HOMESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS
_{Genesis Health Club, with instruction by Destiny Davis, is offering a 6th session of swim classes! Mondays (7/13 thru 8/17) Wednesdays (7/15 thru 8/19)
$90 per child- 6 week session (no partial sessions)
Please sign up by 7/10 so we have time to finalize the schedule.}

SUMMER SEEK AND FIND
_{Saturday, June 27 · All day · Riverside Branch Library, St. Joseph · FREE
Drop in anytime and hunt for a hidden children's book character or dinosaur somewhere in the library. No registration needed — it's a weekly recurring activity all summer.}

FISHING CLINIC — KRUG PARK
_{Saturday, June 27 · 9:00–11:00 AM · Krug Park, St. Joseph · FREE
Missouri Department of Conservation leads this one, and they bring the poles and worms. A solid morning outdoors for any kid curious about fishing.}

SUMMER READING: WINDOW CLINGS
_{Tuesday, June 30 · 10:00–10:45 AM · Downtown Library
Tuesday, June 30 · 3:00–3:45 PM · Carnegie Library
Wednesday, July 1 · 10:00–10:45 AM · East Hills Library
Wednesday, July 1 · 3:00–3:45 PM · Washington Park Library
FREE · All ages, children focus. Kids design and make their own window clings from scratch — this one involves paint, so dress accordingly.
Contact Evelyn Holtzclaw at [email protected] or (816) 232-7729 ext. 420.}

DINOSAUR GARDEN
_{Monday, June 29 · 5:00–6:30 PM · Savannah Branch Library, Meeting Room, Savannah
FREE· Ages 6–11 (adult required)
Build a miniature garden fit for a dinosaur; all supplies provided. Bring your own container if you have a favorite. Registration required.}

TRICKY TUESDAY! — MOVIE DAY
_{Tuesday, June 30 · 4:00–5:00 PM · Washington Park Library, 1821 N 3rd St, St. Joseph
FREE · Ages 6–12 - A PG movie (105 min) plus popcorn — no registration required.
Contact Kirstie Healey at [email protected] or (816) 232-2052.}

RED, WHITE AND BLUE CRAFTS
_{Wednesday, July 1 · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · Savannah Branch Library, Meeting Room, Savannah FREE · All ages - Drop-in patriotic crafts for Independence Day — come and go anytime, all supplies provided, no registration needed.}

PERLER BEADS — PATRIOTIC EDITION
_{Wednesday, July 1 · 3:30–4:15 PM · Riverside Branch Library, StoryHouse, St. Joseph
FREE· Ages 0–11 - Drop in and create a patriotic-themed Perler bead project using the library's collection. No registration needed.}

LIBRARY LEGO LAB
_{Wednesday, July 1 · 5:30–6:30 PM · Riverside Branch Library, CreateSpace, St. Joseph
FREE · Ages 6–11, teens, and adults - Drop-in building for all ages — yes, adults too.
No registration needed.}

POKÉ PARTY
_{Wednesday, July 1 · 4:30–6:30 PM · East Hills Library, 502 N Woodbine Rd, St. Joseph
FREE · All ages - All supplies provided. Contact (816) 236-2136.
Pokémon crafts, activities, battles, and trades — bring your cards, handheld games, and art to share.}

CHESS AND CHECKERS CLUB
_{Thursday, July 2 · 6:00–7:30 PM · Riverside Branch Library, CreateSpace, St. Joseph
FREE · All ages and skill levels - Drop-in chess and checkers — all experience levels welcome, from total beginner to seasoned player.}

WINDSOCK CUP CRAFT
_{Thursday, July 2 · 10:00–11:00 AM · Downtown Library, 927 Felix St, St. Joseph
FREE· Children (adults must accompany kids 8 and under)
Read a book and make a festive 4th of July windsock cup. Involves paint — dress for mess. Registration required. Contact (816) 232-7729.}

AMERICA 250: PATRIOTIC TIE-DYE
_{Friday, July 3 · 10:00–11:00 AM · East Hills Library, 502 N Woodbine Rd, St. Joseph
FREE · All ages, children focus - Contact (816) 236-2136
Celebrate America's 250th with red, white, and blue tie-dye. Bring a 100% cotton t-shirt — dyes and instructions provided.}

HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP — BUILD A GO KART
_{Saturday, July 4 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM · Home Depot, St. Joseph · FREE · Ages 5–12
Kids build a wooden go kart from provided materials and leave with a certificate, apron, and commemorative pin. Kits are first come, first served — registration is recommended.}

YOUTH TENNIS CAMP
_{July 6–9, 2026 · 8:00am–8:45am daily · Noyes Tennis Complex, St. Joseph
$50 per participant - A four-day camp for ages 5–13 covering court basics through St. Joseph Parks, Recreation, and Civic Facilities. Registration closes July 1 — sign up in person at 1920 Grand Avenue (Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm) or call 816-271-5501.}

ART CAMP
_{AR Workshop in St. Joseph is running youth cart camps this June and July for ages 7+
(Use code JESS25 for $25 OFF) Explore the Workshop Themes}

NEWSIES THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
_{Friday, July 24th · 10am · Historic Missouri Theatre in St. Joseph.
Creative Arts Productions will be inviting the homeschool groups in the area again for this year’s dress rehearsal performance. The cost is $5 per person - NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Simply show up the day of the event and enjoy the show!}

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER
_{Saturday, July 18 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM · Advanced Auto Parts, 801 S Belt, St. Joseph
A local Cub Scout Pack is raising funds and looking to potentially add a daytime den for the homeschool community. Come support them and reach out to Julie if you're curious about getting involved. Contact: [email protected]}

2026 SUMMER READING CHALLENGE — WHITE HOUSE
_{June 1 – September 4, 2026 · Online / Nationwide · FREE · Grades K–8
Kids who read 12 books by September 4 receive a personalized certificate, America 250 bookmark, a special prize, and a chance to win a trip to Washington D.C. Easy to add alongside whatever your family is already reading this summer.}

CANNED FILM FESTIVAL
_{June 29 - July 2 · Mon–Thu · 11:00 AM · Regal Hollywood 10, St. Joseph, MO
A Minecraft Movie or Sonic the Hedgehog 2
$1 or one non-perishable food donation per entry gets you into a summer movie on the big screen. Summer Movie Express}

Theatre Auditions for September 24th-27th Performance

VOLUNTEER FOOD DRIVE @ CANNED FILM FESTIVAL
_{June 1 – August 13 · Mon–Thu · 10:00–11:00 AM · Regal Hollywood 10, St. Joseph, MO
Your kids can help collect food donations for Second Harvest Community Food Bank right before the movie — two volunteer slots per day (adult supervision required)
Contact: Jonna Gallegos ·[email protected]  · 816-273-6572}

SKATE CITY KANSAS — FREE PIZZA FRIDAY Shawnee, Overland Park, and Wyandotte locations, KS (~50 mi)
_{Friday, June 26 · 7:00–8:00 PM · Come skate, snack, and enjoy the night with us. Just make sure to mention it at the door for it to apply. Mark your calendars and bring your appetite!}

KC STARS AND STRIPES FIREWORKS Kansas City, MO (~55 mi)
_{Saturday, July 4 · Fireworks begin approximately 9:41 PM · National WWI Museum and Memorial · FanFest/all-access ticket for the venue; Penn Valley Park (across the street) is free - Triple-sized fireworks display marking America's 250th birthday and Liberty Memorial's 100th anniversary. If you want FREE, grab a spot at Penn Valley Park with your own food and drinks — it's a great view.}

KC Shakes Heart of America SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Kansas City, MO (~57 mi)

KIDS BOWL FREE Kansas City, MO (~55 mi)
_{Mon–Fri · Open–5:00 PM · Through October · Main Event KC North, 8081 Roanridge Road, Kansas City, MO 64151 · Register to claim two free games per day for kids 15 and under (standard shoe rental rates apply). A Family Pass unlocks adult games for $5, and members can grab a $10 arcade card for $5. Call (816) 281-2020 with questions.}

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