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Summer of Discovery - Orchard Camp

Orchard · $150/week

Summer of Discovery - Orchard Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 6-12, focusing on outdoor activities, games, and crafts within ...

▌ Editor's read The Summer of Discovery - Orchard Camp is a day camp program offered by the City of Wichita Park and Recreation department for children aged 6-12. The website (wichita.gov/625/Summer-of-Discovery) loads successfully and provides detailed information about the camp, including daily schedules, activities like outdoor games, crafts, and swimming, and registration procedures. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. As a municipal program, it is likely subject to city and state regulations, though a specific state license number is not provided on the site. The website mentions that all staff are background checked and trained in CPR and First Aid. The City of Wichita Park and Recreation Facebook page (@WichitaParks) is active and promotes the camp. Google reviews for 'Wichita Park and Recreation' show a 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about park facilities and programs, 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 - Orchard 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: 4808 W 9th, Wichita, KS 67212, 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 - Orchard Camp

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