KPR Kidz Camp at Rec

Registration must be done in-person or over the phone for all KPR Summer Camps

2026 KPR Kidz Camp at Kent Rec

Have your child spend the summer at one of our state licensed childcare centers! Field trips, swimming, a movie, special guests, gardening and volunteer opportunities are included each week. Small groups combine learning and fun in the arts, recreation, reading, nature, team building, STEAM, health and wellness, and leadership activities. Field trip costs are included. Lunch and an afternoon snack are provided.

Camp Information: 

Location: Kent Rec Center 1115 Franklin Ave.

Dates: 8 Weeks - June 8th-August 7th (No camp on June 19th & week of June 29th)

Grades: Going into 1st-6th grades

Days: Monday-Friday

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Max Enrollment: 45 children

Public Registration: 

  • Current KPR Kidz Club & Lil' Learners Preschool Members: 2/6/26
  • Previous 2025 Campers: 3/2/26
  • New Campers: 4/1/26

Weekly Cost: $178 Resident / $188 Non-Resident 

Registration Fee: $15

Additional Child Discount: $5 per week per child

Full Time County Vouchers Accepted!

Weekly Themes & Field Trips

Week # Dates Theme Friday Field Trips
1 June 8-12 Superhero Training Kent Lanes
2

June 15-18 (closed 6/19)

Resident $144/Non-res $152

Pet Palooza

Pure Passion Farm 

(Thursday 6/18)

3 June 22-26 Explosions and Experiments Great Lakes Science Center
4 Jul 6-10 In a Theater Near You Birdie Shack
5 July 13-17 Jurassic Adventures Fun 'n' Stuff
6 July 20-24 Magic and Mystery Sky Zone
7 July 27-31 Summer Olympics Tallmadge MACA Outdoor Pool
8 August 3-7 Safari Adventure Cleveland Zoo

Daily Schedule

8:30-10 10-10:15 10:15-11:00 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 12:00-3:30 3:30-4:00

4:00-4:30

Free Play Announcements Small Group Activity (Varies) Large Group Game Lunch Weekly Activity (Varies) PM Snack Free Play

Small Group Activities

Monday: Super STEAM

Tuesday: Community Kindness (1:00-2:00)

Wednesday: Fit Fun

Thursday: Brain Games

Monday: Fit Fun

Tuesday: Community Kindness (1:00-2:00)

Wednesday: Brain Games

Thursday: Super STEAM

Monday: Brain Games

Tuesday: Community Kindness (1:00-2:00)

Wednesday: Super STEAM

Thursday: Fit Fun

Monday: Super STEAM

Tuesday: Community Kindness (1:00-2:00)

Wednesday: Brain Games

Thursday: Fit Fun

Weekly Schedule

Walking Field Trip:

Enjoy a day at the park!

Kramer Fields/ Fred Fuller Park/ Hike & Bike Trail - 12:30-3:30 PM

(6/8, 6/22, 7/13, & 7/27)

Plum Creek Park - 12:30-3:30

(6/15, 7/6, 7/20, & 8/3)

Bus Field Trip:

Kent Roosevelt Pool

Cool off at the pool! Bring your swimsuit, towel, water shoes, and a bag. - 9:15 AM -12:00 PM

Community Kindness

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Let’s be good neighbors! Volunteer at Kent Social Services or in the Community Garden. Relax with yoga or start a Community Service Project!

Walking Field Trip:

Downtown Kent

Kent Free Library, Hometown Bank Plaza & Daisy Pops!

12:30-3:30 PM

Don’t forget your library card! Free cake pop samples are provided. ($1-$3 for an additional cake pop is optional)

Movie: 

Watch a movie about the theme this week!

12:00-2:00

Block Party:

Music, games & friends outside the Rec!

2:00-3:30

Ice Cream Truck: 

Don't forget ice cream money! (during block party)

Bus Field Trip:

Various Locations & Times 

Spend the day at Cleveland Zoo, Fun N’ Stuff, Great Lakes Science Center & more!

Don’t forget to wear your ’26 field trip shirt!

 

 

Cuyahoga river

Contact Us

Kent Parks & Recreation
497 Middlebury Road
Kent, OH 44240

Phone: 330.673.8897