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Colvin Summer Activity Camp

Colvin · $110/week

A traditional summer day camp offering a variety of activities for children aged 6-12 at Colvin Elementary School.

▌ Editor's read The Colvin Summer Activity Camp is a day camp for children aged 6-12, operated by the City of Wichita Park and Recreation department. The camp website, wichita.gov/624/Summer-Activity-Camp, loads successfully and provides details about the program, including activities like sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips. The camp runs from June 3 to August 2, 2024, with weekly sessions. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The camp is part of a larger municipal parks and recreation system. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program emphasizes a safe and fun environment. Google reviews for 'Wichita Park and Recreation' are generally positive, with a 4.4-star rating from 110 reviews, often praising the variety of programs offered. The Wichita Parks and Recreation Facebook page (@WichitaParks) is active and provides updates on various programs, including summer camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Colvin Summer Activity 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 10 am - 5 pm
  • Address: 2820 S Roosevelt, Wichita, KS 67210
  • Phone: 316-303-8018

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Colvin Summer Activity Camp

What ages does Colvin Summer Activity Camp accept?
Colvin Summer Activity Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Colvin Summer Activity Camp cost?
Colvin Summer Activity Camp publishes $110/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Colvin Summer Activity Camp's hours?
Colvin Summer Activity Camp runs 10 am - 5 pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Colvin Summer Activity Camp?
Colvin Summer Activity 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 Colvin Summer Activity Camp provide lunch?
Colvin Summer Activity 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.
How does Colvin Summer Activity Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Wichita?
Colvin Summer Activity Camp is one of 7 traditional day camp camps in Wichita 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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