City of Shawnee

Summer Camps

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Camp Shawnee is coming in 2025!


Registration opens for Shawnee residents on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 at 12:00pm. Registration for non-Shawnee residents opens on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 at 12:00pm. A $30 non-refundable deposit is due at registration.

DATES: Monday-Friday, June 2nd - August 8th (no camp 6/19/25 and 7/4/25)
TIMES: 7:30am-5:30pm
LOCATION: The Shawnee Civic Centre, 13817 Johnson Drive
AGE: Ages 5-12 (participants must have completed kindergarten)
COST: $180/week for Shawnee Residents and $190/week for non-Shawnee Residents (proof of residency is required). Holiday weeks will be prorated. Please see the fee schedule below.
Camp Registration:
Registration for Camp Shawnee requires access to your online account with Shawnee Parks and Recreation through the newly released Shawnee Parks and Recreation app or web browser.

It is highly recommended to access or create your account PRIOR to the registration date and verify all information is accurate. This includes verification of residency designation (discounted rate only applies to verified residents), names, dates of birth, phone number, and email address. If you have difficulty or questions, call the Shawnee Civic Centre at 913.631.5200 and press #2 when prompted.

Registration Dates:
Shawnee Residents: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:00pm
Non-Shawnee Residents: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 12:00pm

Camp Themes and Fee Schedule:
Wk # Dates Theme Resident Rate Non-Resident Automatic Charge Date
1 6/2-6/6  Best. Summer. Ever $180 $190 May 19
2 6/9-6/13 Game On!
 $180 $190 May 26
3 6/16-6/20* Foodies Unite!
 $144 $152 June 2
4 6/23-6/27  Backyard Critters!
 $180  $190 June 9
5 6/30-7/3* Celebrate America!
 $144 $152 June 16
6 7/7-7/11 Campers Assemble!
 $180 $190 June 23
7 7/14-7/18 Get Wild!
 $180 $190 June 30
8 7/21-7/25 Campreneurs!
 $180 $190 July 7
9 7/28-8/3 Get Moving!
 $180 $190 July 14
10 8/4-8/8 Endless Imagination!
 $180 $190 July 21
* These camps will only be 4 days. No camp on 6/19 and 7/4.
Themes will be released on Friday, January  31st.
Financial Policy
  • A $30 one–time, non-refundable charge is required at time of registration for camper welcome kit and processing.
  • First week of camp will be charged in full at time of registration with remaining weekly balances following the installment billing schedule.
  • Balance for remaining unpaid camp weeks will follow the 2025 Summer Camp Fee Schedule and be automatically charged on the Monday, 2 weeks prior to camp week start date.
  • Early balance payment is available online via the “My Account” then “Pay Balance” tab.
  • Separate camp “add-on” programs (swim lessons, enrichment camps, etc.) require full payment at time of registration.
  • Multi-sibling discount result in a $10 reduction in total fee per additional child after the first registration in the same week.
  • Additional fees: Declined Payment Fee - $30; Registration date change - $15; Late pick up fee - $1/minute
Cancellations and Changes:
  • Enrollment cancellation request processed prior to April 8, 2025 will result in full refund.
  • Request for cancelation/refund after April 8, 2025, will only be processed if vacancy can be filled.
  • Request for cancellation/refund will not be accepted less than two weeks prior to camp week start date.
  • All cancellations for the Summer Camp must be submitted in writing and processed at the Shawnee Civic Centre or via email to Matt Mann.
  • Requests for changes in camp week enrollment after initial registration will result in a $15 processing fee dependent on availability.
  • Fees are charge weekly and not subject to proration due to illness, sports, vacations, etc.
  • Refunds will not be issued for absences/expulsion related to violations of the CAMPERS CODE OF CONDUCT.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to sign up for the entire summer?
No. You can sign up for as many, or as little amount of weeks as you’d like, based on availability.
Where does my registration fee go? Do I have to pay it for each week?
Your $30 registration fee is a one-time fee assessed at enrollment. The fee remains $30 no matter how many weeks you enroll in. One week or ten weeks, the fee is a flat $30. This fee covers the camper start up pack which includes a Shawnee Parks & Recreation drawstring bag, camper t-shirts, and more! 
What does a typical day at camp look like?
Camp Shawnee will run similarly to other full-day summer camps in the area. A typical day will look like the schedule below, but it is subject to change based on a variety of factors including the weather.
  • 7:30am-9:00am - camp drop-off: camper selected free play activities (board games, building blocks, drawing, open gym activities, etc.)
  • 9:00am-12:00pm – Themed programming: Campers will rotate through daily activities created around the week’s theme. This timeframe could also include a field trip. Activities can include:
  • Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM) – Ex: building competitions, experimentations, etc.
  • Creativity – Ex: drawing, painting, clay, collages etc.
  • Project-Based Learning – Ex: create a business, build a super hero diorama, or build a pinball machine etc.
  • Importance of Play – Ex: active/structured free play, large motor activities, sports, etc.
  • 12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch & down time. After eating lunch, campers will have some downtime to read or play board games.
  • 1:00pm-4:00pm - Themed programming: Campers will rotate through daily activities created around the week’s theme. On pool days, this timeframe will include pool time. This time could also include field trip time.
  • 4:00pm-5:30pm - camp pick-up: camper selected free play activities (board games, building blocks, drawing, open gym activities, etc.)
Will campers be at the Civic Centre all day?
Campers will visit the Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center twice per week and have a field trip once per week. Swimming will generally take place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons with field trips on Wednesdays. Any off-site activities will take place between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm.
Do I need to purchase a pool pass?
No, admission to the pool is included in your camp fees. If you want to swim as a family beyond that, you would follow the normal aquatics admission fees which are available online.
Where will campers go on field trips?
The field trip schedule will be finalized closer to camp. Field trips will take place throughout the Kansas City Metro. Campers will be transported via bus. All field trip fees are included in your camp registration.
Is food provided?
Campers will bring a lunch each day. No refrigeration or microwaves are available. Campers will be provided two snacks per day.
Will there be opportunities for Swim Lessons?
Swim lessons for Camp Shawnee participants will be available at the Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center. Camp counselors will take participating campers to and from lessons during camp hours. Space will be limited. Registration information will be sent to registered campers in May.
What does Enrichment Camps mean?
Shawnee Parks & Recreation offers additional camps with our community-based partners at the Shawnee Civic Centre. These opportunities are enrichment camps that are usually 9:00am-12:00pm and/or 1:00pm-4:00pm. These camps will open to the public in March. Registered Camp Shawnee families will get an early chance to sign up for these in addition to the traditional day camp if they want to. This is an opportunity for your camper to attend a specialty camp if they wish, but is not required.
Will my child be "missing out" at either the Day Camp or the Enrichment Camp?
Not at all! Each day at Camp Shawnee will be full with fun activities and programming. Some families are looking for additional programming where their camper can take a "deep dive" into a specific theme (basketball, chess, game programming, etc.). Shawnee Parks & Recreation has offered specialty enrichment camps for years and we wanted to open this opportunity up to our Camp Shawnee participants as well.