Hiking Camp
Kids Rock Summer Camp, offered by the University of Minnesota Duluth's Recreational Sports Outdoor Program, provides day camp experiences focused on outdoor ...
▌ Editor's read The Kids Rock Summer Camp is a day camp program offered by the University of Minnesota Duluth's Recreational Sports Outdoor Program (UMD RSOP). The website, umdrsop.d.umn.edu/kidsrock-summer-camp, loads successfully and provides details about the camp. It is not listed in the ACA directory. The camp is owned and operated by a university, indicating a potentially well-resourced and professionally managed program. The website states that 'All Kids Rock staff are CPR and First Aid certified and have passed a background check,' which is a significant safety strength. The program focuses on outdoor adventure, with activities like climbing, hiking, and canoeing mentioned. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the university affiliation and explicit safety measures are positive indicators. Google reviews for 'UMD RSOP' show a 4.8-star rating from 47 reviews, with positive comments often mentioning the quality of outdoor programs. The camp's Instagram handle is @umdrsop and Facebook handle is UMDRSOP.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- University program
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 8–14
- Hours: TBD
- Address: 1049 University Dr, Duluth, MN 55812, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Hiking Camp
- What ages does Hiking Camp accept?
- Hiking Camp is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Hiking Camp cost?
- Hiking Camp publishes $250/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $250 median for adventure camps in Duluth. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Hiking Camp's hours?
- Hiking Camp runs TBD. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Hiking Camp?
- Hiking Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Hiking Camp provide lunch?
- Hiking 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.
- How does Hiking Camp compare to other adventure camps in Duluth?
- Hiking Camp is one of 6 adventure camps in Duluth that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Hiking Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Sports summer camps guide · Check coaching style, intensity, safety, and logistics.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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