Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–12 · $200/week
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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–12

Rapid City Parks and Recreation - Summer Blast Day Camp

Rapid City · $200/week

A summer day camp offering a variety of recreational activities, games, and crafts for children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to the Rapid City Parks and Recreation activity registration page for 'Summer Blast Day Camp'. This indicates the camp is a municipal program, not a private entity. The camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and runs from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, confirming it as a day camp. Activities listed include swimming, field trips, games, and arts & crafts. The cost is $130 per week for residents and $140 for non-residents. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While specific staff ratios or background check policies are not detailed on the registration page, the City of Rapid City Parks and Recreation Facebook page (RapidCityParksandRec) is active and promotes various youth programs. Google reviews for 'Rapid City Parks and Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from over 1000 reviews, reflecting general satisfaction with the department's offerings.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Rapid City Parks and Recreation - Summer Blast Day Camp 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 traditional day camp program.

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: 6–12
  • Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
  • Address: 3820 Odde St, Rapid City, SD 57702
  • Phone: 605-394-4168
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost for the program is $200.00 per participant each week, except Week #1 which is $160.00.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Rapid City Parks and Recreation - Summer Blast Day Camp

What ages does Rapid City Parks and Recreation - Summer Blast Day Camp accept?
Rapid City Parks and Recreation - Summer Blast Day Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Rapid City Parks and Recreation - Summer Blast Day Camp cost?
Rapid City Parks and Recreation - Summer Blast Day Camp publishes $200/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Rapid City Parks and Recreation - Summer Blast Day Camp's hours?
Rapid City Parks and Recreation - Summer Blast Day Camp runs 8:00am to 5:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Rapid City Parks and Recreation - Summer Blast Day Camp?
Rapid City Parks and Recreation - Summer Blast Day 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 Rapid City Parks and Recreation - Summer Blast Day Camp provide lunch?
Rapid City Parks and Recreation - Summer Blast Day 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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