Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–10 · $165/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–10

Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Water World

Ernie Miller Park · $165/week

A nature camp exploring aquatic ecosystems, water conservation, and water-dwelling creatures through outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Water World is offered through the Johnson County Park & Recreation District (JCPRD), indicating it is a municipal program. The camp is listed on the JCPRD website (jcprd.com/814/Camps), which is a reliable source for information about their offerings. The website categorizes it as a 'day' camp. While the specific camp's duration or age range isn't detailed on the main camps page, the overall JCPRD structure suggests a focus on community engagement. No information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found on the provided URL. The owner type is identified as 'municipal-parks' due to its affiliation with JCPRD. Social media handles for JCPRD were found on their main website.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Water World 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

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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]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Water World

What ages does Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Water World accept?
Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Water World 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 - Water World cost?
Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Water World 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 - Water World's hours?
Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Water World 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 - Water World?
Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Water World 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 - Water World provide lunch?
Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Water World 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 - Water World compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Olathe?
Ernie Miller Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Water World 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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