Art Camp
Blue Valley Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps in Overland Park, including arts, sports, and STEM, for children aged 3 to 15.
▌ Editor's read The provided website, bluevalleyrec.org, loads successfully and details summer camp offerings by Blue Valley Recreation in Overland Park. This organization is a municipal parks and recreation department, indicating a public ownership structure. The camps are day camps, with various themes including arts, sports, and STEM, catering to ages 3-15. While specific 'Art Camp' reviews were not found, Blue Valley Recreation Center has a Google rating of 4.5 stars from 1,000+ reviews. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles found on the site are @bluevalleyrec for Instagram and bluevalleyrec for Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Art Camp 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 arts 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: Arts
- Ages: 5–12
- Address: 6545 W 151st St, Overland Park, KS 66223
- Phone: (913) 685-6000
- Cost notes: Cost not specified on this page. Please check the registration portal for details.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Art Camp
- What ages does Art Camp accept?
- Art Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Art Camp cost?
- Art Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not specified on this page. Please check the registration portal for details. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Art Camp?
- Art Camp 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 Art Camp provide lunch?
- Art Camp 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Art Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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