2023 Summer Escapades

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Registration for our 2023 Summer Outdoor Camps will open on Jan. 30th at 6 a.m.

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Summer Camp FUN

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 and swimming (pending KDHE travel approval), sports and fitness activities, arts and crafts, community service, nature exploration, and more.


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  • Camp Duration: 8, 9, or 10 1-week camps
    • 8-Week Camps Start: June 5th to July 28th (no camp on June 19th or July 4th due to the holiday) 
    • 9-Week Camps Start: June 5th to Aug. 4th (no camp on June 19th or July 4th due to the holiday)
    • 10-Week Camps Start: May 29th to Aug.4th (no camp on May 29th, June 19th, or July 4th due to the holiday )
  • Camp Cost:
    • First child: 140.00 (resident) and 154.00 (non-resident)
    • Two or more children (same family/week): 10% Discount 
    • All fees are non-refundable
  • 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 T-Shirts: You will receive 2 shirts when you register for the camp.  Shirts will be passed out on the first day of camp that your child attends.  If you would like to purchase additional shirts please call registration at 913-831-3359.
  • JCPRD Summer Camp weekly swimming will be determined upon local pool availability.   

Camp Locations, Shelter & Ages

8-Week Camps Begin: June 5th to July 28th (no camp on June 19th or July 4th due to the holiday) 

  • BigBullCreekAntioch Park
    • 6501 Antioch Road
      Merriam, KS 66202
    • Shelter 2 - Ages 8 to 10
    • Shelter 3 - Ages 5* to 7
  • Big Bull Creek
    • 20425 Road
      Edgerton, KS 66021
    • Ages 5* to 10

9-Week Camps Begin: June 5th to Aug. 4th (no camp on June 19th, or July 4th due to the holiday) 

  • 4 girls holding slime while a boy holds his hands up in the air behind themHeritage Park
    • 16050 Pflumm Road
      Olathe, KS 66062
    • Shelter 3 - Ages 5* to 8
    • Shelter 7 - Ages 9 to 12
  • Harmon Park 
    • 7727 Delmar                                                     
    • Prairie Village, KS 66208          
    • Ages 5* to 10

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

10-Week Camps Begin: May 29th to Aug. 4th (no camp on May 29th, June 19th, or July 4th due to the holiday) 

  • 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.

Summer Camp Open House 

Summer Camp Open House will be held on Wednesday, May 17th at 7:00pm at the camps shelter house that you will be in attendance.  We strongly encourage you to attend so that you can get a better feel of what is expected at camp.  Camp policies, staff introductions, programming activities, and individual questions can be asked at this time.  If you are not able to attend please read through the Summer Camp Orientation Slideshow.  

Prepare for Camp Documents

Register for Outdoor Summer Camp HERE

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