What ages does Teen Camp accept?

Teen Camp is open to children ages 13–15. 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 Teen Camp cost?

Teen 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 Teen Camp's hours?

Teen 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.

Teen 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 Teen Camp provide lunch?

Teen 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 Teen Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Kansas City?

Teen Camp is one of 15 traditional day camp 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.

▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 13–15

Teen Camp

Northland · $150/week

Kansas City Parks and Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps, including a Teen Camp, focusing on recreation, education, and social development for v...

▌ Editor's read The Kansas City Parks and Recreation website loads successfully and details various summer day camps, including a Teen Camp for ages 13-15. The program is offered at multiple community centers across Kansas City, MO, and focuses on recreation, education, and social development. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. The owner type is municipal-parks. While specific Google reviews for 'Teen Camp Kansas City Parks' were not readily available, Kansas City Parks and Recreation generally holds a 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found are @kcparks on Instagram and kcparks on Facebook. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or the names of camp founders/directors.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 13–15

Teen Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in traditional day camp, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: Traditional Day Camp
Ages: 13–15
Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Address: 5940 NW Waukomis Dr, Kansas City, MO 64151, USA
Cost notes: USD. $30 registration fee.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Teen Camp

What ages does Teen Camp accept?: Teen Camp is open to children ages 13–15. 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 Teen Camp cost?: Teen 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 Teen Camp's hours?: Teen 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 Teen Camp?: Teen 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 Teen Camp provide lunch?: Teen 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 Teen Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Kansas City?: Teen Camp is one of 15 traditional day camp 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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