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It’s that time of year again! The robins are here, the weather is warming and the days feel so much longer. What a winter we’ve had. But really, isn’t feeling the seasons change part of the beauty of living in this part of the world? Well get ready! It’s already time to plan for a great summer. It’ll be here before you can blink. In this issue you will find dozens of amazing places that offer wonderful opportunities for your child to learn, have fun and make life-long friends. It’s our annual Summer Camps Directory.

If your child longs for the stage, desires to become a veterinarian, or wants an all-around adventure you’ll find something in these pages that will fit the bill. Please tell these camps that you saw them in Mother & Child Reunion!

Action Martial Arts. Blue Springs, Mo. Kick into action this spring and summer with their martial art programs. Week long summer camps teach students to gain self control, physical and mental disciplines, flexibility and confidence with a positive attitude. They teach hand and foot techniques, the art of Tae Kwon Do, falling, ground work, personal safety and sparring, guest speakers and alot more. Contact: 816-224-4105.

Flip Zone. Lee’s Summit, Mo. They offer themed summer camps for ages 2 1/2 and up. Gymnastics, craft, snack and a 33ft obstacle course will keep the kids moving the whole time. Contact: www.aflipzone.com or 816-524-2636.

American Rhythm. Kansas City, Mo. They are offering “Those Good Ole’ Days” performance camp from June 28 to July 1 in Independence. Campers, no matter experience, will enjoy a high energy fun camp, ending with a performance paying tribute to America. Early Bird Registration by May 15th. Cost: $65/ages 5-7, $150/ages 8-19. Includes camp T-shirt for all ages, and professional head shots for ages 8-19. Contact: www.ardancers.com or email at Americanrhythm@ymail.com.

Blue Valley Soccer Club. Overland Park, Ks. They are a 501 © (3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing soccer programming for youth players in and around the Kansas City Metro area. Offering recreational and competitive team programming, summer camps, Future STARS and academy programming. Contact: www.bvsoccer.org or 913-685-2872.

CartoonWorks. Kansas City, Mo. Offers one-week camps for ages 8 through high school. Classes are geared for the young child who simply loves to draw to the older student considering a creative career. Ron Wheeler teaches the basics of cartooning, sculpting with clay and creating a comic strip. Audrey Wheeler’s camp includes designing T-shirts, jewelry, plus fun arts and crafts. June 28 through the end of July. Cost:$100-$135 per camp. Contact: www.CartoonWorks.com or 816-941-9221.

Christian Youth Theater. Kansas City, Mo. Join them as they celebrate 10 years in KC. Summer camps include Dora and Diego (ages 4-5), Disney on Broadway (ages 5-12), and Xtreme Theater (ages 10 - 14) in half day or full day camps. Overnight camps include Selections From All Shook Up for middle school students and West Side Story for high school students. Camps offered June - July at locations throughout the metropolitan area. Contact: www.cytkc.org or 913-681-3318.

Clay-Platte Montessori School. Kansas City, Mo. Offers a variety of summer camps for children ages 5 – 12. The school will also offer hands-on math camp, hands-on science camp, as well as etiquette, theater, interior design and cooking camps. Contact: cpchmontessori@kc.rr.com or 816-741-6940.

Creative Arts Academy. Gladstone, Mo. Do something extraordinary this summer. Join the fun at Creative Arts Academy’s Summer Fun Day Camps. Activities include gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline, hip hop, swimming, outdoor sports, crafts, games and tons of fun. Camps are offered weekly June 28th through July 30th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for children ages 5 through teens. Extended hours are available for working parents. Summer preschool is also available at CAA for children ages 3 to 5. Creative Arts Academy is an amazing kid’s campus that sits on over 7 acres in the northland, very convenient to downtown. Professional staff, amazing facility. Cost: $125/week. Contact: creativeartsacademy.com or 816- 452-3200 for more details.

