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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. Campers love having hundreds of choices in academics, arts and hobbies, cooking, field trips, sports and STEAM — lead by teachers and staff who create an atmosphere where fun and friendship thrive.
Our Online Catalog is Live!
Scroll through hundreds of new and returning camps with one click to registration on every page.
Registration Dates
Current Barstow Families
Thursday, Jan. 15, 6 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 15, 6 a.m.
Returning Summer Families
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 7 p.m.
General Registration
Thursday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m.
Summer AI Course for Grades 8-12
"Designing Projects for Social Good with Generative AI" is a project-based program by Inspirit AI, developed and taught by Stanford, MIT and Ivy League alumni and graduate students. Participants will explore leading AI tools, then design and build their own AI-powered project addressing a real-world challenge. This course is hosted at the Dan & Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space, powered by The Barstow School. No previous AI experience required.
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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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
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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.
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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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.
