Survival Camp
Survival Camp, offered by Metroparks Toledo at Oak Openings Preserve, teaches outdoor survival skills like shelter building and fire starting for children ag...
▌ Editor's read The Metroparks Toledo website loads successfully and details various camps, including Survival Camp, which is a day camp for children aged 8-12. The camp focuses on teaching essential outdoor survival skills such as shelter building, fire starting, and navigation. The Metroparks Toledo system has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, indicating high public satisfaction with their offerings. While the specific Survival Camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, it is part of a larger municipal parks organization. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for camp staff. Social media handles for Metroparks Toledo are @metroparkstoledo on Instagram and MetroparksToledo on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 8–12
Survival 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
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 8–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Address: Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge, OH 43604, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Survival Camp
- What ages does Survival Camp accept?
- Survival 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 Survival Camp cost?
- Survival 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 Survival Camp's hours?
- Survival 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 Survival Camp?
- Survival 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 Survival Camp provide lunch?
- Survival 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.
Planning guides
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Survival Camp.
- Outdoor Adventurers · Oak Openings Preserve · Ages 8–12 · $225/week