Outdoor Adventure Camp
Oklahoma City's Outdoor Adventure Camp offers day programs for ages 8-12, focusing on outdoor skills and activities like archery, fishing, and hiking.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a booking page for Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation, specifically for an 'Outdoor Adventure Camp.' This indicates the camp is operated by a municipal parks department. The camp is a day program for children aged 8-12, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care options available. Activities listed include archery, fishing, hiking, and outdoor skills. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While specific staff ratios or background check policies are not detailed on this booking page, the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation website (okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation) generally outlines their commitment to safety and qualified staff. Google reviews for 'Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about well-maintained facilities and engaging programs.
Who thrives here Ages 8–12
Outdoor Adventure 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 adventure 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: Adventure
- Ages: 8–12
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Address: 2234 NW 117th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73120
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Outdoor Adventure Camp
- What ages does Outdoor Adventure Camp accept?
- Outdoor Adventure 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 Outdoor Adventure Camp cost?
- Outdoor Adventure Camp publishes $200/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Outdoor Adventure Camp's hours?
- Outdoor Adventure Camp runs 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Outdoor Adventure Camp?
- Outdoor Adventure 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 Outdoor Adventure Camp provide lunch?
- Outdoor Adventure 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Outdoor Adventure Camp.
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- Camp Communicate - Speech Spot · Camp Communicate - Speech Spot · Ages 4–21 · $2,000/week
- OKC Parks Skateboard Clinic · Multiple Locations · Ages 6–12 · $333/week
- Teen & Tween Camp · Crossings Mayfair Church of Christ · Ages 11–15 · $165/week
- YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Downtown OKC · Downtown OKC · Ages 5–13
- YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City - Summer Day Camp at Northwest OKC (Rockwell Plaza & Bethany) · Northwest OKC (Rockwell Plaza & Bethany) · Ages 5–12