Creative World School. Summer programs include Summer Adventurers tailored for preschool age children and our Summer Camp for school age children. They explore exciting themes through arts and crafts, music and drama, science and nature and organized games. They will take exciting special interest field trips in addition to regular weekly trips that include: swimming, bowling, skating, putt-putt golf and much more. Experienced staff allows parents to work without worry. Located in Independence, Liberty, and Lee’s Summit. Contact the school nearest you for fees.

Dave’s Gymnastics Factory. Lee’s Summit, Mo. DGF Summer Day Camp is for children ages 5–11. Each day allows the children 2 swim times in a heated pool, play time in the gym, arts & crafts, outdoor and indoor play. Swim class instruction, gymnastics, and tumbling classes are available. Children are always supervised. Space is limited, so call early. Contact: 816-525-5650.

Emerald City. Overland Park, Ks. Offering fun, activity filled camps this summer. There are morning or afternoon sessions, or the option to do both. These one week (Mon-Fri) camps include: developing gymnastics skills on our men’s and women’s Olympic apparatus, climbing our giant indoor rockwall, play time, games and arts & crafts. Each participant receives a t-shirt, certificate and medal. Contact: www.emeraldcitygym.com or 913-438-4444

GAGE. Blue Springs, Mo. Offers Bump City Kid Camp, a great alternative to the ordinary child care. Participants are encouraged to be active and channel their energies to activities that are physically challenging, educationally stimulating and fun. A wide variety of activities include indoor playland, indoor rock climbing, gymnastics, swimming, dance, indoor ropes course, interactive inflatables, arts & crafts, sports basics, and much more. All camp activities are on site. Part-time/full-time, half day or full day with extended care available. Cost: weekly rate: $125 (full-day), $85/week (1/2 day), $20/half-day, extended care available. Contact: www.gagecenter.com or 816-229-7775.

Gymboree. Lee’s Summit, Mo. Calling all global adventurers that love exploring, painting, and playing sports. Children ages 3 to 5 years will stretch and develop cognitive, gross motor, and fine motor skills. Two camps are offered and either t-ball or soccer will be explored during each camp in combination with global adventures and art exploration. T-ball Explorers offered July 13th–15th. Soccer Explorers offered July 20th–22nd. Camps are 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily. Advance reservations are required. Contact: 816-525-7529.

Helping Hands Montessori School. Gladstone, Mo. Children will develop social skills, self-respect, emotional awareness, independence and respect for others. Fascinating child sized environment using genuine Montessori materials for math, language, botany, geography, practical life, sensorial, art, music and sign language. Their summer program offers weekly themes for fun projects each week. Some of our themes include art, authors, insects, water fun, sports and gardening. Call for summer tuition and enrollment. Contact: www.helpinghandsmontessorischool.com or 816-420-8705.

Henrich’s US Tae Kwon Do. Independence, Mo. Does your child need help with focus and listening skills? Could your child use help with better self control, more confidence, and physical activity in their life? Martial arts classes can help to improve these areas for you and you children’s lives. They offer classes for children and adults. Call today for your free class. Contact: www.henrichsustaekwondo.com or 816-257-0001

Ibsen Dance Theatre. Gladstone, Mo. Summer Theatre Camps for Kids is an intense two week camp experience in the performing arts. The students will study and work directly under the guidance of instructors with degrees in theatre and education. Campers will attend classes in make-up, acting , mime, improvisation , stage movement, oral interpretation, dance, voice and creative dramatics. The session will close with a performance by the student actors at Ibsen Dance Theatre. Contact: 816-436-7277.

Johnson County Park & Recreation District. Ks. Get your child up, out and about this summer. From Just for Fun to Outdoor Discovery, they offer kids of all ages and interests over 30 fun-filled and professionally programmed and supervised camps to choose from. Choices include recreation, sports, arts and crafts, science, nature and environment, music, theater, dance, leadership development, and special needs. Contact: www.jcprd.com/activities/camps.cfm or 913-831-3359

The Children’s Village. Lee’s Summit, Mo. An intergenerational child development program located on the campus of John Knox Village. Is offering Welcome to the Jungle Summer Camp for children ages 5 to 12. Campers led by degreed teachers will experience fun-filled adventures through activities and field trips. Camp is May 25-Aug. 13 and open to the public. Contact: 816- 347-3905, tmaddox@jkv.org or www.jkv.org/childrensvillage.

Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care. Kansas City, MO. For families who are grieving, Camp Carousel offers this free, weekend camp Sept. 24–26, 2010. They provide a comfortable environment with the support of professionals, trained volunteers and the opportunity to spend time with others who have experienced similar losses. They offer fun, recreational activities and structured, creative opportunities to foster sharing and healing. Grieving families with children ages 6 through 16 who have experienced a loss of a parent, child, grandparent or other immediate family member at least six months prior to camp are invited to attend. Contact: 816-363-2600 to register or for more information.

Kansas City Ballet School. Kansas City, Mo., and Prairie Village, Kan. KCBS Summer Programs begin June 7 for ages 3-21. The downtown campus provides serious ballet students one of the best summer intensives in the country. KCB Artistic staff and School faculty combine to oversee a highly concentrated curriculum. KC auditions: March 6. The Johnson County campus offers expanded young dance programs in various dance disciplines throughout the summer or a well-rounded, 4-week summer intensive for Level 3, M-F, 9:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Contact: www.kcballet.org or 816-931-2299.

Kidz Kabana. Lee’s Summit, Mo. This Summer Program is perfect for children ages 5-12 that need full time care and those who may just need to get out of the house. Program includes semiweekly field trips to various places around the metro including the Movie Theater and the Pool. Weekly activities such as gymnastics and kung fu classes, magic shows, open gym, and xtreme games will keep your child more than just entertained. Sign up today at Kidz Kabana and you choose the days and times you want to join us! Contact: 816-554-4949.

Kindermusik with Denise Revo. Lees Summit, MO. Summer Music Camps for children ages birth and up include music, movement, singing, playing instruments and more! Learn new songs, lullabies, and ways to say “I love you” in Peek A Boo, I Love You! for newborns to 20 months. Splash will delight 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 year olds with sounds, movements, and music of all things wet and bubbly. Jazz Kitchen for 3 1/2 to 6 year olds will take jazz music, sounds and instruments into the kitchen. Blast Off with Piano is a fabulously fun introduction to piano for 6 to 9 year olds. Camps available June, July and August. Morning and evening class times available. $10 OFF for early bird enrollment before May 1. Cost: $75 covers take-home materials and tuition for 4 sessions. Contact: www.revomusic.com or 816-554-2363.

Lee’s Summit Community Christian School. Lee’s Summit, Mo. Camp Eagle Summit is a fun 12-week Christian summer day camp (May 24 - August 13). Before and after care are available at no extra charge. Outings include Summit Waves (3x weekly), Mid-Continent Library (weekly), CoCo Keys, Science City, Eastglen Theatre, KC Zoo, Coterie Theatre, Kaleidoscope, ice skating, and more. Pastor reference required. Contact: www.LSCCS.org or call 816-525-1480 x316.

Mercury Gymnastics. Kansas City, Mo. Mercury will also be hosting 5 camps this summer. Camps will be from 1p.m. –4 p.m., Monday thru Thursday and include a snack, craft and a lot of fun. Cost: $80/per camp. Fit n’ Fun Fridays provides an energetic child with 6 hours of fun (9 a.m. –3 p.m.) in their 25,000 sq. ft facility. Each week there will be different theme. The day will consist of crafts, snacks and plenty of time to run! Your child must be 3 years of age and potty trained to attend. The cost is $40 on day of camp or $35 prior. Punch cards available for purchase. Punch card cost $360, giving you 10 camps for the price of 9. Contact: www.mercurygymnastics.com or 816-880-9996.

