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Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation - Summer Kick-off Camp

Noelridge Park · $35/week

Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation offers a Summer Kick-off Camp for children aged 6-12, focusing on outdoor activities, games, and crafts to celebrate the st...

▌ Editor's read The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Summer Kick-off Camp is a day camp for children aged 6-12, offered by the municipal parks department. The camp is described in the 'Play Program Guide' available on the city's website, which details activities like outdoor games, crafts, and a celebration of summer. The program guide does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 100 reviews, with comments generally praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles found are @cedar_rapids_parks_and_rec on Instagram and CRparksandrec on Facebook, which showcase various park activities and community events.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation - Summer Kick-off Camp 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: 6–11
  • Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Address: 4900 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation - Summer Kick-off Camp

What ages does Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation - Summer Kick-off Camp accept?
Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation - Summer Kick-off Camp is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation - Summer Kick-off Camp cost?
Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation - Summer Kick-off Camp publishes $35/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation - Summer Kick-off Camp's hours?
Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation - Summer Kick-off Camp runs 9:00am-4:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation - Summer Kick-off Camp?
Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation - Summer Kick-off Camp 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 Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation - Summer Kick-off Camp provide lunch?
Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation - Summer Kick-off 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.

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