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Summer of Discovery - Linwood Camp

Linwood · $150/week

Summer of Discovery at Linwood Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 6-12, focusing on recreation, arts, and educational activities.

▌ Editor's read The Summer of Discovery at Linwood Camp is a day camp program for children aged 6-12, operated by the City of Wichita Parks and Recreation department. The website (wichita.gov/625/Summer-of-Discovery) loads successfully and provides details on the camp's offerings, including recreation, arts and crafts, and educational activities. The camp runs weekly sessions from June to August, with a cost of $150 per week. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number provided on the site. The program is clearly a municipal offering, falling under the 'municipal-parks' owner type. While the website details activities and registration, it does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Wichita Parks and Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, indicating general satisfaction with the department's services, though specific reviews for the Summer of Discovery camp are not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Summer of Discovery - Linwood 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: 1901 S Kansas, Wichita, KS 67211, 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 - Linwood Camp

What ages does Summer of Discovery - Linwood Camp accept?
Summer of Discovery - Linwood 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 - Linwood Camp cost?
Summer of Discovery - Linwood 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 - Linwood Camp's hours?
Summer of Discovery - Linwood 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 - Linwood Camp?
Summer of Discovery - Linwood 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 - Linwood Camp provide lunch?
Summer of Discovery - Linwood 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 - Linwood Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Wichita?
Summer of Discovery - Linwood 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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