Summer of Discovery
Summer of Discovery is an ten-week summer recreation program offered by Wichita Park and Recreation. This program is filled with exciting, fun and educational activities that will keep the participants busy all summer. Age Requirements Summer of Discovery is licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and is open to children ages 6-13 that are ambulatory and able to provide for their own personal needs in a 1:15 staff to child ratio setting. Participants not meeting the above requirements must complete and submit a special needs assessment form for review before admittance into the program. Program Hours Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The core activities will take place between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The early morning and late afternoon hours are reserved for drop-off and pick-up. On-Site Activities Each week is filled with exciting activities that coordinate with a fun and entertaining theme. Activities scheduled at each Recreation Center include: crafts, gym games, sports, video games, air hockey, pool, foos ball and table games such as Connect Four, Battleship, Guess Who, to name a few. Participants can also expect some on-site presentations. Field Trips Off-site activities are a big part of Summer of Discovery as the children will experience exciting and enriching field trips such as Water Parks, Arcades, Ice Skating, Roller Skating, Great Plains Nature Center, Golf Courses, and Bowling. Of course we can’t forget about going swimming at the City’s outdoor pools! Weekly Themes There will be ten weekly themes to choose from. Participants can register for as few as one a week of the program or as many as all ten. Some examples of prior themes are: Getting to Know You Animal Great Outdoors Cooking Multicultural Entertainment Fitness Water Sports Independence Staffing All site Directors have a Bachelor’s Degree or comparable experience in recreation, education or related field. All staff members attend training each year in compliance with the KDHE regulations. Ratios of 1 counselor to 15 children are maintained at all times. Program Fees The full cost per week is $90 per child, which covers all field trip admission costs. No additional fees are required. Multiple child discounts are available to immediate family members. No extended family members such as nieces, nephews, etc. are covered. The SRS Vision Card is accepted at all locations. Contact the center of your choice for more information. A morning and afternoon snack and beverage is provided; however, all participants must bring their own lunch and beverage packed with a "cold pack" for storage. Registration Open registration for new partipants begins March 26th for the 2012 season. At the time of registration, a down payment of $15 per week/per child is due for each week of the program you plan to attend. (This is part of the registration fee, not in addition to it). Spaces are limited at each location so register early to ensure a spot at the facility of your choice. Register directly at the location you wish to attend from 9:00 am-noon and 1:00-7:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Childcare assistance is available to qualifying families through SRS. For more information log on to www.srs.ks.gov. Locations Aley/Stanley1749 S. MartinsonSeneca & Harry: 303-8002 Edgemoor5815 E. 9th9th St. & Edgemoor: 688-9392 Evergreen2700 N. Woodland25th & Arkansas: 303-8036 Linwood1901 S. KansasMt. Vernon & Hydraulic: 337-9191 Orchard4808 W. 9th St.9th St. & West St.: 337-9244 Back to Top
Summer of Discovery is licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and is open to children ages 6-13 that are ambulatory and able to provide for their own personal needs in a 1:15 staff to child ratio setting. Participants not meeting the above requirements must complete and submit a special needs assessment form for review before admittance into the program.
Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The core activities will take place between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The early morning and late afternoon hours are reserved for drop-off and pick-up.
Each week is filled with exciting activities that coordinate with a fun and entertaining theme. Activities scheduled at each Recreation Center include: crafts, gym games, sports, video games, air hockey, pool, foos ball and table games such as Connect Four, Battleship, Guess Who, to name a few. Participants can also expect some on-site presentations.
Off-site activities are a big part of Summer of Discovery as the children will experience exciting and enriching field trips such as Water Parks, Arcades, Ice Skating, Roller Skating, Great Plains Nature Center, Golf Courses, and Bowling. Of course we can’t forget about going swimming at the City’s outdoor pools!
There will be ten weekly themes to choose from. Participants can register for as few as one a week of the program or as many as all ten. Some examples of prior themes are:
All site Directors have a Bachelor’s Degree or comparable experience in recreation, education or related field. All staff members attend training each year in compliance with the KDHE regulations. Ratios of 1 counselor to 15 children are maintained at all times.
The full cost per week is $90 per child, which covers all field trip admission costs. No additional fees are required.
Multiple child discounts are available to immediate family members. No extended family members such as nieces, nephews, etc. are covered. The SRS Vision Card is accepted at all locations. Contact the center of your choice for more information.
A morning and afternoon snack and beverage is provided; however, all participants must bring their own lunch and beverage packed with a "cold pack" for storage.
Open registration for new partipants begins March 26th for the 2012 season. At the time of registration, a down payment of $15 per week/per child is due for each week of the program you plan to attend. (This is part of the registration fee, not in addition to it). Spaces are limited at each location so register early to ensure a spot at the facility of your choice. Register directly at the location you wish to attend from 9:00 am-noon and 1:00-7:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
Childcare assistance is available to qualifying families through SRS. For more information log on to www.srs.ks.gov.
Aley/Stanley1749 S. MartinsonSeneca & Harry: 303-8002
Edgemoor5815 E. 9th9th St. & Edgemoor: 688-9392
Evergreen2700 N. Woodland25th & Arkansas: 303-8036
Linwood1901 S. KansasMt. Vernon & Hydraulic: 337-9191
Orchard4808 W. 9th St.9th St. & West St.: 337-9244
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City Hall, 11th floor 455 North Main Wichita, KS 67202
Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM Monday-Friday
: (316) 268-4361 : (316) 268-4447
Doug Kupper, CPRP Director of Parks & Recreation
David McGuire, CPRP Superintendent - Forestry and Maintenance
Karen Holmes, CPRP Superintendent - Recreation