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Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies

Shawnee Mission Park · $180/week

Explores insects and other small creatures through outdoor activities, games, and crafts at Shawnee Mission Park.

▌ Editor's read The Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp is part of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) offerings, indicating a municipal ownership structure. The camp focuses on outdoor discovery with themes like 'Creepy Crawlies,' suggesting an educational and nature-based curriculum. While the specific camp page doesn't detail staff ratios or background check policies, JCPRD's general employment practices likely include such measures. The camp is a day camp, as indicated by its structure and daily schedule. Social media handles for JCPRD (Instagram: jcparksandrec, Facebook: JCPRD.ParksAndRec) are readily available on their main website, providing avenues for further engagement and information.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies 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: Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS 66219
  • Phone: 913-888-4713

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies

What ages does Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies accept?
Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies 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 Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies cost?
Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies publishes $180/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies's hours?
Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies 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 Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies?
Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies 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 Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies provide lunch?
Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies 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 Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Shawnee?
Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Creepy Crawlies is one of 8 outdoors/nature camps in Shawnee 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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