What ages does Caving Cadets Camp accept?

Caving Cadets Camp is open to children ages 6–9. 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 Caving Cadets Camp cost?

Caving Cadets Camp publishes $140/week for the standard session. Per camper Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Caving Cadets Camp's hours?

Caving Cadets Camp runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Caving Cadets Camp?

Caving Cadets 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 Caving Cadets Camp provide lunch?

Caving Cadets 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.

▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–9

Caving Cadets Camp

Lost Hill Park · $140/week

Caving Cadets Camp is a day camp offered by Metro Parks Tacoma, focusing on outdoor exploration and caving activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The Caving Cadets Camp is offered by Metro Parks Tacoma, indicating it is run by a municipal parks department. The camp is listed under the 'Outdoor Adventure Camps' section on the provided URL, specifically mentioning 'Caving Cadets Camp' for ages 8-12. The website provides detailed information about various camp offerings, including dates, times, and costs, suggesting a well-organized program. While the specific page for Caving Cadets Camp does not explicitly state ACA accreditation or staff-to-camper ratios, the overall Metro Parks Tacoma website appears comprehensive. No information regarding background checks for staff was found on the provided camp page or general camp information. The camp is clearly a day camp, with specified daily hours.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 6–9

Caving Cadets Camp 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: 6–9
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Address: 4702 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 305-1000
Cost notes: Per camper

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Caving Cadets Camp

What ages does Caving Cadets Camp accept?: Caving Cadets Camp is open to children ages 6–9. 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 Caving Cadets Camp cost?: Caving Cadets Camp publishes $140/week for the standard session. Per camper Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Caving Cadets Camp's hours?: Caving Cadets Camp runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Caving Cadets Camp?: Caving Cadets 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 Caving Cadets Camp provide lunch?: Caving Cadets 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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