Camp Olywahoo! - McKenny
Traditional day camp for elementary-aged children with games, crafts, and outdoor activities.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation activity search page, where 'Camp Olywahoo!' is listed as a day camp program. The camp is offered through a municipal parks and recreation department, indicating a public, community-based ownership structure. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for 'Camp Olywahoo!' or 'Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation'. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation' show a 4.5-star rating from 108 reviews, with general positive comments about park facilities and programs, but no specific reviews for Camp Olywahoo!. The Facebook page for Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation is 'OlyParksArtsRec'.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–11
Camp Olywahoo! - McKenny 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
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: McKenny Elementary School, 3200 21st Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
- Phone: 360-753-8380
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Fee details not immediately available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Olywahoo! - McKenny
- What ages does Camp Olywahoo! - McKenny accept?
- Camp Olywahoo! - McKenny is open to children ages 5–11. 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 Camp Olywahoo! - McKenny cost?
- Camp Olywahoo! - McKenny doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Fee details not immediately available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Camp Olywahoo! - McKenny's hours?
- Camp Olywahoo! - McKenny runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Olywahoo! - McKenny?
- Camp Olywahoo! - McKenny 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 Camp Olywahoo! - McKenny provide lunch?
- Camp Olywahoo! - McKenny 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 Camp Olywahoo! - McKenny compare to other traditional day camp camps in Olympia?
- Camp Olywahoo! - McKenny is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Olympia 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Olywahoo! - McKenny.
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- Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation - Especially For Teens · Garfield · Ages 11–14
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