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At Camp Chippewa, we’ll worship, laugh, stargaze, and dream. We’ll enjoy campfires, s’mores, animals, and the beautiful outdoors. Come grow along new lifelong friends as we face challenges, build new skills, and most importantly … have fun! Chippewa offers 8 weeks of camping with a variety of camps to choose from, and is available for kids entering grades K-12. Learn more and register at www.CampChippewa.org/summercamps

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Ceramic Café

Campers will explore the fascinating world of the fired arts with creative, hands-on projects including: clay sculpting, ceramic painting techniques, and fused glass. We will feature all new projects for camp 2023 using our favorite fired arts materials in new and creative ways! Items created will be fun and functional. Glazed ceramics are food safe! There will be built-in breaks for snacks and fun activities to get everyone up and moving around. Don’t wait, many of our sessions sold out last summer. See display ad on pg. 35. www.CeramicCafeKC.com

Church of the Resurrection

Save the date to have your Kindergarten through 5th-grade kiddo join us for a week at Beach Bash. Everyone’s invited July 17-21 across any of our six Resurrection locations: Leawood, Olathe, Downtown, Blue Springs, Overland Park and our newest location in Brookside. More information at www.COR.org/vbc.

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The Coterie Theatre School Classes and Performance Camps

The Coterie offers summer acting and drama classes to students entering Grades K-12 at five sites: Crown Center (at the Coterie), The Plaza (Pembroke Hill), Overland Park (MillerMarley), Liberty (Liberty Community Center), and Kansas City, KS (KCKCC). Led by professional, trained teaching artists, Summer 2023 week-long, halfday classes include creative drama, acting, and audition skills; and full-day performance camps for Grades 5-12 will be held at the Plaza, Liberty, and KCK locations. Get class schedules & descriptions or enroll online now at www.TheCoterie.org. See display ad on pg. 29.

Culture House

Come have a summer blast at The Culture House where performing and fine arts camps fill the building with creativity, friendship and fun! There are all kinds of camps for your children: Theater, Musical Theater, Dance, Music and Art. Parents will love how smooth all aspects of registration and logistics are handled making it easy for all to enjoy a summer filled with great memories and new friendships. Sign up today before camps are full at www.CultureHouse.com! See display ad on pg. 27.

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Father Son Kamp

Kanakuk’s Father Son Kamp is a 1-Week experience for Fathers and their sons ages 9-18, located in Branson, Missouri. Step away from the noise and busyness of everyday life and enjoy an adventure filled with Christian adventure, incredible fun, and deeper relationships with your son! Fathers and sons will leave with priceless memories and practical tools to keep their relationship growing throughout the year. Learn more about this experience at www.Kanakuk.com/father-son-kamp or by calling 417.266.3000. See display ad on pg. 30.

KC Watersports

Camps are held Monday-Friday from 9:00-3:00. Our passion is teaching people how to enjoy watersports at every level. Whether you’re new to the sport and have never ridden any kind of board before to the advanced rider wanting to learn a new flip or twist our camp will fit every level of rider. Included with camp is instruction from our top-level coaches, gear, and a light lunch. Kids bring a positive attitude, swim wear, sunscreen and a towel. See display ad on pg. 30.

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Kansas City Missouri Parks & Recreation

Get ready for 10 weeks of fun at Kansas City, Missouri Parks & Recreation’s Summer Day Camps! This year, camps include educational enrichment opportunities, field trips, games, art projects, recreational sports and more—all provided in a safe and healthy environment. New in 2023 is a Sport Specialty Camp and Outdoor Adventure Camp. Visit www.KCParks.org for details. See display ad on pg. 36.

Kansas City Young Audiences www.KCYA.org

Sing, Dance, Act, Make, and Play!

Kansas City Young Audiences offers children performing and visual arts classes, camps, and private instruction at their creative space on Main Street. Summer Camps & Classes: June 5 –August 5. Scholarships are available. Early enrollment discounts too! 816.531.4022. See display ad on pg. 30.

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Now enrolling for summer classes on weekdays June 13-July 28! Each week, students ages 5-11 explore a different topic and create unique

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projects. Single-session classes this summer include painting, mixed-media shadowboxes, scratch art and mobile sculptures. Weekday summer classes feature special 4-day options: Painting Studio Week and 3-D Art Week. Aspiring Artists for ages 12-14 meets June 8 and 9. www.NermanMuseum.org or 913.469.2323. See display ad on pg. 31.

Oakhill Day School

Every day is a vacation at Oakhill Fully Charged! Our flexible weekly themed day camps for campers ages two through middle school are a high-energy combination of play and creativity! Embark on a journey of what summer should be through field trips, camp-wide water balloon fights, trips to the pool, and more from our fantastic crew of Fully Charged counselors! Enroll online: www.OakhillDaySchool.org/Summer. See display ad on pg. 35.

Rock Springs Ranch

Since 1946, Rock Springs Ranch has been host to generations of young campers. They unplug, explore, learn lifelong skills, and grow in the heart of the Flint Hills of Kansas, a wondrous place with wide, open spaces. Many make friends for life. Open to ages 8-17 with choice of 3- or 5-night adventures with enrichment activities, outdoor fun, and expanded programming, including a focus on leadership skills. www.RockSpringsRanch4hCamp.org

(785) 257-3221 See display ad on pg. 31.

Summer at Barstow

Have you heard the buzz? Summer at Barstow is Kansas City’s favorite summer camp program for kids ages 3 and up!

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Get creative at the Nerman Museum!

Classes (ages 5-14) combine engaging, interactive tours with unique studio projects.

Tues.-Fri., June 13-July 29 10 a.m.–noon or 2–4 p.m.

Preregistration is required.

913-469-2323 • nermanmuseum.org