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Spring Break in Kansas City 2010

2/25/2010 12:00:00 AM

   It's time to plan for Spring Break in Kansas City and that means many terrific family fun outings, great classes for Kansas City Kids, and Special Spring Break Programs! This is our guide to Spring Break in KC!

AKKA Karate USA: Has your child been wanting to try Karate? Now is the perfect opportunity! Your child will learn self defense and gain focus, confidence, self-discipline and other character building skills while having fun!

• www.akkaolathe.org AKKA Karate USA 540 E. Santa Fe. Olathe, KS. 913.829.4003
• Children’s Spring Break Karate Day Camp: Ages 5-13 that will run all day 7am – 6pm Monday March 15th thru Friday March 19th. The Price is $175 for the entire week. Family discounts are available.  

Belle Brigade: A Boutique for girls!

• www.BelleBrigade.com Belle Brigade in Town Center Plaza 5037 W. 117th St. Leawood, KS 913.522.9976
• Spring Break Special: Open from 12-5PM during Spring Break with specials every day. Monday-Free Nail Painting, Tuesday-Free Make Up Application, Wednesday-$5 Updos, Thursday-Special Event; info posting to our website, Friday-Free Dress Up

Elite Gymnastics & Aquatics: Elite Gym features specially designed obstacle courses that are different each week. They also have a zip line, inflatables, treehouses, rockwall, trampoline and the best part is that parents are welcome to be in the gym with their children.

• www.EliteGymAQ.com Elite Gym 13600 W 108th St. Lenexa, KS. 913.469.5554
• Spring Break Open Gym March 15 & 22 from 10am-Noon, March 19 1pm-3pm, All Ages. $7/child - parents are free. No prior registration required.
• Munchkin Open Gym Every Friday 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM. Open to kids 6 and under. $5.00 per child - parents are free. No prior registration is required for this fun event!

Kansas City Zoo: The Kansas City Zoo makes an excellent outdoor Spring Break option! Visit the new baby llama, check out the Tropics Exhibit, or walk through Africa (before the heat of summer!).

• www.KansasCityZoo.org Kansas City Zoo 6800 Zoo Dr., Kansas City, MO. 816.513.5700
• Pathfinder Camp: For ages 7-12 this so much more than a craft making camp; this is an awesome three day adventure in science with bubbling, oozing experiments guaranteed to amaze and delight young budding minds. Camp is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 17 thru March 19, 2010. Cost is $95/per child for FOTZ Members and $105 for Non-FOTZ Members.

KCMO Parks and Rec Spring Break Programs: www.KCMO.org

• Brush Creek Community Center 3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO. 816.513.0730. Spring Break Camp: Mar. 15 - Mar. 19, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ages 7-13. $36 per child. This program provides children with a safe and educational week of fun. Children will participate in games, learn new skills and make new friends.
• Garrison Community Center 1124 E. Fifth St., Kansas City, MO. 816.784.1140. Spring Break Camp: Mar. 29 - Apr. 2, Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ages 7-15, $25 per child. The day camp consist of gym and game room activities, arts & crafts and a field trip.
• Gregg/ Klice Community Center 1600 John "Buck" O'Neil Way, Kansas City, MO. 816.513.0651. Spring Break Bash: Mar. 15 - 19, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ages 7-13 years old $36.  Spring Break Bash provides children with a fun, safe, and educational spring break camp. Children will take fun field trips, learn new skills, and make new friends. 
• Marlborough Community Center 8200 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO. 816.784.3100 Spring Break Camp: Mar. 15-19, Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ages 7-13 years old $36. This camp provides children with a fun, safe and educational spring break camp. Children will participate in fun activities, learn new skills, and make new friends.

Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library:  Experience the wild world of nature in the heart of Kansas City.

• Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library 4051 West Drive Wyandotte County Lake Park, Kansas City, KS. 913.299.2384.
• Spring Break Nature Quest: March 15-19, 10am-Noon. Hey kids! Would you like something to do over spring break? Explore science and nature at the lake with a fun-filled week of specially designed activities for children 7-11 years of age. Class size is limited; pre-registration required one week in advance. All activities are $2 per day per child. Tentative schedule: Monday, March 15-StarLab, Tuesday, March 16-Reptiles and Amphibians, Wednesday, March 17-Habitats, Thursday, March 18-Art and Nature and Friday, March 19-Life Under Water.

