Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps
Offers a variety of summer day camps with recreational activities for children in Cedar Rapids.
▌ Editor's read The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation website loads successfully, detailing various recreation programs including summer day camps. These camps are offered for different age groups, such as 'Summer Fun Camp' for K-5th graders and 'Teen Adventure Camp' for 6th-8th graders, indicating a structured program for different developmental stages. The owner type is clearly municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website, nor is it found in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit language regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment with a rating of 4.4 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of programs and facilities. Social media handles found include @cedar_rapids_parks_rec on Instagram and CRparksandrec on Facebook, which are active with program updates.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camps 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: 5–12
- Address: 5000 Hally St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA
- Phone: 319-286-5566
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
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