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. 
Over 4,000 runners are participating in the 2018 Garmin Marathon this weekend and are expected to pass through Olathe streets between 6 am and 2 pm on Saturday, April 21. Please see attachment for road closures.
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.
A 5-mile walk benefiting the ministries of Mission Southside is planned for Saturday, April 28. The goal is for each participant or family to raise $100 from dollars-per-mile pledges. Registration is available on-line at www.missionsouthside.org The walk begins and ends at Southside’s Ministry Center, 414 E. Dennis Avenue.
Children age 18 and under are invited to meet and eat for homework help and food at both locations (downtown and Indian Creek). See flyer for days and times.
The Olathe Fire Department invites all area children to bring their bikes to the annual Olathe Helmet Head Bike Rodeo April 29, 11 am-3pm at the Olathe Medical Center campus. Kids ages 15 and under will receive a free bike helmet, while supplies last. While at the Rodeo, stop by the Olathe Medical Center’s Family Fun Fest.
Staff from the Olathe Police Department and the Johnson County Mental Health Center team up for a presentation on marijuana use by teenagers on April 19, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Olathe Community Center. Open to the community at no cost.
Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) is sponsoring a free fun family event Saturday, April 21 to honor the heroes who keep those with food allergies safe. The event features a walk and Jim Cosgrove aka Mr. Stinky Feet. More information and registration are available at www.foodallergywalk.org
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.
Seeking driver education training that fits your busy schedule? Spring registration is now open.
Volunteers are needed to serve as coaches for Summer Day Camp. All coaches must be 15+ years of age. Coaches serve as 1-on-1 buddies for campers and can earn 50 service hours.
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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When she’s in kindergarten, she can be a Girl Scout! Come learn about Girl Scouts at our upcoming events! Three opportunities are scheduled in Olathe.
Children entering grades K-6 can invent the future today as they explore technology, design futuristic dream homes and build robots. June 4-7 at Olathe North High School.
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.
In addition to Traditional Camp, Mini-Camp and Horse Camp, Camp Wood offers specialty camps including drama, skateboard, campers vs. wild, paintball, construction, media (NEW) and Forensics (NEW). Each camp offers positive role models, the importance of time spent outdoors, character development and the value of supportive friends.
Take Me Home is intended to assist adults and children who may have trouble communicating due to developmental or cognitive disabilities such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Dementia and Alzheimer’s. The program is a free service offered to the citizens of Johnson County Kansas by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.
Opportunities are available through the College Church of the Nazarene to support families and individuals at times of need. Current options include GriefShare, Depression & Anxiety, Divorce Care, Life’s Healing Choices, Individuals with Lived Experience of Mental Illness, Family + Friends of Those with Mental Illness and Band of Brothers (sexual addition and/or pornography). See flyer for schedule.