Language Workshop for Kids: Learn Spanish through educational games, art, and fun!

• www.KidsClubKC.com Kids Language Club, Inc. 11648 W. 135th St. Overland Park, KS. 913.685.3300
• Spring Break Classes: 3/15 - 3/19 9:00am - 12:00pm Space is Limited to 10 Children! It's educational and fun, children ages 3 - 10 years will participate in Spanish games, activities, art and more. Spring enrolled students pay $145 Mon - Fri or $32 per day. New students pay $199 Mon - Fri or $42/day plus $15 registration fee. Fee is waived when enrolled Mon - Fri. Save $50 When you refer a friend that enrolls in a 10-week session, your child will receive $50 OFF Tuition. $50 can only be used towards a 10-week session.

Johnson County Museum: Learn the history of Johnson County at the Johnson County Museums and take the children to explore KidScape.

• www.JoCoMuseum.org Johnson County Museums, 6305 Lackman Rd., Shawnee, KS. FREE Admission. Tues-Sat. 10am-4:30pm, Sun Noon-4:30pm.
• KidScape: A hands-on suburban streetscape filled with kid-friendly activities to help your youngster learn about community. Explore KidScape and engage in a variety of fun activities and meet some of Johnson County’s most talented citizens – past and present. KidScape is designed for children ages 3 to 9 years. KidScape is free exhibit.
• Musical Tales with Strings, Shakers, Chimes and Drums. March 17, 10:00am. Preschool children are invited to this FREE event. The morning starts with story time, featuring renowned story teller, Jo Ho. Chime in spring with lots of joyous sounds! This musical storytelling program introduces little ears to unique instruments used in creating clever rhythms and sounds for characters and storylines in multi-cultural tales.
• Magician Keith Leff performs on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Admission is $2 per child, museum members $1.

