This summer’s reading program theme is “Libraries Rock!”  Get ready to rock out, get groovy and have some fun at the library this summer.  A variety of fun activities are planned for kids going into 5th grade and younger.  English   Spanish

Free meals for kids 18 and under.  Kindergartners and younger must be supervised.  Meals must be consumed on-site. Friday, May 25, Monday-Thursday: May 29-August 15.  Free Community Lunch for ALL ages every Friday June 1-August 10. 

Camp Connection is designed to facilitate social skills development in a fun, structured and supportive environment for children, ages 6-16, with social challenges related to an autism spectrum disorder, social communication disorder or other developmental disorder. 

Downtown Olathe and Fourth Fridays are a perfect summer combination.  Don’t miss out on the great party that features live music, food trucks, free activities for the kids, and local shops and restaurants.  5:30-8 p.m. every fourth Friday… May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, and Sept. 28. 

Young Rembrandts is offering an awesome selection of summer workshops at the Olathe Community Center for students Gr. K-5.  Workshops include Cooking and Baking, Summer Fun, Cartoon Adventures in Space, Pastel Colorful Critters, and Cartoon Workshop.

Youth Tech Inc. offers students ages 6-17 summer technology courses including animation, web design, application design, graphic design, movie makers, robotics-battle bots, and more!  Space is limited.  Five Johnson County locations are offered. 

The Pollinator Prairie is hosting a FREE family-friendly event on June 22, 9am-2pm at 320 S. Blake St. in Olathe.  The even is open to the public at the garden in Olathe in conjunction with National Pollinator Week.  Activities include:  Caterpillar Petting Zoo, Bat Exhibit, Caterpillar and Butterfly Exhibits, Bird of Pray Exhibit, Native Bees vs Honey Bees, Building Native Bee Houses, Bringing Nature Home, “Get Your Fingers in the Dirt,” Arts and Crafts, and much more. 

Those Left Behind is a support group to help connect high school and college age survivors left behind after the loss of a family member to suicide.  This secular based support group is facilitated by licensed mental health therapists.  Parental permission to participate is required if under the age of 18.  More info on flyer. 

Summer Basketball Camps are offered for boys in grades 1-10.  Three sessions:  June 11-14, 25-28 and July 23-26.  Register at www.RockyLamar.com

This summer, Kansas State University’s Olathe campus and the KU Edwards Campus are teaming up to offer multiple STEM-based camps for middle school students.  Camps support math and science in a fun and safe environment and are geared for students entering 6th grade and leaving the 8th grade.  On the flyer click on K-State Olathe summer camps or KU Edwards summer camps for registration information. 

Summer art classes are available for children, including clay, drawing and copper repousse. 

Seeking driver education training that fits your busy summer schedule?  New courses start each week throughout summer. 

Join us for a fun-filled summer day camp for kids (ages 6+) and adults with intellectual, developmental or physical disabilities July 9-13 at City Center Church, Lenexa. 

Families seeking enrichment opportunities for their students entering grades 6-12 benefit from a wide variety of offerings at Johnson County Community College this summer.  Registration has begun and courses typically fill quickly. 

Trilogy Cultural Arts Centre offer 15 opportunities to make this summer a summer your children will never forget! 

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ACEing Autism provides a tennis clinic designed specifically for children with Autism.  Each participant will have, at minimum, a one-on-one volunteer to help them throughout the session.  Tennis rackets are available if needed.  Please contact Katie Harris at aceingkansas@gmail.com for additional information.  Cost and registration information provided on flyer.  Location:  Kansas City Racquet Club, 6501 E. Frontage Rd. Merriam KS. 

Does your child want to improve their skills while having fun playing baseball, basketball, cheer, football, soccer, softball, volleyball, and/or strength and conditioning?  Learn from one of the top competitive universities with the Kansas City metro area right here in Olathe!  Bring a friend to MidAmerica Nazarene University’s sport specific camps during spring break, summer, and/or winter break to learn from collegiate coaches.  More information about the dates, times, costs, and ages at www.mnusports.com/camps or call 913-971-2178.