What ages does Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea accept?

Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea 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 Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea cost?

Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea 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 Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea's hours?

Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea 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 Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea?

Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea 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 Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea provide lunch?

Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea 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 Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea compare to other community/rec center camps in Denver?

Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–13

Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea

Swansea Recreation Center

Denver Parks and Recreation offers a summer day camp for children aged 5-13 with various activities.

▌ 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 recreation centers, including Swansea. The program is a day camp for children aged 5-13, offering activities like sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. It is owned and operated by the City and County of Denver, classifying it as a municipal parks program. The website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation, and a search on acacamps.org did not yield results for 'Summer Rec Kidz' or 'Denver Parks and Recreation'. There is no specific state license number listed for individual recreation center programs on the site. Google reviews for 'Swansea Recreation Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 178 reviews, with themes generally positive regarding facilities and staff, though specific reviews for the 'Summer Rec Kidz' program are not isolated. Social media handles found on the Denver Parks and Recreation website include @denverparksrec for Instagram and 'DenverParksandRecreation' for Facebook.

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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea 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: 2650 E. 49th Ave., Denver, CO 80216
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 Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea

What ages does Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea accept?: Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea 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 Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea cost?: Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea 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 Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea's hours?: Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea 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 Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea?: Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea 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 Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea provide lunch?: Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea 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 Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea compare to other community/rec center camps in Denver?: Summer Rec Kidz - Swansea 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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