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Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center

Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center

Denver Parks & Recreation offers summer day camps at Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center with diverse activities for

▌ Editor's read The provided website, denvergov.org/recreation, loads successfully and is the official site for Denver Parks and Recreation. This organization offers various summer camp programs, including 'Summer Rec Kidz' at locations like the Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center. The program is a day camp, providing activities for children during the summer months. As a municipal program, it is owned and operated by the City and County of Denver. While the specific Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center does not have a dedicated Google review page for its summer camp, the broader Denver Parks and Recreation system generally receives positive feedback for its community programs. The website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles found on the site include @denverrecreation on Instagram and 'DenverParksandRecreation' on Facebook. The program is designed to be highly accessible, with very low weekly fees for Denver residents.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Hiawatha Davis Jr. 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: 3334 Holly St., Denver, CO 80207
  • 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 - Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center

What ages does Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center accept?
Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Hiawatha Davis Jr. 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 - Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center cost?
Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Hiawatha Davis Jr. 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 - Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center's hours?
Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Hiawatha Davis Jr. 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 - Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center?
Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Hiawatha Davis Jr. 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 - Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center provide lunch?
Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Hiawatha Davis Jr. 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 - Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center compare to other community/rec center camps in Denver?
Denver Parks & Recreation Summer Camps - Hiawatha Davis Jr. 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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