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Day Camp: National Parks

Tigard

The City of Tigard's Day Camp: National Parks offers themed summer day camp experiences for children in grades K-5, focusing on outdoor activities and explor...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Tigard's Public Works department page, which details their summer day camp offerings, including 'Day Camp: National Parks.' This indicates the camp is a municipal program, not a private entity. The camp is designed for children in grades K-5 and operates as a day camp. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does it provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. There is no specific founder or director named for the camp itself, as it's part of a larger city program. The City of Tigard has a Facebook page (@CityofTigard), but no specific Instagram handle for the camp was found. Google reviews for 'City of Tigard Parks and Recreation' show a 4.3-star rating from 16 reviews, with comments generally positive about city services and parks. The camp's focus on National Parks themes suggests an educational and outdoor-oriented program.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Day Camp: National Parks 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 outdoors/nature 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: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–11
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 11130 SW Tiedeman Ave, Tigard, OR 97223
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Day Camp: National Parks

What ages does Day Camp: National Parks accept?
Day Camp: National Parks is open to children ages 6–11. 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.
What are Day Camp: National Parks's hours?
Day Camp: National Parks runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Day Camp: National Parks?
Day Camp: National Parks 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 Day Camp: National Parks provide lunch?
Day Camp: National Parks 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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