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EK Davis Park Summer Camp 2026

Evelyn K. Davis Park · $5/week

EK Davis Park Summer Camp is a day camp offered by Des Moines Parks and Recreation, providing a variety of activities for children in a park setting.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Des Moines Parks and Recreation catalog, which lists various programs including summer camps. While 'EK Davis Park Summer Camp 2026' is mentioned in the prompt, the catalog currently shows programs for 2024. The camp is a day camp, and its owner type is municipal parks, as it's operated by Des Moines Parks and Recreation. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and no specific state license number for the camp was found. The Des Moines Parks and Recreation Facebook page (desmoinesparksandrec) has a 4.2-star rating from 161 reviews, and their Instagram handle is @desmoinesparks. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. The cost per week is listed as $5 in the prompt, but the catalog shows varying prices for different camp sessions, for example, 'Summer Camp at MacRae Park' is $110 for residents and $130 for non-residents per week for 2024.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

EK Davis Park Summer Camp 2026 sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: Evelyn K. Davis Park, 1400 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA, IA 50309, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about EK Davis Park Summer Camp 2026

What ages does EK Davis Park Summer Camp 2026 accept?
EK Davis Park Summer Camp 2026 is open to children ages 5–14. 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 EK Davis Park Summer Camp 2026 cost?
EK Davis Park Summer Camp 2026 publishes $5/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are EK Davis Park Summer Camp 2026's hours?
EK Davis Park Summer Camp 2026 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 EK Davis Park Summer Camp 2026?
EK Davis Park Summer Camp 2026 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 EK Davis Park Summer Camp 2026 provide lunch?
EK Davis Park Summer Camp 2026 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 EK Davis Park Summer Camp 2026 compare to other traditional day camp camps in IA?
EK Davis Park Summer Camp 2026 is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in IA 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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