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▌ Aquatic · Ages 10–14

Aquatics Camp

Kansas City North Community Center (drop off/pick up); Lake Olathe Beach and Spray Pad, Oceans of Fun Waterpark, Guided River Adventure with KC Kayak & Canoe, Shawnee Mission Park Beach & Nature Trail · $200/week

Kansas City Parks and Recreation offers various summer day camps, including an Aquatics Camp, focusing on recreational activities and skill development.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Kansas City Parks and Recreation summer day camps page. The Aquatics Camp is listed as one of several summer day camp options, indicating it's part of a larger municipal program. The website states that registration opens in February 2024 for the summer 2024 season. The camp is described as a day camp, running from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a cost of $200 per week. Social media links for Kansas City Parks and Recreation are present on the website, including Instagram (@kcparksandrec) and Facebook (KCParksAndRec). There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided page. Information regarding background checks for staff is not explicitly stated on the camp's program page.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–14

Aquatics Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. aquatic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: Aquatic
  • Ages: 10–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 4600 E 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64130
  • Phone: (816) 513-7500

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Aquatics Camp

What ages does Aquatics Camp accept?
Aquatics Camp is open to children ages 10–14. 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 Aquatics Camp cost?
Aquatics Camp publishes $200/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Aquatics Camp's hours?
Aquatics Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Aquatics Camp?
Aquatics 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 Aquatics Camp provide lunch?
Aquatics 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 Aquatics Camp compare to other aquatic camps in Kansas City?
Aquatics Camp is one of 5 aquatic camps in Kansas City 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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