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Shawnee Mission Summer Camps

Overland Park · $170/week

Shawnee Mission Summer Camps, operated by Johnson County Park & Recreation District, offers a variety of day camp experiences for children in Overland Park, ...

▌ Editor's read The website for Shawnee Mission Summer Camps loads successfully and provides information on various day camp offerings. The camp is operated by the Johnson County Park & Recreation District (JCPRD), indicating it is a municipal-parks owned entity. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all JCPRD staff, including camp staff, undergo background checks, demonstrating a commitment to safety. The program type is clearly day camp, with options like 'Camp Shawnee' and 'Camp Mi-Li-Ki' for different age groups. Google reviews for 'Johnson County Park & Recreation District' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, which broadly reflects the organization operating the camps. Social media handles for JCPRD are @jcparksandrec on Instagram and JCPRD.Parks.Rec on Facebook. The website details various camp themes and age ranges, emphasizing a diverse range of activities for campers.
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Who thrives here Ages up to 17

Shawnee Mission Summer Camps 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 0–17
  • Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: Overland Park, KS 66204, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $75 registration fee. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Shawnee Mission Summer Camps

What ages does Shawnee Mission Summer Camps accept?
Shawnee Mission Summer Camps is open to children ages up to 17. 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 Shawnee Mission Summer Camps cost?
Shawnee Mission Summer Camps publishes $170/week for the standard session. USD. $75 registration fee. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Shawnee Mission Summer Camps's hours?
Shawnee Mission Summer Camps runs 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Shawnee Mission Summer Camps?
Shawnee Mission Summer Camps 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 Shawnee Mission Summer Camps provide lunch?
Shawnee Mission Summer Camps 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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