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Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Harvey Park Recreation Center

Harvey Park Recreation Center

Denver Parks & Recreation offers summer day camps at Harvey Park Recreation Center with diverse activities for youth.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, denvergov.org/recreation, loads successfully and is the official site for Denver Parks and Recreation, which operates the Summer Rec Kidz program at various locations, including Harvey Park. The program is a day camp for children aged 5-13, offering activities like sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. As a municipal program, it is owned and operated by the City and County of Denver. There is no specific mention of ACA accreditation for this particular program, nor is a state license number readily available on the site. Google reviews for 'Harvey Park Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 104 reviews, with common themes praising the facilities and variety of activities. The Denver Parks and Recreation social media handles are @denverparksrec on Instagram and 'DenverParksandRecreation' on Facebook. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks, though as a government entity, such procedures are typically implied.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Harvey Park Recreation Center 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 2120 S. Tennyson Way, Denver, CO 80219
  • Phone: 720-913-0654
  • Cost notes: Free with My Denver Card

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Harvey Park Recreation Center

What ages does Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Harvey Park Recreation Center accept?
Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Harvey Park Recreation Center is open to children ages 5–13. 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 Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Harvey Park Recreation Center cost?
Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Harvey Park Recreation Center doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free with My Denver Card Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Harvey Park Recreation Center's hours?
Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Harvey Park Recreation Center 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 Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Harvey Park Recreation Center?
Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Harvey Park Recreation Center 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 Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Harvey Park Recreation Center provide lunch?
Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Harvey Park Recreation Center 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 Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Harvey Park Recreation Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Denver?
Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Harvey Park Recreation Center is one of 23 community/rec center camps in Denver 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.

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