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Des Moines Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Pool Pass

Des Moines · $13/week

Des Moines Parks and Recreation offers summer day camps that include access to public pools.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Des Moines Parks and Recreation catalog, which lists various summer day camp options, including 'Summer Day Camp - Pool Pass 8'. This indicates the camp is a municipal program. The camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with extended care options available. Activities include games, crafts, and outdoor play, with specific sessions including pool passes. The cost is listed as $12.50 per week, which is exceptionally low. The Des Moines Parks and Recreation Facebook page has a 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, and their Instagram handle is @desmoinesparks. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the catalog page. Information regarding background checks for staff is not explicitly stated on the program description.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Des Moines Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Pool Pass 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: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  • Address: 1551 E Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317
  • Phone: 515-237-1386
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $12.5 per week.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Des Moines Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Pool Pass

What ages does Des Moines Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Pool Pass accept?
Des Moines Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Pool Pass is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Des Moines Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Pool Pass cost?
Des Moines Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Pool Pass publishes $13/week for the standard session. $12.5 per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Des Moines Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Pool Pass's hours?
Des Moines Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Pool Pass runs 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Des Moines Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Pool Pass?
Des Moines Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Pool Pass 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 Des Moines Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Pool Pass provide lunch?
Des Moines Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Pool Pass 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 Des Moines Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Pool Pass compare to other traditional day camp camps in Des Moines?
Des Moines Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp - Pool Pass is one of 21 traditional day camp camps in Des Moines 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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