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Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Camp Classics

Ernie Miller Park · $165/week

A nature camp featuring traditional outdoor activities, games, and exploration of the park's natural environment.

▌ Editor's read The Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp is a day camp program offered by Johnson County Park & Recreation District (JCPRD), as evidenced by the URL (jcprd.com/814/Camps) and the 'About JCPRD' section on their website. The camp focuses on outdoor discovery and nature, with specific programs like 'Camp Classics' mentioned. The website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:10 for ages 6-10 and 1:12 for ages 11-13, and explicitly mentions that 'all JCPRD staff are background checked.' The camp is part of a larger municipal parks and recreation system, suggesting a robust organizational structure. Social media handles for JCPRD Parks are active on Instagram and Facebook, indicating an online presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Camp Classics 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
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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]
  • Cost notes: $165 per week.

↗ What parents like

  • Weekly themes
  • Extended care available

↘ Watch for

  • Registration opens in January

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Camp Classics

What ages does Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Camp Classics accept?
Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Camp Classics 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 - Camp Classics cost?
Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Camp Classics 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 - Camp Classics's hours?
Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Camp Classics 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 - Camp Classics?
Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Camp Classics 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 - Camp Classics provide lunch?
Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Camp Classics 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.
Does Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Camp Classics offer extended care?
Yes — Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Camp Classics offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Camp Classics compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Olathe?
Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Camp Classics 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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