Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 10–12 · $200/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 10–12

Stream & Field Investigators Camp

["full_day"] · $200/week

A Cleveland Metroparks camp exploring aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems at the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation.

▌ Editor's read The Stream & Field Investigators Camp is offered by Cleveland Metroparks at the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation. This suggests a well-established organization with experience in outdoor programming and environmental education. The camp is designed for children aged 8-12 and focuses on exploring local ecosystems through hands-on activities like stream sampling and field investigations. The camp is a day camp, running from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated on the provided page, the affiliation with Cleveland Metroparks implies adherence to general park system safety standards. The camp's description highlights an immersive outdoor learning experience.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–12

Stream & Field Investigators Camp 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 outdoors/nature 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: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 10–12
  • Hours: 1
  • Address: Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, 4524 E 49th St, Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125, USA
  • Phone: 216-206-1000
  • Cost notes: 0

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Stream & Field Investigators Camp

What ages does Stream & Field Investigators Camp accept?
Stream & Field Investigators Camp is open to children ages 10–12. 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 Stream & Field Investigators Camp cost?
Stream & Field Investigators Camp publishes $200/week for the standard session. 0 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Stream & Field Investigators Camp's hours?
Stream & Field Investigators Camp runs 1. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Stream & Field Investigators Camp?
Stream & Field Investigators 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 Stream & Field Investigators Camp provide lunch?
Stream & Field Investigators 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.

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