I am scoping out possible Spring Break Camps to send my Kindergartner and 2nd Grader.  Since I couldn’t find a compilation, I thought I would build my own.

(And I hope those that read this will keep me in mind if they get a speeding or traffic ticket as that’s my livelihood.)

The Kansas City Zoo 816-513-5723

The Zoo offers a three-day camp called Pathfinder Camp.  It runs Wednesday through Friday from 8:30 to 3:30.  Campers must bring their own lunch and costs $105.

Lyric Opera 816-471-4933

This is an entertaining option for older kids interested in the performing arts.  Camp runs 12:30 to 4:00, Monday through Friday of Spring Break and costs $105 (scholarships available).   This is for ages 9-18 and will culminate with a performance on Friday for families and friends of campers.  I will definitely refer back to this as my kids grow up because this is an amazing opportunity.

Jewish Community Center 913-327-8000

JCC has a K-5th grade program.  Bring your own lunch with swimming in the afternoon and  some field trips in the morning.  $45 per day; $67 for field trip days.    This sounds like such an amazing option but probably out of our price range.  They are doing field trips on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Theater of the Imagination 816-561-278

The always amazing Theater of the Imagination is putting on a camp at Blue Valley Northwest High School.   They write, direct, produce and perform a play in a week.  No prima donnas need apply as each person gets an equal role.  There are both afternoon (12:30-3:00) and morning (9:00-11:30) sessions; $85 for a session (M-F) or $135 for both sessions.  If kids are doing both session, they need to bring a lunch.

YMCA Vivon Rd 816-453-6600

Learn to Swim During Spring Break at the Y offers classes at 11:35 and 7:05.  Class is forty-five minutes, $40 for members and $80 for non-members.  We did this last year and LOVED it.  It gave our 1st grader a bunch of confidence in his swimming.  I will check to see if any other Y’s are offering the Spring Break swimming classes.

City of Mission Parks and Rec (pdf) 913-722-8200

For the very reasonable price of $109 for residents and $119 for non-residents, Mission is offering a spring break camp that includes a bowling field trip and two swimming days.  Bring your own lunch and they provide snacks.  This is definitely geared towards the working parent with hours from 7:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

Kansas City Young Audiences 816-531-4022

KCYA is housed at St. Theresa’s Academy in Brookside.  In addition to year-round classes, they offer a Spring Break Camp with a smattering of offering according to age and interest including a Musical Camp, Camp Comedy and an Arts Sampler.  Prices range from $140 to $240 depending on the camp.  As with every camp I have found, it’s bring your own lunch.

Mid American Nazarene University – 913.971.3262

Mid-American is located in Olathe Kansas and offers this morning, half-day camp for $80 for ages 5-14.  The kids are divided into age and gender groups from 8:30 – 12:00 p.m.  You can drop the kids off at 8:00 a.m..  Kids must bring water bottle, outdoor shoes, indoor shoes, shin guards, soccer ball and a snack is optional.  Fills up fast.

I will add more as I find them.

Aimee Gromowsky is a traffic attorney serving the greater Kansas City Missouri area as well a mother to three.