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Carnival Time

Noelridge Park Site · $145/week

Carnival Time is a day camp offered by the City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation, providing carnival-themed activities for children aged 6-12.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a digital brochure for the City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation, specifically page 7, which details the 'Carnival Time' day camp. This camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care options available. The cost is listed as $145 for residents and $175 for non-residents. The camp is offered at Cherry Hill Park Site. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the brochure page. The City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation has a Facebook page (CityofCedarRapidsParksandRecreation), but no specific social media for the 'Carnival Time' camp was found. Google reviews for 'City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from 165 reviews, indicating general satisfaction with the department's offerings.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Carnival Time 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: 6–11
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: Noelridge Park Site, Cherry Hill Park Site, IA 52401, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Carnival Time

What ages does Carnival Time accept?
Carnival Time is open to children ages 6–11. 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 Carnival Time cost?
Carnival Time publishes $145/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 Carnival Time's hours?
Carnival Time runs 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Carnival Time?
Carnival Time 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 Carnival Time provide lunch?
Carnival Time 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 Carnival Time compare to other traditional day camp camps in Cherry Hill Park Site?
Carnival Time is one of 6 traditional day camp camps in Cherry Hill Park Site 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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