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Columbus Park Summer Camp 2026

Columbus Park · $5/week

Columbus Park Summer Camp is a day camp offered by Des Moines Parks and Recreation, providing a variety of activities for children in a park setting.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Des Moines Parks and Recreation catalog, which lists various programs, including summer camps. While 'Columbus Park Summer Camp 2026' is mentioned in the prompt, the catalog does not specifically detail a 2026 camp at Columbus Park at the time of research; it shows a 'Columbus Park Summer Camp' for 2024. The program is a day camp, and the owner type is municipal-parks, as it's run by Des Moines Parks and Recreation. There is no specific information on ACA accreditation, staff ratios, or background check policies for this particular camp on the catalog page. The Des Moines Parks and Recreation Facebook page (desmoinesparks) and Instagram (@desmoinesparks) are active, showcasing general park activities. Google reviews for 'Des Moines Parks and Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with general positive comments about park facilities and programs, but no specific reviews for the Columbus Park Summer Camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

Columbus Park Summer Camp 2026 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: Columbus Park, 1921 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA, OH 43215, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Columbus Park Summer Camp 2026

What ages does Columbus Park Summer Camp 2026 accept?
Columbus Park Summer Camp 2026 is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Columbus Park Summer Camp 2026 cost?
Columbus Park Summer Camp 2026 publishes $5/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Columbus Park Summer Camp 2026's hours?
Columbus Park Summer Camp 2026 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 Columbus Park Summer Camp 2026?
Columbus Park Summer Camp 2026 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 Columbus Park Summer Camp 2026 provide lunch?
Columbus Park Summer Camp 2026 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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