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Happy Sunday! This week is bittersweet for most– the lazy, no-homework, sleep-in-late, stay-up-late days of summer are over. School begins.  Fall sports, back-to-school days and nights, homework and crazy schedules will soon fill our weeks.  I have to send a special “good luck wish” to my darling babysitter– she spent lots of her summer with my kids and headed off this morning for her first year at K-State.  I happened to catch her family as they were backing out of their driveway this morning…mom had tears streaming down her face and it brought back so many memories of my own freshman move-in day. Good luck, Katie!  Have fun.

Sunday, August 14, 2011
• Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO – August 11 thru August 21 – 5 & under FREE every day (kids 6 to 12, just $2); lot of free kids’ entertainment
• Festival of Butterflies, Powell Gardens, Kingsville, MO – August 5 thru August 7 and August 12 thru August 14 – no carnival but still super cool!

Monday, August 15, 2011

• Hands-On History at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial (KCMO), Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings all summer. Details:https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=220669554619250




Tuesday, August 16, 2011

• Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO – August 11 thru August 21 – 5 & under FREE every day (kids 6 to 12, just $2); lot of free kids’ entertainment




Wednesday, August 17, 2011

• Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO – August 11 thru August 21 – 5 & under FREE every day (kids 6 to 12, just $2); lot of free kids’ entertainment

• Baby Signs ® with Stormi – Playgroup for kids under 3 yrs using signs to sing fun songs, read books, and play games. Activities will include puppet and parachute play, music, bubbles, and age appropriate toys. This is an opportunity to network with other parents using signs and to learn and use signs in interactive, outdoor play! Aug 17th from 10am-11am and Sept 17th 10am-11am both at Little Monkey Bizness in Shawnee KS.




Thursday, August 18, 2011

• Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO – August 11 thru August 21 – 5 & under FREE every day (kids 6 to 12, just $2); lot of free kids’ entertainment
• Dog Days of Summer at Briarcliff Village – Celebrate the fabulous canine companion of your life at the Briarcliff Village Dog Days of Summer Farmers Market! Bring the family and your friendly leashed dog to join us on Thursday, Aug 18 from 5p-7p.




Friday, August 19, 2011

• Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO – August 11 thru August 21 – 5 & under FREE every day (kids 6 to 12, just $2); lot of free kids’ entertainment
• Parkville Days Riverfest, Parkville, MO – August 19 thru August 21
• Trails West!, St. Joseph, MO – August 19 thru August 21
• Ethnic Enrichment Festival, Kansas City, MO – August 19 thru August 21

Has Memorial Day 2009 really come and gone?  That can only mean one thing…it’s the official start of summer! Since our aim at KC Kids Fun is to help you find great things to do with your kids, I thought I’d offer up two lists.  One happens to be a frequently-read and requested list that we came up with last summer.  You longtime readers might remember the “30 Fun Things” list of things to do with your kids in Kansas City over the summer from last year.  I think it’s worth re-posting! The items on this list might serve as a “to-do” list for your summer activities.

The second list I’m offering up (see adjacent graphic) was NOT authored by Kate and I, but by Kate’s 6-year-old daughter.  Although not frequently requested, it might also serve as a “to-do” list for your summer activities!!  Kate tells me that item 2, “Grabing”, doesn’t refer to “grabbing” or “groping”; but gardening.  Now that’s what I call summertime fun.

It’s still not too late for you procrastinators to get your kids enrolled in one of the hundreds of summer camps/classes which are available!  We’ve tried to make it easy on you by providing a comprehensive listing of camps. We’ve sorted them by camp type ie) General Day Camps, Science/Nature Camps, etc.  Check out our 2009 Summer Camp Directory!

So, we’ve shared our ideas with you…READERS, WHAT DO YOU DO IN THE SUMMER WITH YOUR KC KIDS?  DO TELL!!!!

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is something that many families look forward to each summer.  Typically several hours a day for one week, kids enjoy being with their friends, playing games and even learning a thing or two–all in a safe environment.  Most VBS camps are very reasonable, at $20-$40 for the week.  Many churches even offer assistance or scholarships.

