Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Blast from the Past
A nature camp exploring prehistoric life, dinosaurs, and ancient environments through outdoor activities.
▌ Editor's read The camp is part of the Johnson County Park & Recreation District (JCPRD), as indicated by the URL 'jcprd.com'. This suggests it is a municipal-run program. The specific camp, 'Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Blast from the Past', is listed as a day camp. The website provides information on various JCPRD camps, including themes and age groups. While the page lists many camps, specific details like staff ratios or background check policies for this particular camp were not readily available on the provided URL. The JCPRD social media handles (Instagram: jcprdparksandrec, Facebook: jcprdparksandrec) were found on the main JCPRD website, indicating an active online presence for the overarching organization.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–10
Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Blast from the Past 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 outdoors/nature 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: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 6–10
- Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Address: 909 N. K-7 Highway, Olathe, KS 66061
- Phone: (913) 826-2800
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Blast from the Past
- What ages does Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Blast from the Past accept?
- Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Blast from the Past is open to children ages 6–10. 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 Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Blast from the Past cost?
- Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Blast from the Past publishes $165/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Blast from the Past's hours?
- Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Blast from the Past runs 9 a.m. - 4 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 Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Blast from the Past?
- Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Blast from the Past 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 Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Blast from the Past provide lunch?
- Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Blast from the Past 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 Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Blast from the Past compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Olathe?
- Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Blast from the Past is one of 7 outdoors/nature camps in Olathe 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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