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.
**Be Advised: Wednesday dates may move to Tuesdays or Thursdays}

SKIPPY THE DRUM MACHINE
_{Monday, July 6 · 3:00–3:45 PM · Savannah Branch Library, Savannah
Monday, July 6 · 6:00–6:45 PM · Riverside Branch Library, St. Joseph
FREE · Drop-in concert and music education program with a focus on kids ages 6–11, though all ages are welcome.}

TRICKY TUESDAY!
_{Tuesday, July 7 · 4:00–5:00 PM · Washington Park Library, Storytime Room, 1821 N 3rd St, St. Joseph, MO · FREE - Stories and a space-themed craft for ages 6–12.
No registration needed — just show up. Questions? Contact Kirstie Healey at [email protected] or (816) 232-2052.}

AMERICA250 CONCERT
_{Tuesday, July 7 · 6:00–7:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library, Community Room AB, St. Joseph, MO · FREE - Local musicians Leslie Thompson and Christie Ottinger perform from the American canon in honor of the nation's 250th. Drop-in, all ages.}

CREATURES BY THERESA
_{Wednesday, July 8 · 3:00–3:45 PM · Savannah Branch Library, Meeting Room, Savannah
FREE - Theresa visits to talk about small animals and what caring for them actually looks like. Drop-in, all ages.}

FOSSIL DIG
_{Wednesday, July 8 · 3:30–4:15 PM · Riverside Branch Library, StoryHouse, St. Joseph
FREE - A quick introduction to fossils followed by hands-on digging for ages 0–11.
Registration required.}

HOMESCHOOL BOOK CLUB
_{Thursday, July 9 · 10:30–11:30 AM · Riverside Branch Library, StoryHouse, St. Joseph
FREE - Read or listen to a book at your level, then show up to discuss it and do a related activity with other homeschoolers. Drop-in, ages 0–11.}

AMERICAN WOODWORKING
_{Thursday, July 9 · 6:00–7:30 PM · Riverside Branch Library, St. Joseph
FREE - Roger Martin of the St. Joseph Woodworkers Guild demonstrates woodworking as part of the America 250 series. Ages 6 and up. Drop-in.}

FOSSIL DIG
_{Friday, July 10 · 10:00–11:00 AM or Friday, July 10 · 5:00–6:00 PM
Savannah Branch Library, Meeting Room, Savannah
FREE - Learn about fossils and do some digging — two sessions to choose from, morning and evening. Registration required; pick the time that works for you.}

OUTDOOR MOVIE — DR. SEUSS' THE LORAX
_{Friday, July 10 · 3:00 PM · Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center, 100 S 10th St
FREE - Outdoor movie screening hosted by St. Joseph Parks, Recreation, and Civic Facilities. All ages welcome — bring the whole crew.}

SUMMER SEEK AND FIND
_{Saturday, July 11 · All Day · Riverside Branch Library, St. Josep - FREE
Hunt for a hidden children's book character or dinosaur somewhere in the library each week. A fun reason to browse. Drop-in.}

UNEARTH A STORY CRAFTERNOON
_{Saturday, July 11 · 1:00–2:00 PM · Carnegie Library, 316 Massachusetts St, St. Joseph
FREE - Drop-in dinosaur craft session with all supplies provided. Children 8 and under need a parent or caregiver present. Contact: [email protected]}

SUMMER SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT
_{Saturday, July 11 · 2:00–5:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library, Community Room AB, St. Joseph FREE - Three rounds of Swiss-style Scrabble, each against a new opponent. Boards and a dictionary provided. Registration opens two weeks before the event. Ages 6 and up.}

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
_{July 10th - 12th · Missouri Theater - Saint Joseph, MO
Prices vary based on seat location.
Come enjoy the magic of live theatre and storytelling at its finest, featuring incredible local talent that you’ll not want to miss.}

CAMP INVENTION: SPARK
_{Monday–Friday, July 6–10 · 9:00 AM–3:30 PM · emPowerU, Mosaic Life Care Foundation, 518 S. 6th Street, St. Joseph, MO · $285 campers (grades K–6) · $185 Leaders-in-Training (grades 7–9) A week-long STEM camp from the National Inventors Hall of Fame — kids experiment, build, and create in hands-on challenges.}

CREATEARIUM ART CAMP
_{Tuesdays–Fridays, June 30–August 7 · 1:00–4:00 PM
Createarium, 110 N Bridge St, Smithville, MO · $175/week (10% off second child, 10% off third child) Weekly sessions covering painting, sculpture, and mixed media, with a mini art show at the end of each week. Kindergarten through 8th grade.}

KIDS CARTOON ACADEMY ART CAMP
_{Online · FREE · Ages 7–14. Live cartooning lessons with replay access — a step-by-step system that builds drawing skills and creative confidence over several sessions.}

TEEN SERIES ART CAMP
_{July 6th - 10th · 1:00pm - 3:30pm · AR Workshop, St. Joseph TEEN SERIES
Designed for tweens and teens, this elevated camp experience includes on-trend projects and a relaxed social setting for older makers who want to craft with style and independence. (Use code JESS25 for $25 OFF) Registration Required}

K-POP SERIES ART CAMP
_{July 6th - 10th · 1:00pm - 3:30pm · AR Workshop, St. Joseph K-Popstar Series
Designed for ages 7+, this camp lets kids step into the vibrant world of K-Pop with DIY projects inspired by their favorite music and trends. (Use code JESS25 for $25 OFF) Registration Required}

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]}

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 at the door - NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED}

CANNED FILM FESTIVAL
_{July 6th - 9th · Mon–Thu · 11:00 AM · Regal Hollywood 10, St. Joseph, MO
How to Train Your Dragon or Sonic the Hedgehog 3
$1 or one non-perishable food donation per entry gets you into a summer movie on the big screen. Summer Movie Express}

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.}

_{Donation Opportunity for Orrick Acres Rescue - Annual Vet Day was July 1st!}

July Auditions for September 24th-27th Performance
Email them directly for audition material, if you’re not on their FB page.

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}

Reminder: Teaching applications open on July 7th

KIDS EMPIRE NORTH KANSAS CITY Kansas City, MO (~55 mi)
_{Ongoing · Zona Rosa Mall, North Kansas City, MO Prices vary — see website
Brand new indoor playground with giant climbing structures, slides, motorcycle rides, arcade games, and a dedicated toddler area. A solid heat-escape option}

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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