Camps
Nature & Science Summer Camps (Ages 4-16)
Registration for Camps for Summer 2023 opened on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 6 am.
Locations include Ernie Miller Park, Shawnee Mission Park and TimberRidge Adventure Center.
Camps at a glance
- Nature and Science Preschool and Half Day Camps
- Nature and Science Specialty Camps
- Nature and Science Outdoor Discovery Camp (see 2022 camp themes below)
- Ernie Miller Park (ages 6-7)
- Ernie Miller Park (ages 8-12)
- Shawnee Mission Park (ages 8-12)
NATURE & SCIENCE CAMPS REFUND POLICY:
Refunds will be granted for camps with the keywords Nature & Science only when all of the following conditions are met.
- A replacement must be available from our wait list or you must find a replacement.
- A written request must be received two weeks in advance of the camp week.
- Each request must state the reason for the withdrawal.
- These may be e-mailed to [email protected] or faxed to 913-831-6336. No phone requests.
- Each canceled week is subject to a $15 processing fee to be deducted from the refund amount. Please allow two to three weeks to receive any refunds.
Camp MUST be paid in full at time of registration. If a camp is full we recommend getting on the wait list as soon as possible.
Outdoor Discovery Camp and Nature & Science Specialty Camp Form
All-Day Camp Forms. (*Required)
*You will receive a notice from ePACT via email within 24 hours after registration for these camps with the link and instructions for filling out required forms using our online system. This will be a new separate login from your JCPRD account. ePACT users from previous years will not receive a new invite, but must log in and update all forms for 2023. If you are having trouble with the ePACT online camp forms, you may download our 2023 form here to submit a printed copy of your form in advance by May 18th at the Nature Center. DO NOT EMAIL COMPLETED FORMS TO THE NATURE CENTER. Forms must either be completed in ePACT or be delivered in printed paper form.
Outdoor Discovery Camp Information
Nature & Science Outdoor Discovery Camp Parent Orientation Meeting: Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 7 pm
Ernie Miller Park Shelter and Shawnee Mission Park Shelter 12
- Attend the site where you are registered for summer camp.
- Camp policies, paperwork, and general information will be discussed.
- After camp registration parents will receive an email to complete required camp forms. Paperwork is required for attendance and is due by May 18.
- No registration required for the parent orientation meeting.
Please review links below for Outdoor Discovery Camp! All other Nature & Science camps will have information sent one week prior to camp.
- 2023 Camp Supply List
- 2023 Outdoor Discovery Camp Values
- 2023 Outdoor Discovery Camp Information and Policies Packet
- 2022 Ernie Miller Park Camp SAMPLE Schedule
- 2022 Shawnee Mission Park Camp SAMPLE Schedule
REQUIRED: Half-Day Camp Form
- Summer Tots
- Summer Vacation
- Junior Naturalist
- Outdoor Basics
TRAC Health & Liability Form
Required if attending TRAC Camps.
Medication Form
This form is required if your child will be using medication that will be administered while in our care. This includes the use of epi pens, inhalers, and any other daily medications.