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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–11

Summer Kick-Off

Noelridge Park Site · $145/week

Summer Kick-Off is a day camp offered by the City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department, providing a variety of activities for children aged 6-12.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to an Issuu document, the 'Play! Spring/Summer 2026' activity guide for the City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department. Page 7 details the 'Summer Kick-Off' day camp, indicating it is for ages 6-12 and runs from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The camp is offered at Cherry Hill Park and includes activities like games, crafts, and outdoor play. The City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department has a Facebook page (@CityofCedarRapids). There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. No specific Google reviews for 'Summer Kick-Off' were found, but the City of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department generally has positive community engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–11

Summer Kick-Off 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 Summer Kick-Off

What ages does Summer Kick-Off accept?
Summer Kick-Off 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 Summer Kick-Off cost?
Summer Kick-Off 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 Summer Kick-Off's hours?
Summer Kick-Off 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 Summer Kick-Off?
Summer Kick-Off 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 Kick-Off provide lunch?
Summer Kick-Off 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 Summer Kick-Off compare to other traditional day camp camps in Cherry Hill Park Site?
Summer Kick-Off 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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