64 Summer Camps; Reading, Lunch, & Free Programs; & Other Summer Opps (Homeschoolers and More)

 Updated 8/14/24

Summertime in Kansas City means it's time for swimming pools and camps, reading programs and roller skating. Check out my list of spectacular summer opportunities for homeschoolers and other kids in Kansas City! I update it often, so check back 😍😍

If you'd like to see a something you love added to this post, please email me at HomeschoolingInKansasCity@gmail.com!

1. Adrenaline Motorplex in Adrian, MO
2. Bach to Rock in Leawood, KS — America's Music School. Learn music while playing songs you love.
3. Barstow School
4. Camp Artrageous at Paint, Glaze and Fire
5. Camp Bosco (Catholic high schoolers) — "Camp Bosco is our Diocesan High School Youth Camp. Camp Bosco takes the teens to a whole other level in their spiritual journey. Camp Bosco is a service camp. The days of Camp Bosco will be spent serving the less fortunate in the Kansas City area, the evenings will be filled with a time of prayer and learning, led by our dynamic presenters, talented worship leaders and dedicated priest who will serve alongside our staff to encourage a deeper relationship with Christ for each camper and chaperone."
6. Camp Eagle Summit and Camp Eagle Summit Jr. (Summit Christian Academy in Lee's Summit)
7. Camp Invention
8. Camp Savio (Catholic) —

47 (and Growing!) Swimming Pools, Waterparks, Swim Beaches & Splashpads in Kansas City

Updated 7/23/24

Water fun has been a part of my kids' lives pretty much since they were each born. I grew up with Mission Pool basically in my backyard, and most days you could find my mom and me in line waiting to get in 10 minutes before they opened each day so Mom could race to her favorite corner to get "her" spot.

I think zero-depth pools are one of the greatest inventions ever! I can't tell you how many hundreds of hours I've spent at swimming pools nursing one of my babies in a lounge chair while also keeping an eye on my other kids nearby in the zero-depth area or in the baby pool.

I hope you and your family have a fantastic and safe summer enjoying the sun and the water! (and then have a wonderful winter at the indoor aquatic centers!)

Social Opportunities & Events for Kansas City Homeschoolers

 Updated 7/22/24

You are going to love this! I'm working on creating a different post for each month so you can find events for a specific month and plan your fun!

Friends, there are SO MANY activities for homeschoolers in this town! I'll add specific events and opps as I am made aware of them. If you're looking for even more, check out the right side of my site and head to the post full of Facebook groups so you can find even more fun!

If you'd like to see something you love added to this post, please email me at HomeschoolingInKansasCity@gmail.com!

Here are a few to get you started:

Kansas City Parent Magazine (tons of things to do in Kansas City and updated monthly)

Annual in the Spring — Prom Dress Giveaway Event in Grandview

Annual in April — FHE (Families for Home Education) Prom

Annual in April — BunnyPalooza! Easter Bunny and Celebration at the KC Pumpkin Patch

Annual in May — FHE (Families for Home Education) High School Graduation at Connection Point Church in Raytown, MO

Ongoing — JCCC Driver Education Course

45 Enrichment Opportunities for KC Homeschoolers

Updated 7/17/24

Check out this piece on our very own local parenting publication, Kansas City Parent, titled "How Arts and Enrichment Benefit Kids" by Stephanie Loux.

Sports is definitely an enrichment activity, but it's too vast to be contained in this post alone. Please click on 105+ Sports and Physical Fitness Opportunities for Kansas City Homeschoolers.

If you'd like to see something you love added to this post, please email me at HomeschoolingInKansasCity@gmail.com!

Random

4-H Club

American Heritage Girls

BRAKES driving program — Amazing program to teach kids valuable driving skills, including defensive driving, what to do if a tire blows, crash avoidance, panic stops, distractions, and more! The program is free, but a $99 charge is held on your credit/debit card and after the training, you can ask for a refund or leave the charge as a donation to help others benefit from the program. Register ASAP when registration opens!

47 College, Junior College, University, and Other Career Options in the KC Area

Updated 7/22/24

Hello, lovely friends who love all things education! Welcome to my post of college, university, junior college, tech/beauty school, and other career options in the Greater Kansas City area (and a little beyond because I can't help myself and I get a little "Kerried" away).

For those of you who don't know me, I am the homeschooling mom of 5 pretty great kids.

My oldest turned 23 recently and knew for a long time that he wanted to be a police officer. He took one dual-credit Psychology course during his senior year of homeschooling through Longview Community College and wasn't a fan. Part of the problem was that I signed him up too late, which meant he could only get the online option, and he could only get the double-time option. Ugh. So much reading in a short amount of time each week did not put a thirst for college into him. So ... he got his Personal Trainer Certification, worked at his lawncare job, and worked out many hours a week. He went into Police Academy at age 21 and now has a job as a police officer. 

All About Pokemon Hands-On Unit Study for Grades 3-8

So back in the day, my kids were obsessed with Pokémon. They got a huge Pokémon education for sure, but I couldn't find a Pokémon unit study online. I found one site where the writer showed a few books she got for her kid that were Pokémon-specific, but nothing was laid out and ready to teach. 

Then I found the All About Pokémon Hands-On Unit Study Course on Teachable for Grades 3-8 and I did a little happy dance!

From the Teachable site:

The All About Pokémon Unit Study includes 4 main areas:

1- Learn & Explore: in this section, your child will read articles and watch videos on anime, the history of Pokémon, the Japanese language, Japan and Japanese culture. Through each lesson in Learn & Explore, your child will complete various assignments and earn Poké Points along the way!