2020 Summer Escapades

Registration is open NOW.

Beat the summer slump, and have a breakout year at Summer Escapades. Campers will build their character through safe and diverse activities, discovering new skills and interests, making new friends, and connecting with their community. Each outdoor camp session features field trips, swimming, sports and fitness activities, arts and crafts, community service, nature exploration, and more.

Parent Orientation

  • At the camp your child(ren) will attend
  • May 13, 2020, at 7 p.m.

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  • Camp Duration: 9 or 10 1-week camps
    • 9-Week Camps Start: June 1, 2020
    • 10-Week Camps Start: May 25, 2020
  • Camp Cost:
    • First child: $122 per week ($134 per week nonresidents)
    • Two or more children (same family/week)
    • Second child: $110 per week ($121 per week nonresidents)
  • Camp Days/Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Weather Note: Extreme weather conditions may occasionally require the changing and/or canceling of some outdoor camp activities

Camp Locations, Shelter & Ages

9-Week Camps Begin June 1, 2020

  • Antioch Park
    • 6501 Antioch Road
      Merriam, KS 66202
    • Shelter 2 - Ages 8 to 10
    • Shelter 3 - Ages 5* to 7
  • Harmon Park
    • 7727 Delmar4 girls holding slime while a boy holds his hands up in the air behind themPrairie Village, KS 66208
    • Ages 5* to 10
  • Heritage Park
    • 16050 Pflumm Road
      Olathe, KS 66062
    • Shelter 3 - Ages 5* to 8
    • Shelter 7 - Ages 9 to 12
  • Big Bull Creek (Coming this summer)
    • 20425 Road
      Edgerton, KS 66021
    • Ages 5* to 10

*5-year-olds must have proof of kindergarten completion.

10-Week Camps Begin May 25, 2020

  • Shawnee Mission Park
    • 7900 Renner Road
      Shawnee, KS 66219
    • Shelter 10 - Ages 5* to 8
    • Shelter 8 - Ages 9 to 12
  • Thomas S. Stoll Park
    • 12500 W 119th Street
      Overland Park, KS 66210
    • Ages 5* to 10

*5-year-olds must have proof of kindergarten completion.

All fees are non-refundable.

Prepare for Camp Documents


  1. 2020 JCPRD Outdoor Summer Camp Policy Statement
  2. Parent Letter 2020 Xroads and Summer Escapades
  3. SUPPLY LIST 2020

Registration Process

Please complete the following steps to register your child for an Outdoor Summer Camp.  Steps must be completed for EACH CHILD enrolling.  If you would like personal assistance with Registration, please visit us at Antioch Park at 6501 Antioch Rd. Merriam, KS.

1.  Register HERE 

  • Once you click on the register here you will find our Just For Fun Summer Escapades camps under the Youth Camp section.

2.  Youth Camp Forms

  • Additional Required Forms for each child need to be completed two weeks before they will be attending camp.  Please follow the directions at the top of the form and click the submit button.  Forms will be emailed to PRK-YouthForms@jocogov.org.

3.  Medication Authorization Form (Only needed if your child will take medication during camp hours.  Please complete and bring with you on the first day of camp with the medications.)

4.  Call the Registration Office (913.831.3359) if you have any additional questions.