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Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Space, The Final Frontier

Shawnee Mission Park · $180/week

Explores space and astronomy 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 it is a municipal program. The specific camp 'Space, The Final Frontier' is listed as a day camp for ages 6-10, focusing on outdoor discovery. The JCPRD website provides general information about their camps, including registration details and a camp guide. While the website mentions a 'Camp Handbook' with policies, specific details regarding staff-to-camper ratios or background check language were not readily available on the main camp page or in the general camp information. The camp is held at Shawnee Mission Park, a well-established public park. The owner type is clearly municipal parks, as evidenced by the jcprd.com domain and the 'Johnson County Park and Recreation District' branding.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–10

Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Space, The Final Frontier 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 - Space, The Final Frontier

What ages does Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Space, The Final Frontier accept?
Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Space, The Final Frontier 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 - Space, The Final Frontier cost?
Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Space, The Final Frontier 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 - Space, The Final Frontier's hours?
Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Space, The Final Frontier 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 - Space, The Final Frontier?
Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Space, The Final Frontier 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 - Space, The Final Frontier provide lunch?
Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Space, The Final Frontier 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 - Space, The Final Frontier compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Shawnee?
Shawnee Mission Park Outdoor Discovery Camp - Space, The Final Frontier 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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