What ages does STEAM Camp accept?

STEAM Camp is open to children ages 9–13. 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 publishes $150/week for the standard session. USD. $30 registration fee. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are STEAM Camp's hours?

STEAM Camp 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.

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 Kansas City?

STEAM Camp is one of 5 stem 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.

▌ STEM · Ages 9–13

STEAM Camp

Westside · $150/week

Kansas City Parks and Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps, including a STEAM Camp, focused on engaging children in educational and recreational a...

▌ Editor's read The provided website, kcparks.org/programs/summer-day-camps/, loads successfully and details various summer day camp options offered by Kansas City Parks and Recreation, including a STEAM Camp. The site does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Kansas City Parks and Recreation' or 'STEAM Camp'. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is run by the city's parks department. The program type is day camp. The website lists social media handles as @kcparks for Instagram and kcparks for Facebook. Google reviews for 'Kansas City Parks and Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from over 2,000 reviews, indicating general public satisfaction with the organization. Specific details about staff ratios or background check policies for the camps are not readily available on the provided page.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 9–13

STEAM 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 stem 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: STEM
Ages: 9–13
Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Address: 2050 W Pennway St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Cost notes: USD. $30 registration fee.

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 9–13. 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 publishes $150/week for the standard session. USD. $30 registration fee. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are STEAM Camp's hours?: STEAM Camp 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 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 Kansas City?: STEAM Camp is one of 5 stem 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.

Planning guides

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