Johnson County Parks and Rec Programs: www.JCPRD.com

• FREE Program - Trout Stocking: Friday, March 12. A Spring Trout Stocking on March 12 is a great way to start Spring Break with the kids. This time, 2,000 lbs. of fish go in Shawnee Mission Park Lake at 3:45 pm and 1,000 lbs. in Heritage Park Lake at 2:30 pm. The lakes will be closed after this stocking and will re-open Saturday, March 13 at the 5 am parks’ opening. Location: Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee Mission, KS or Heritage Park, 16050 Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS.
• Volleyball Camp: March 15 – 18 - Spring Break Volleyball Camp (Grades 3-8). This volleyball camp will be held over Spring Break, March 15 - 18, from 9 am - Noon at Mid America West Sports Complex - Okun Fieldhouse (20000 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS). The camp is designed to provide the basic skills in the game of volleyball. Serving, passing, and setting will be covered in order for campers to improve their skills in a positive learning environment. Each participant will receive a camp T-shirt. Camp Director: Rachel Magana - Founder and Coach of Southwind Tribe Volleyball Club. For more information call (913) 422-5599. Pre-registration is required. Price: $65 ($72 nonresidents)
• Spring Outdoor Adventures Camp: March 15 – 19 - Spring Outdoor Adventures Camp (Ages 11-13) If exploring wild areas, finding long forgotten trails, and learning secrets of survival appeal to you, join us for five days of adventure! Participants will need to bring a backpack with sack lunch, water bottle, and comfortable all-weather clothing. Outdoor Adventures Spring Break Camp will meet every morning at the Ernie Miller Nature Center (909 N. Hwy 7, Olathe, KS). Programmed activities will begin at 9 am and conclude at 4 pm. For convenience of working parents supervision will be provided from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Throughout the week we will go canoeing, fishing, and do team building and zip lining at the challenge course. The last day of camp we will have a cook out. Activities may vary due to the weather conditions. Parents will receive a detailed letter describing camp activities and a medical form which must be completed and brought to camp on Monday morning. Enrollment is limited to 13 campers. Pre-registration is required. Price: $130 ($143 nonresidents) Phone: (913) 764-7759 ext. 26
• Spring Fling: March 15 – 19, 10am or 2pm. Come enjoy spring with a trip to Ernie Miller Nature Park (909 N. Hwy 7, Olathe, KS). Visitors are welcome to view the aquarium and hike the trails all week. Park naturalists will entertain guests with a special program each day. Every program will feature live animals. MON. - Hear Native American myths and see live animals. TUE. - Live animals illustrate the webs of wildlife in the prairie, forest, and water. WED. - Wear your green and celebrate Celtic stories, music, and traditions. THU. - The amazing feats of feathered creatures, the Birds of Prey will highlight this program. FRI. - Discover reptiles up-close and scaly, with live native snakes, turtles and lizards. Price: $2.50 per person including adults, paid at site Phone: (913) 764-7759
• Mad Science: Junior Engineers: March 15, 9am-3:30pm -  (Ages 6-12) Young engineers will have lots to talk about after a full day of building and testing structures out of lots of different materials! They check out pyramids, arches, inflatable beams, test the strength of eggs, and build bridges and sky scrapers. In between, children will have fun playing games and puzzles with shapes and structures. Children can be dropped off between 8:30-9 am (no one will be allowed in any earlier) and must be picked up between 3:30-4 pm. Bring a sack lunch and a drink. Pre-registration is required and this class fills up fast. Price: $65 ($72 nonresidents) Phone: (913) 831-3359 Location: Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood Drive, Roeland Park, KS
• Mad Science: Creepy Crawly Ecology Meets Animal Wonders: March 17, 9am-3:30pm  (Ages 6-12) Welcome to the wonderful world outdoors! Use microscopes to investigate tiny parts of plants, animals and insects. Create cool tie-dye designs using nature’s beautiful colors, and play the role and develop the skills of a naturalist tracking animals in the wild. Thanks to Animal Wonders and their live birds, we will discover the science of ornithology by investigating different species of birds and how they fit into their own niches in the environment. Children can be dropped off between 8:30-9 am (no one will be allowed in any earlier) and must be picked up between 3:30-4 pm. Bring a sack lunch and a drink. Pre-registration is required and this class will fill up fast. Price: $65 ($72 nonresidents) Phone: (913) 831-3359 Location: Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood Drive, Roeland Park, KS
• Spring Break Bash: Friday, March 19, 10am - 1pm. (All Ages) Splish splash…we’re having a spring break bash! Swim on over to the indoor Roeland Park Aquatic Center for a swimmingly good time. There will be organized games in the pool area and a craft outside the pool area. Adults and children alike can dive on into the pool for some swimming free time. Lunch will be served. Don’t sing the spring break blues…join us for a splashing good time!Price: $5 for Adults and children over 3, Free for children under 3 Phone: (913) 831-3359 Location: Roeland Park Aquatic Center, 4843 Rosewood Drive, Roeland Park, KS

Jumping Jax: Jumping Jax is Southern Johnson County's favorite Indoor Inflatable Playplace.

• www.jumpingjaxparties.com Jumping Jax 12022 Blue Valley Pkwy, Overland Park, KS. 913.469.JUMP
• Open Play: Jumping Jax will be open for Open Play during Spring Break. 10 am to 6 pm Monday thru Friday. $8 for the first child and $5 for each additional child, children under 2 are $4.

Language Workshop for Children at the Kids Club: Language immersion program teaching Spanish to children through educational fun!

• www.KidsClubKC.com The Kids Club 11648 W. 135th St. Overland Park, KS 913.685.3300
• Spanish Camp-Like Enrichment by The Language Workshop for Children® at the Kids’ Club. Language immersion fun lets youngsters enjoy activities while discovering Spanish with games and fun. Children absorb Spanish actively through LWFC structured playgroup lessons, games, arts and crafts, movement, charades and original LWFC vocabulary-building songs -- new each week. Tuition. Ages 3 – 10 years. Spring enrolled students receive special discount! $145 when enrolled Monday – Friday or pay $32/day. New students $199 or $42/day – $15 registration fee for new students is waived when\ enrolled M-F and it includes Workbook/CD & Storybook.

Mathnasium!: Did your child's teacher make suggestions at parent/teacher conferences of specific skills your child should practice before taking the upcoming Kansas State Math Assessment? Mathnasium of Blue Valley is excited to offer special "Focus On" classes during Spring Break.

