Lee's Summit Summer Day Camp (YMCA of Greater Kansas City)
YMCA day camp in Lee's Summit offering traditional camp activities, swimming, and field trips for youth.
▌ Editor's read The Lee's Summit Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and is part of the Kansas City YMCA, a non-profit organization. The camp offers a day program with activities such as swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, drug screenings, and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the emphasis on staff training is a positive indicator. The Kansas City YMCA has a Google rating of 4.5 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with many reviewers praising the facilities and programs. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for the Kansas City YMCA are @kansascityymca on Instagram and KansasCityYMCA on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Lee's Summit Summer Day Camp (YMCA of Greater Kansas City) 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 community/rec center program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Community/Rec Center
- Ages: 5–12
- Address: 1200 NE Colbern Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64086
- Phone: (816) 350-2621
- Cost notes: Programs cost $9
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Lee's Summit Summer Day Camp (YMCA of Greater Kansas City)
- What ages does Lee's Summit Summer Day Camp (YMCA of Greater Kansas City) accept?
- Lee's Summit Summer Day Camp (YMCA of Greater Kansas City) is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Lee's Summit Summer Day Camp (YMCA of Greater Kansas City) cost?
- Lee's Summit Summer Day Camp (YMCA of Greater Kansas City) publishes $9/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Lee's Summit Summer Day Camp (YMCA of Greater Kansas City)?
- Lee's Summit Summer Day Camp (YMCA of Greater Kansas City) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Lee's Summit Summer Day Camp (YMCA of Greater Kansas City) provide lunch?
- Lee's Summit Summer Day Camp (YMCA of Greater Kansas City) 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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