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▌ STEM · Ages 6–11

STEAM Camp

Overland Park

Blue Valley Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps, including STEAM, sports, and arts, for children in Overland Park, Kansas.

▌ Editor's read The Blue Valley Recreation website (bluevalleyrec.org) indicates it is a municipal parks and recreation department, offering summer camps in Overland Park, Kansas. The camp is a day camp, with various themes including STEAM, sports, and arts, as evidenced by the 'Summer Camp in Overland Park' page. The website lists social media handles for Instagram (@bluevalleyrec) and Facebook (@bluevalleyrec). There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the provided URL. The 'About Us' section does not provide information on the founder or years of operation.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

STEAM 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 stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 6–11
  • Address: 6545 W 151st St, Overland Park, KS 66223
  • Phone: (913) 685-6000
  • Cost notes: Cost not specified on this page. Please check the registration portal for details.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about STEAM Camp

What ages does STEAM Camp accept?
STEAM 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 STEAM Camp cost?
STEAM Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not specified on this page. Please check the registration portal for details. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs STEAM Camp?
STEAM 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 STEAM Camp provide lunch?
STEAM 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.
How does STEAM Camp compare to other stem camps in Overland Park?
STEAM Camp is one of 5 stem camps in Overland Park 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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