What ages does Outdoor Adventure Camp accept?

Outdoor Adventure Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Outdoor Adventure Camp cost?

Outdoor Adventure Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Outdoor Adventure Camp's hours?

Outdoor Adventure 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 Outdoor Adventure Camp?

Outdoor Adventure 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 Outdoor Adventure Camp provide lunch?

Outdoor Adventure 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.

▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–12

Outdoor Adventure Camp

Camp Lake of the Woods in Swope Park · $150/week

A week-long day camp for ages 8-12 focusing on outdoor skills and nature exploration in Kansas City parks.

▌ Editor's read The Outdoor Adventure Camp is a day camp program offered by Kansas City Parks and Recreation, as indicated by the URL and program details. The camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and focuses on outdoor activities and environmental education, including hiking, fishing, and nature exploration. The cost is listed at $150 per week, making it a relatively affordable option. The camp is part of a larger summer day camp offering by the municipal parks department, suggesting established operational procedures. No information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found on the provided webpage.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Outdoor Adventure Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: Outdoors/Nature
Ages: 8–12
Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address: 4800 Swope Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64132
Phone: (816) 513-7500

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Outdoor Adventure Camp

What ages does Outdoor Adventure Camp accept?: Outdoor Adventure Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Outdoor Adventure Camp cost?: Outdoor Adventure Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Outdoor Adventure Camp's hours?: Outdoor Adventure 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 Outdoor Adventure Camp?: Outdoor Adventure 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 Outdoor Adventure Camp provide lunch?: Outdoor Adventure 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.

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