Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies
A nature camp exploring insects, spiders, and other small creatures through hands-on activities and outdoor discovery.
▌ Editor's read The Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp is operated by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD), a municipal entity. The camp is a day camp, as indicated by the camp descriptions which list daily hours and do not mention overnight stays. The specific 'Creepy Crawlies' camp focuses on insects and other small creatures, suggesting a nature-based curriculum. The JCPRD website provides information on various camps, including themes and age ranges. Social media handles for JCPRD (Instagram: jcparksandrec, Facebook: jcprd) were found on the main website, indicating an active online presence for the parent organization.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–10
Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies 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 outdoors/nature 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: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 6–10
- Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Address: 909 N. K-7 Highway, Olathe, KS 66061
- Phone: (913) 826-2800
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies
- What ages does Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies accept?
- Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies is open to children ages 6–10. 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 Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies cost?
- Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies publishes $165/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies's hours?
- Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies runs 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies?
- Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies 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 Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies provide lunch?
- Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies 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 Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Olathe?
- Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies is one of 7 outdoors/nature camps in Olathe 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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