for 'Three Rivers Park District' show a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the parks and programs. Social media handles found are @threeriversparks on Instagram and 'threeriversparks' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–15

Wilderness Camp 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 12–15
  • Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Address: 3000 Xenium Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55441, USA
  • Phone: (763) 559-6700

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Wilderness Camp

What ages does Wilderness Camp accept?
Wilderness Camp is open to children ages 12–15. 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 Wilderness Camp cost?
Wilderness Camp publishes $299/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Wilderness Camp's hours?
Wilderness Camp runs 9 a.m.-4 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 Wilderness Camp?
Wilderness Camp 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 Wilderness Camp provide lunch?
Wilderness Camp 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 Wilderness Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Plymouth?
Wilderness Camp is one of 26 community/rec center camps in Plymouth 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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