Coming together as a community we invite you to become a sponsor for several outstanding events planned by Olathe’s civic community to help the Center of Grace Capital Campaign meet its grow. April 25 – Omelet Fest and Children’s Carnival May 28 “Take a Steak in the Future” Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Pavilion. 
Camp Wood YMCA offered day and residential summer camps, year-round outdoor education and event hosting. Programs are guided by a commitment to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Champions Special Ministries (CSM) is a nonprofit organization offering national and international day camps for children and youth adults with an intellectual, cognitive or physical disability. CSM camp consists of 5 days of high-energy, high fun activities including games, sports, dance, arts, crafts, Bible stories, worship, music, and themed parties.
Johnson County Community College offers many opportunities for your student entering grades 6-12 this summer. Camps begin June 1 and continues for 10 weeks through the week of August 3. Choose from a wide variety of classes in technology, LEGO, STEM, Coding, Babysitter’s training, Photoshop, Robotics, Spanish, art, sewing, calligraphy, career explorations, and tons more! Registration began February 3.
The Olathe Noon Lions Club presents the 30th Annual Olathe Free Health Fair Saturday, March 7, 8 am-11:00 am at the Olathe Community Center. Providers will screen for high blood pressure, skin damage, hearing loss, heart and lung health, cholesterol, vision loss, mouth cancer, children’s vision loss and much more!
Do you have child in your home who is a dancer, an acrobat, a musician or aspiring actress or actor? Then check out summer camp options through Trilogy.
If you are a parent, teacher or caregiver of an individual with special needs, or a self advocate, please come! Hosted by Blue Valley Schools on Thursday, February 27, 5-8:00 p.m. at the Hilltop Conference Center. Over 100 vendors representing various disabilities, information on camps and other recreational opportunities, therapies, equipment, adult/transition services, financial/legal, health and wellness and more.
ATTENTION PARENTS! Olathe Rush Soccer Club is a nonprofit providing opportunities for youth to play soccer since 1980. Online Registration for U6 (Kindergarten) through U8 (grade 2) is open, and school teams are already forming.
We are recruiting for our team… no experience necessary. Consider what rowing can do for you… strength, endurance, discipline, teamwork, plus scholarship opportunities at major colleges… in a high-intensity, low impact, no-contact sport.
Boys and girls in Kindergarten through Gr. 4 can register online for the Olathe Parks and Rec Spring Soccer Leagues. League play starts April 4 and the registration deadline is March 6.
Students in grades 3-6 can register for the Olathe Parks and Rec Youth Volleyball League. Games begin April 4. Your applications may be made online. These leagues provide an environment which emphasizes fun, safety, participation, skills development and sportsmanship.
On-line registration begins January 2 through March 15. Players register by current grade in the school year 2019=20. Practices and games begin in April. Season ends mid-June, with a City championship tournament for all grades following the regular season.
5,000 years of civilization reborn… Come and see this enchanting story of incredible hope and history presented in magnificent music and dance. Kauffman Center, March 28-29, Seats are available now!
On February 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. the Johnson County League of Women Voters are hosting a Centennial Celebration Event for the passage of the 19th Amendment at Yardley Hall at Johnson County Community College. Featured speaker is Rosie Rios, 43rd Treasurer of the United States. Rios is currently leading Empowerment 2020, a movement that focuses on the recognition of historic American women and advocates for women in leadership positions. Additional information and tickets are available at www.lwvjoco.org/events/lwv-centennial-celebration/.
Families and individuals are invited to participate in the 30th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Stroll November 28, 9 a.m. at the Sprint Campus, Overland Park KS. Come be a part of the oldest an best Thanksgiving Day race in town!
Volunteer opportunities are available for students (15 years or older) and adults to assist children (ages 6+) and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Events are scheduled monthly throughout the school year and are held at Hillcrest Covenant Church. For more info contact School Year Director Meg Ward meg@championsspecialministries.org
Champions Special Ministries exists to provide meaningful programs for kids (ages 6+) and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Monthly school year events are designed to bring community integration and relationship connections.