What ages does Summer Rec Camp accept?

Summer Rec Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Rec Camp cost?

Summer Rec Camp publishes $183/week for the standard session. USD. Total cost is $1,825 for the 10-week program. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Summer Rec Camp's hours?

Summer Rec Camp runs 6:45 AM - 5:45 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 Rec Camp?

Summer Rec 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 Rec Camp provide lunch?

Summer Rec 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.

▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

Summer Rec Camp

Kiwanis Community House · $183/week

Cheyenne Rec Camp offers a summer day camp program for children in grades K-6, focusing on recreational activities and supervised care.

▌ Editor's read The Cheyenne Rec Camp, operated by the City of Cheyenne Community Recreation & Events Department, offers a summer day camp program for children entering grades K-6. The website, cheyennerec.org/latchkey-childcare/, loads successfully and provides information on the Latchkey and Summer Rec Camp programs. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The program runs from June 3 to August 9, 2024, with weekly sessions costing $182.50 for residents and $207.50 for non-residents. Activities include swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, and games. The camp's Facebook page, 'CheyenneRec', has a 4.2-star rating from 11 reviews, with comments generally praising the variety of activities and staff engagement. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mentions of background checks were found on the website. The camp is clearly a municipal program, indicating public oversight and community integration.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Summer Rec 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 community/rec center 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: Community/Rec Center
Ages: 5–12
Hours: 6:45 AM - 5:45 PM
Address: 4603 Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Cost notes: USD. Total cost is $1,825 for the 10-week program.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summer Rec Camp

What ages does Summer Rec Camp accept?: Summer Rec Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Rec Camp cost?: Summer Rec Camp publishes $183/week for the standard session. USD. Total cost is $1,825 for the 10-week program. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Rec Camp's hours?: Summer Rec Camp runs 6:45 AM - 5:45 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 Rec Camp?: Summer Rec 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 Rec Camp provide lunch?: Summer Rec 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.

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Cheyenne Recreation Summer Rec Camp · Lions Park · Ages 5–12 · $183/week