This is also a great opportunity for you to check out our extensive Preschool Directory! It’s not too late to get a spot in a fall preschool and we have links to many programs.  Check it out!

KCMO VBS programs

• Calvary Lutheran Church, 12411 Wornall Rd. KCMO
• Colonial Presbyterian Church, 95th and Wornall Rd. KCMO
• Country Club Christian Church, 6101 Ward Parkway, KCMO
• One Spirit United Methodist Church, 7900 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO
• St. John’s United Methodist Church, 6900 Ward Parkway, KCMO
• St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 9420 James A Reed Rd., KCMO

Johnson County, KS programs

• Old Missions UMC, 5519 State Park Rd., Fairway
• King of Kings Lutheran, 306 E Madison, Gardner
• Church of the Resurrection (COR), 13720 Roe, Leawood
• Lord of Life Lutheran, 3105 W. 135th St., Leawood
• Lenexa UMC, 9138 Caenan Lake Rd., Lenexa
• St. Paul’s UMC, 7740 Lackman, Lenexa
• Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal, 6630 Nall, Mission
• Advent Lutheran, 11800 W. 151st, Olathe
• Aldersgate UMC, 151st and Black Bob, Olathe
• Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 13145 S. Black Bob, Olathe
• Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 16000 W. 143rd, Olathe
• Redeemer Lutheran, 920 Alta Lane, Olathe
• Bethany Lutheran, 9101 Lamar, Overland Park
• Colonial Presbyterian, 12501 W. 137th St. Overland Park
• First Family Church, 7700 W. 143rd., Overland Park
• Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park
• Grace Covenant Presbyterian, 11100 College Blvd, Overland Park
• Heritage UMC, 12850 Quivira, Overland Park
• Knox Presbyterian, 9595 W. 95th St., Overland Park
• Legacy Christian Church, 10150 Antioch, Overland Park
• Rolling Hills Presbyterian, 9300 Nall , Overland Park
• Presbyterian Church of Stanley, 148th and Antioch, Overland Park
• Valley View UMC, 8412 W. 95th St., Overland Park
• Nall Avenue Baptist Church, 6701 Nall, Overland Park
• Asbury UMC, Prairie Village
• Hope Lutheran Church, 6308 Quivira, Shawnee
• Shawnee Presbyterian Church, 6837 Nieman, Shawnee
• Shawnee United Methodist Church, 10700 Johnson Drive, Shawnee
• Trinity Lutheran Church, 7740 Hedge Lane, Shawnee

Northland programs

• Barry Christian Church, 1500 NW Barry Rd., KCMO
• Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church, 7600 NW Barry Rd., KCMO
• St. Therese Parish, 7207 NW Hwy 9, KCMO
• Chandler Baptist Church, 11401 Hwy 33, Liberty, MO
• Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 1600 N 291 Hwy, Liberty, MO
• Platte Woods Church, 7310 NW Prairie View, Platte Woods, MO
• Liberty United Methodist Church, 1001 Sunset, Liberty, MO

Cass County, MO programs

• Crossroads United Methodist Church, 700 Quik Trip Way, Belton, MO
• First Baptist Church, 810 S. Cedar, Belton, MO
• Peculiar United Methodist Church, 20521 S. School Rd.

Kansas City, KS and Leavenworth programs

• Holy Name Catholic Church, 16 South Iowa, KCK
• Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, 4153 Rainbow Blvd, KCK
• Wallula Christian Church, 23785 139th Street, Leavenworth

Eastern Jackson County, MO programs

• Timothy Lutheran Church, 425 NW RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs
• St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 4746 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence
• The Stone Church, 1012 W. Lexington, Independence
• Sycamore Hills Baptist Church, 15200 E. 39th Street, Independence
• Grace UMC, 2400 SE 50 Hwy, Lee’s Summit
• Lee’s Summit Baptist Temple, 2614 NW Chipman Rd., Lee’s Summit
• Lee’s Summit UMC, 114 SE Douglas, Lee’s Summit
• Summit Woods Baptist Church, 2501 SE Shenandoah Dr., Lee’s Summit
• Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church, 130 NW Murray Rd., Lee’s Summit
• St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman, Lee’s Summit