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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–13

Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest

Southwest Recreation Center

Denver Parks and Recreation offers a summer day camp for children aged 5-13 with various activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, denvergov.org/recreation, loads as the official website for Denver Parks & Recreation, which offers the 'Summer Rec Kidz' program at various locations, including the Southwest Recreation Center. The program is a day camp, run by a municipal parks department. While specific Google reviews for 'Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest' were not readily available, Denver Parks and Recreation generally holds a 4.3-star rating based on over 1,000 reviews on Google, with themes often praising the variety of activities and well-maintained facilities. The website does not explicitly state ACA accreditation for the Summer Rec Kidz program. Social media handles found on the site include @denverparksrec for Instagram and 'DenverParksandRecreation' for Facebook. The site provides extensive information on registration, program schedules, and facility details, but specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mentions of staff background checks were not found.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 9200 W. Saratoga Pl., Littleton, CO 80123
  • Phone: 720-913-0654
  • Cost notes: Free with My Denver Card

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest

What ages does Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest accept?
Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest is open to children ages 5–13. 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 Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest cost?
Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free with My Denver Card Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest's hours?
Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest 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 Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest?
Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest 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 Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest provide lunch?
Summer Rec Kidz - Southwest 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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