• www.Mathnasium.com/BlueValley Mathnasium 15253 W. 135th St. Olathe, KS. 913.780.3545
• Focus On Classes for Spring Break: Monday, March 15 through Thursday, March 18: Four, 1 hour sessions, by appointment. Times available between 3pm and 7pm. Session for Ages: 3rd through 8th grades Price: $80 Includes registration, materials and a Mathnasium T-shirt

Overland Park Arboretum: Celebrate Spring at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens... flowers are in bloom, plants are green, and special programs are available all month long!

• www.OPABG.org Overland Park Arboretum 8909 W. 179th St. Overland Park, KS. 913.685.3604. Visit the Arboretum any time! Open seven days a week: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Geocaching and Letterboxing: Monday, March 15, 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Basic instruction class for children on Geocaching, a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices to locate outdoor hidden containers called geocaches. Fun for the entire family. FREE, but reservations are required.
• Making Faerie Terrariums: Tuesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 18, 10:00 am to 11:30 am $25.00 per terrarium. Terrariums are a great project for kids to learn about ecosystems while building their very own whimsical garden. Each child will learn basic gardening techniques while creating a terrarium decorated with faeries and colorful butterflies. All supplies and instruction are provided. Ages 5 to 10, parental supervision suggested. Reservations required, class size limited to 15.

Paint Glaze & Fire Ceramics: Paint your own pottery at Paint, Glaze, and Fire. Choose from an extensive selection of ceramic pieces, choose from a wide variety of paints and tools, and create your very own one-of-a-kind work of art!

• www.PaintGlazeAndFire.net Paint Glaze and Fire12683 Metcalf Avenue. Overland Park, KS. 913.661.2529
• Spring Break Special! Half Off all Studio Fees March 15-19!

Social Suppers: Social Suppers offers a fresh new way of making great meals. Their recipes are fool-proof – every ingredient you need is on-hand and ready to help make your meal prep a breeze. Clean-up? It’s somebody else’s job! Come on in, grab an apron, and enjoy our appetizers while you create customized cuisine for your family! This is an excellent Parent Child activity, so bring the kids and prepare some delicious and nutritious freezer meals!

• Visit www.SocialSuppers.com to find a location near you! Locations in Kansas include: Leavenworth, Lenexa, and Prairie Village. Locations in Missouri include: Lee's Summit, Liberty, and Barry Rd.
• Spring Menus Available: Select delicious spring classics as you create freezer meals with your kids!

Wonderscope Children's Museum: Hands-on exhibits and fun at this interactive Children's Museum

• www.Wonderscope.org Wonderscope Children's Museum 5700 King, Shawnee, KS. 913.287.8888
• Be the First to See NEW Things at Wonderscope: Check out the ALL NEW changes coming to the Market exhibit this spring. Come out during Spring Break and see the first of these exciting new elements and activities - play in the new Barn, feed animals, & dress up like farm animals! Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun Noon-5pm.
• Tuesday Art: March 16 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. $1.00 + admission/child. A “drop in” activity for children ages 3-5 years old and their adults which offer hands-on, self-directed activities that encourage the “process” rather than the “product” in art making. From gadget painting to sticky business, get ready to try out a variety of art processes and materials. Dress for mess!
• Maria Anthony in Concert: March 17 at 1 p.m. Concert $2.50 + admission/child. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, join us for a performance with Maria Anthony as she performs Celtic songs with accompaniment on guitar, flute, and bodhran (Irish frame drum). After the performance, children will be given the opportunity to try out the instruments.
• 940 Dance Company: March 19 at 10:30 a.m.  $2.50 + admission/child. 940 Dance Company is committed to bringing the magic of dance to communities throughout the Midwest. Come see this 6-person dance group as they perform kid-friendly dance routines.

For EVEN MORE Fun in Kansas City This week:

• Guide to St. Patrick's Day in Kansas City 2010!
• Kansas City Calendar of Events Note: There are MANY More Fun things to do in Kansas City during Spring Break, from Roller Skating, to Toddler Outings and Storytimes, to live plays or puppet shows, and many more terrific Spring Programs all around Kansas City all week long!
• Going Places in Kansas City

by: Kristina Light

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