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Registration starts March 1!
Summer Activity Camps has ended for the 2019 season.
 

It's five days of non-stop fun! Take your child to a neighborhood camp so they can stay connected with friends. ​Summer Activity Camp is licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and is open to children ages 6-13. Registration for camp starts March 1 by appointment only!

  • Colvin & Evergreen camp is offered from Tuesday, May 30 - Friday, July 28
  • Brewer runs camp is offered from Monday, June 5 – Friday, July 21
  • Lynette Woodard camp is offered from Monday, June 5 – Friday, July 28

On-Site Activities

With the assistance of many on-site presentations from community partners, campers will experience a variety of lifelong learning opportunities such as cooking along with mentoring on financial education, gang awareness and reading. Of course the summer wouldn't be complete without a few field trips, swimming, games, crafts, movies and other fun recreational activities.

Field Trips

Off-site field trips are scheduled at various locations throughout Wichita. Past trips have included Watson Park, Sedgwick County Zoo, Carousel Skate Center, All Star Adventures and swimming at the Wichita Public Pools.

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 (1 counselor to 20 children at Woodard) are maintained at all times.

Locations & Hours

​Camp Location ​Address ​Hours
 ​Phone ​Email
​Brewer (at L'Ouverture Elementary)
 ​1329 E 16th St
 ​10am-5pm
 ​(316) 337-9222
 ​Email Corey
Colvin
 2820 S Roosevelt
 ​10am - 5pm
 (316) 268-4661
 ​Email Elisa
​Evergreen 2700 N Woodland ​10am - 5pm ​(316) 303-8036
 ​Email Matt
​Lynette Woodard 2750 E 18th St N​ ​12pm - 5pm ​(316) 303-8015 ​Email Angela

How to Register

Contact the center you wish to attend to schedule an appointment to fill out the registration forms. Spaces are limited so register early to ensure a spot. Mail-in registrations are not accepted. Past participants WILL need to complete all paperwork each year.

Type
  
Name
  
Modified
  
SAC BREWER REGISTRATION FORMS 2023.pdfSAC BREWER REGISTRATION FORMS 20232/22/2023 2:00 PM
SAC COLVIN REGISTRATION FORMS 2023.pdfSAC COLVIN REGISTRATION FORMS 20232/22/2023 2:00 PM
SAC EVERGREEN REGISTRATION FORMS 2023.pdfSAC EVERGREEN REGISTRATION FORMS 20232/22/2023 2:00 PM
SAC WOODARD REGISTRATION FORMS 2023.pdfSAC WOODARD REGISTRATION FORMS 20232/22/2023 2:00 PM

​ How to Apply for Scholarships

Scholarships are available through Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), City of Wichita, and Wichita-Sedgwick County Community Action Partnership. To be eligible for the CSBG Program please use the household income chart. 200% of federal poverty level is used to determine eligibility for CSBG programs.

Apply for an scholarship

​Size of Family Unit
 ​12 Month Income
​1 ​$29,160
​2 ​$39,440
​3 ​$49,720
​4 ​$60,000
​5 ​$70,280
​6 ​$80,560
​7 ​$90,840
​8 ​$101,120
​9 ​$111,400
​10 ​$121,680
​11 ​$131,960
​12 ​$142,240
​13 ​$152,520
​14 ​$162,800

Fees

Center Fee
​Brewer Recreation Center
 ​$45
Colvin Community Center​
 ​$45
​Evergreen Recreation Center
 ​$45
​Lynette Woodard Recreation Center
 $35

Each week's fee must be paid the Friday prior to the week the camper is attending. Weekly fee covers all field trip admission costs. No additional fees are required.

The DCF Vision Card is accepted only at Colvin and Evergreen. Contact the center of your choice for more information.