Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest
Denver Parks and Recreation offers a summer day camp for children aged 5-13 with various activities.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL, denvergov.org/recreation, loads as the official website for Denver Parks & Recreation, which offers the 'Summer Rec Kidz' program at various locations, including the Southwest Recreation Center. The program is a day camp, run by a municipal parks department. While specific Google reviews for 'Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest' were not readily available, Denver Parks and Recreation generally holds a 4.3-star rating based on over 1,000 reviews on Google, with themes often praising the variety of activities and well-maintained facilities. The website does not explicitly state ACA accreditation for the Summer Rec Kidz program. Social media handles found on the site include @denverparksrec for Instagram and 'DenverParksandRecreation' for Facebook. The site provides extensive information on registration, program schedules, and facility details, but specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mentions of staff background checks were not found.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–13
Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest 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
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–13
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 9200 W. Saratoga Pl., Littleton, CO 80123
- 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 - Southwest
- What ages does Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest accept?
- Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest 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 - Southwest cost?
- Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest 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 - Southwest's hours?
- Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest 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 - Southwest?
- Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest 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 - Southwest provide lunch?
- Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest 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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