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Summer of Discovery - Edgemoor Camp

Edgemoor · $150/week · ★ 4.5 (82 reviews)

Summer of Discovery at Edgemoor Park offers Wichita youth ages 6-12 a traditional day camp experience with a variety of activities and field trips.

▌ Editor's read The Summer of Discovery at Edgemoor Camp is a day camp program for children aged 6-12, operated by the City of Wichita Park and Recreation department. The website, wichita.gov/625/Summer-of-Discovery, loads successfully and provides details on the camp's offerings, including arts and crafts, games, sports, swimming, and field trips. The camp runs for multiple sessions throughout the summer, with a cost of $150 per week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. While the site does not explicitly state background checks, as a municipal program, it is highly likely that staff undergo standard city employment screening. Google reviews for 'Wichita Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, indicating overall satisfaction with city-run programs, though specific reviews for the Summer of Discovery camp are not readily available. The official Facebook page for Wichita Parks and Recreation is 'WichitaParksAndRec'.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Summer of Discovery - Edgemoor 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: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 5815 E 9th, Wichita, KS 67208, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $20 registration fee. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer of Discovery - Edgemoor Camp

What ages does Summer of Discovery - Edgemoor Camp accept?
Summer of Discovery - Edgemoor 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 Summer of Discovery - Edgemoor Camp cost?
Summer of Discovery - Edgemoor Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. USD. $20 registration fee. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer of Discovery - Edgemoor Camp's hours?
Summer of Discovery - Edgemoor Camp runs 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer of Discovery - Edgemoor Camp?
Summer of Discovery - Edgemoor 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 Summer of Discovery - Edgemoor Camp provide lunch?
Summer of Discovery - Edgemoor 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 Summer of Discovery - Edgemoor Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Wichita?
Summer of Discovery - Edgemoor 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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