Summer at Barstow

Everything Fun Under the Sun!

Summer at Barstow offers Kansas City's best camp experiences for kids of all ages, every interest and all kinds of schedules. Families love having hundreds of choices in academics, arts and hobbies, cooking, field trips, sports and STEAM learning.

Campers love our teachers and staff, who create an atmosphere where fun and friendship thrive. That's why they voted us a "Kansas City Favorite" once again! Browse our online catalog and make your plan early — these camps fill fast!

2026 Registration Dates

Current Barstow Families: Thursday. Jan. 15, 6 a.m.
Returning Summer Families: Wed. Jan. 28,  7 p.m.
General Registration: Fri., Jan. 30, 7 p.m.

The Summer at Barstow catalog is going digital for 2026. Expect the same great camps and easy-to-read format that's simple to navigate in a digital format.

2025 Camp Catalog

 

Summer at Barstow Camper

“You get to choose from so much! It’s one of the best parts of summer!”

About Our Camps

Academic Camps

Academic camps are a great way to review, maintain and enhance skills introduced in the previous school year.

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  • 6-week morning camp

    Open to grades 1-5
  • 4-week morning camp 

    Open to grades 6-8
  • 2 levels of academic camps

    Grades 1-4 
  • Skill Sharpener

    Review & maintain skills from previous year
  • YOUniversity Camp

    Give your child a head start on the next grade level
  • Low student-teacher ratio

    Allows students to advance at their own pace
  • Language arts and math

    With a focus on individual skill development
  • Field Trips Included

    Two field trips grades 1-5, one field trip grades 6-8.

Early Childhood Camps

Mini and Kindi Camps support campers as they grow physically, socially and emotionally. Early childhood professionals lead independent and group activities at a 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio. Campers must be three years old on or before May 27 and toilet trained.

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  • Early Childhood Sample Schedule

    Extended Care Available
    7:15–9 a.m. & 3:30-6 p.m.

    Weekly Theme & Snack
    9–10:15 a.m.

    Special Guest/Event
    10:15–11:30 a.m.

    Playground & Lunch
    11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

    Academic Time
    12:30–1:15 p.m.

    Interactive Centers & Snack
    1:15–2:15 p.m.

    Water Play Wednesdays
    2:15–3:15 p.m.
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And Many More

Summer at Barstow also offers hundreds of additional camps in these categories: Art & Hobbies, Cooking, Dance & Theatre, Day Trippers, Gaming, Sports & Games and STEAM.

Academic Camp Sample Schedule

8–9 a.m.
Extended Care Available

9 a.m.–noon
Reading, Writing & Math

Noon–12:30 p.m.
Bring your own lunch

12:30–3:30 p.m.
Choose Your Adventure!

3:30–6 p.m.
Extended Care Available

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  • Photo of Maxwell Williams

    Maxwell Williams 

    Director of Summer Programs & Extended Care
    (816) 277-0429
  • Photo of Shealey McKenzie

    Shealey McKenzie 

    Assistant Director of Summer Programs & Extended Care
    (816) 277-0443
  • Photo of Jaylee Beckley

    Jaylee Beckley 

    Assistant Director of Summer Programs & Extended Care
    (816) 277-0409
  • Photo of Dan McNickle

    Dan McNickle 

    Executive Director Summer Programs & Extended Care, Community Relations and Barstow Fund Manager
    (816) 277-0428

Where to Find Us

Driving Directions

The Barstow School is located at 11511 State Line Road in southern Kansas City, Missouri. 

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  • From I-435

    Take the State Line Road exit. Travel south on State Line Road for approximately 1 mile. The Barstow School is located to the left (east) at approximately 115th Street. Look for the sign marking our driveway.
  • From Midtown/Plaza

    The Barstow School is only a 20 minute drive from the Country Club Plaza. Take Ward Parkway south to 89th Street. Turn right on 89th Street to State Line Road. Turn left (south) on State Line Road and continue to 115th Street. The Barstow School is located to the left (east) at approximately 115th Street. Look for the sign marking our driveway.