Montessori Day School of Blue Springs. Blue Springs, Mo. Offering a different theme each week such as: Gardening, Sports, Cooking, Independence Day, Insects, Water Fun, and Artists and Composers. Each week will include the Montessori curriculum along with many projects to go along with each individual theme. Call for tuition rates and availability. Limited spaces available. Ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten. Contact: www.montessoridayschool.info or 816-224-2525.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Kansas City, Mo. Make it an all American summer with hands-on classes for ages 3 to 18. Drawing, painting, ceramics and jewelry making are just a few of the exciting options. Students will visit the Museum collection for inspiration. Look for class listings on there website. Contact: www.nelson-atkins.org or 816-751-1ART.

North Kansas City Community Center. North Kansas City, Mo. Get connected to summer fun with summer fun camps. Ages 5-14, will enjoy daily activities that are designed to encourage creativity and use of imagination. Activities range from crafts, team building, swimming, rock climbing (ages 8+), kid fitness, field trips, special guests and more. Camps run June 7 – August 13. Cost: $125-$140 per week. Contact: eecloepfil@nkc.org or www.nkccc.org or 816-300-0531.

Parkville Children’s Cottage Montessori School. Parkville, Mo. Offering one or six weeks theme camps such as gardening, art, pioneer days, French language, science and cooking. Each theme offers unique crafts and highlights local Parkville attractions and are incorporated into the Montessori learning environment. Contact: www.parkvillechildrenscottage.com or 816-587-9700.

Ronda’s Dance & Tumble Cheer Center. Blue Springs, Mo. Offering recreational and competitive dance, cheer, and acrobatic gymnastic classes. Dance classes include beginner and advanced combo, ballet, lyrical, hip-hop, tap, and jazz. Acrobatic gymnastic classes are available for beginners through national elite. Competitive and non-competitive cheer classes are offered with tryouts May 7th and 8th. Summertime special Flip, Flop, & Fly classes include tumbling, trampoline, and trampoline track. Contact: www.rondasdance.com or 816-228-7008.

The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. Metro area. amp Shakespeare is a unique and fun summer arts adventure for young people ranging in age from 5 – 18. It’s also an educational (just don’t tell the kids!) introduction to the works of Shakespeare and theatre taught by professional teaching artists. Each camp offers students performance, games and crafts. Camp dates vary per location. One, two and three week camps available, June 7 – July 30. Locations throughout the metro include, Brookside, KC North, Kansas City, Kansas, Overland Park and Independence. Contact: www.kcshakes.org or 816-531-7728. Cost:Costs between $125 - $415

Spectrum Station. Kansas City, Mo. Bowling, Coterie Theatre, Skating, KC Zoo, Gymnastics, Kaleidescope, and so much more await school-age children at Spectrum Station in the summer. Spectrum Station’s facility offers a state of the art facility with plenty of space for schoolagers to explore, design, act, experiment and more. The playgrounds are large, featuring swings, a basketball court, and two age appropriate playscapes. The school-age program lead teachers are degreed professionals with many years of experience. Spectrum station provides excellent supervision by running a lower staff-child ratio on site and on field trips. Contact: www.spectrumstation.com or call 816-459-8000.

Steppin’ Out - The Studio. Lee’s Summit, Mo. They are offering a six-week summer session in dance, vocal, cheer, and tumbling. A great way to introduce first time dancers to the studio. Contact: 816-525-7464.

Theatre of the Imagination. Overland Park, Ks. They offer drama camps spoofing Clone, Hannah, HSM, Superheroes, Twilight and more. One and two-week camps run Mondays-Fridays, June 1-Aug. 13 at 6100 W. 127th and are open Pre-K to 10th grades. Half-day or full-day, (8am-6pm). Cost: $59/week half day, $99/week full day specials. Free costumes, shows & snacks. Contact: 816-561-2787

YMCA Summer Camps. Various locations. YMCA of Greater Kansas City offers numerous summer camps, with areas of interest including outdoor activities, sports, swimming, field trips, nature and science activities, crafts and educational activities. Camps are available for children with special needs. Dates, locations, fees and age requirements vary. Contact: www.kansascityymca.org or 913-345-9622.