Camp CoMo Kidz - Session 5
Camp CoMo Kidz offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on outdoor activities, games, and crafts at Stephens Lake Park.
▌ Editor's read Camp CoMo Kidz is a day camp operated by the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation department, offering sessions for children aged 5-12. The camp runs from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, at Riechmann Pavilion in Stephens Lake Park. The program includes outdoor games, crafts, and activities, with a weekly fee of $124 for residents and $144 for non-residents. The camp website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'Columbia Parks and Recreation' show a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. The camp's Facebook presence is under the general 'CoMoParksandRec' page, indicating it's part of a larger municipal offering.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Camp CoMo Kidz - Session 5 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: 7:30 am-5:30 pm
- Address: 2300 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201
- Phone: (573) 874-7460
- Cost notes: Weekly session fee. $124 for this session. Shorter camp due to holidays.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp CoMo Kidz - Session 5
- What ages does Camp CoMo Kidz - Session 5 accept?
- Camp CoMo Kidz - Session 5 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.
- How much does Camp CoMo Kidz - Session 5 cost?
- Camp CoMo Kidz - Session 5 publishes $124/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp CoMo Kidz - Session 5's hours?
- Camp CoMo Kidz - Session 5 runs 7:30 am-5:30 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp CoMo Kidz - Session 5?
- Camp CoMo Kidz - Session 5 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 Camp CoMo Kidz - Session 5 provide lunch?
- Camp CoMo Kidz - Session 5 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 Camp CoMo Kidz - Session 5 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Columbia?
- Camp CoMo Kidz - Session 5 is one of 10 traditional day camp camps in Columbia 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp CoMo Kidz - Session 5.
- Camp CoMo Kidz · Riechmann Pavilion in Stephens Lake Park · Ages 5–12 · $124/week
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