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Berry Patch
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Circle
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Escape
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G.O.A.T
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Giving Grove
Summer at Barstow
Have you heard the buzz? Summer at Barstow is just around the corner — and there are hundreds of reasons campers swarm to us every year!
Summer at Barstow offers Kansas City's best camp experience for kids of all ages, every interest and all kinds of schedules. Our campus is a hive of activity from late May to mid-August, as kids move from one adventure to the next.
Our experienced staff creates an atmosphere where fun and friendship thrive. Whether you want academic enrichment, arts and hobbies, dance & theatre, sports & games or STEAM learning at our brand-new IDEA Space, this is the place to 'bee' your best.
Our experienced staff creates an atmosphere where fun and friendship thrive. Whether you want academic enrichment, arts and hobbies, dance & theatre, sports & games or STEAM learning at our brand-new IDEA Space, this is the place to 'bee' your best.
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COVID INFORMATION
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2022 Health & Safety Procedures
The Barstow School campus is mask-optional. We encourage campers to wash their hands frequently. Our building is cleaned and sanitized daily. Please review the Summer 2022 COVID-19 protocols and procedures.Read More
Summer at Barstow Camper
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
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4-week morning camp
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2 levels of academic camps
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Skill Sharpener
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YOUniversity Camp
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Low student-teacher ratio
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Language arts and math
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Progress reports
Available for all grades once or twice per session
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
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 June 1 and toilet trained.
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 learning offered at the Dan & Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space in Leawood.
Early Childhood Sample Schedule
7:15–9 a.m. & 3:30-6 p.m.
Extended Care Available
9–10:15 a.m.
Weekly Theme & snack
10:15–11:30 a.m.
Special Guest/Event
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Playground & lunch
12:30–1:15 a.m.
Academic Time
1:15–2:30 p.m.
Interactive Centers & snack
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Friday Water Play
Where to Find Us
Driving Directions
The Barstow School is located at 11511 State Line Road in southern Kansas City, Missouri. The Dan & Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space, our STEAM learning center, is located approximately a half mile south of campus at 12200 State Line Road, Leawood, Kansas.
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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.
Important Numbers
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Summer at Barstow office
816-277-0445
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