Paddling Camp
Metroparks Toledo offers a variety of outdoor adventure day camps, including a Paddling Camp at Nona France Quarry, focusing on skill development and explora...
▌ Editor's read The Metroparks Toledo website loads successfully and details various outdoor adventure day camps, including a Paddling Camp at Nona France Quarry. The Paddling Camp is designed for ages 10-14, runs from 9 AM to 3 PM, and costs $210 per week. While specific reviews for 'Paddling Camp' at Nona France Quarry were not found, Metroparks Toledo generally has a strong reputation, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on over 1,000 reviews for their main parks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, but as a municipal parks system, it is implied that standard safety protocols are followed. Social media handles for Metroparks Toledo are @metroparkstoledo on Instagram and MetroparksToledo on Facebook. The program type is day camp, and the owner type is municipal parks.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 8–12
Paddling 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 aquatic 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
Details
- Category: Aquatic
- Ages: 8–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Address: Blue Creek, Nona France Quarry, OH 43604, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Paddling Camp
- What ages does Paddling Camp accept?
- Paddling Camp 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 Paddling Camp cost?
- Paddling Camp publishes $210/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Paddling Camp's hours?
- Paddling Camp runs 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Paddling Camp?
- Paddling 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 Paddling Camp provide lunch?
- Paddling 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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