Evergreen Summer Activity Camp
A recreational summer day camp offering various activities for children at Evergreen Recreation Center.
▌ Editor's read The Wichita Parks and Recreation Summer Activity Camp is a day camp for children aged 6-12, operated by the City of Wichita. The website states that staff undergo background checks, and the camp provides a safe and fun environment with activities like sports, games, crafts, and field trips. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for 'Wichita Parks and Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from 162 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and friendly staff. The camp's Facebook page is 'WichitaParksAndRecreation'. The program is offered at various recreation centers throughout Wichita, including Evergreen Recreation Center, which is likely where the 'Evergreen' in the name originates.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Evergreen Summer Activity 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 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 10 am - 5 pm
- Address: 2700 N Woodland St, Wichita, KS 67204, USA
- Phone: 316-268-4361
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Evergreen Summer Activity Camp
- What ages does Evergreen Summer Activity Camp accept?
- Evergreen Summer Activity Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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.
- What are Evergreen Summer Activity Camp's hours?
- Evergreen Summer Activity Camp runs 10 am - 5 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Evergreen Summer Activity Camp?
- Evergreen Summer Activity 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 Evergreen Summer Activity Camp provide lunch?
- Evergreen Summer Activity 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 Evergreen Summer Activity Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Wichita?
- Evergreen Summer Activity Camp is one of 7 traditional day camp camps in Wichita 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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