It's time to plan for Spring Break and that means many terrific family fun outings, great classes for Kansas City Kids, and Special Spring Break Programs. This is our 2021 guide to Spring Break in KC:
Note: This guide was compiled by the staff of KC Parent Magazine and may not be reproduced in print or online without permission. If you have additions to this guide, please email kristina@kcparent.com.
This guide features two sections: Spring Break Camps and Fun Outings for Families During Spring Break.
Spring Break Camps in the Kansas City Area
Spring Break Camps fill up fast! Make your reservations today! Camps require pre-registration as slots fill quickly. Some programs offer discounts for residents (through local parks & rec departments) or memberships with attractions.
KC Young Audiences
KCYA Spring Break Camp Introducing: CAMP IMAGINARIUM - Three weeks of Spring Break Camps! Ages 5-13 (8:30 am - 4:00 pm) Spend your spring break with KCYA! This camp will immerse students into the world of performing art and imagination. Throughout the week, campers will go on adventures as we explore dance, music, theatre, and visual art. We will divide campers into age-appropriate groups as their imaginations take flight.
- Week 1: March 15-19
- Week 2: March 29-April 2
- Week 3: April 5-9
Extended day childcare will not be available for Spring Break 2021; we apologize for any inconvenience. Class sizes will be limited to 10 campers to ensure social distancing. $250 per child, per week. Scholarships may be available for qualifying families
Johnson County Parks and Rec Department
- No matter which of the four Johnson County public school districts your kids attend, JCPRD can help them and the whole family stay busy with about 35 programs being offered for spring break. Different school districts will be observing different spring break dates. For the Olathe and Gardner-Edgerton district, it will be March 15 through 19; for De Soto, March 24 through 29 (Wednesday through Monday); and for Shawnee Mission, April 5 through 9. Whether your interest is in sports, or nature, there’s no shortage of fun things to do. Programs range from kids’ day out programs, to special events to instructional classes to specialty-themed day camps. While many of the spring break programs listed below are for youth, some are for families and/or all ages. Many of them are popular, and most require advance registration. Learn more on the JCPRD website.
Urban Air Trampoline Park
Urban Air Overland Park and Urban Air Lenexa are open DAILY for open jump and play times for children of all ages. Urban Air is an attractive solution to a common problem: needing one place to entertain kids of every age. If you’re a parent or guardian with more than one child whose ages differ by more than a year, you know the struggle, but we promise—there is the way. We’re not just a room full of trampolines or another neighborhood park. We’re bringing families and friends together for a hyped-up, healthy dose of jumping, climbing, swinging, crawling, building, flying, and dunking. Check out our attractions including our Kidzone and Urban Air Warrior Course to learn more about the generous helping of frenetic fun Urban Air brings to you.
Spring Break means a full week of recess at Urban Air on the coolest playground around. It's only one week away, and we'll be open at 11 am every single day from March 13th to March 22nd for you to activate awesome.
There will be no Jumperoo or School Day play the week of Spring Break at Overland Park. We will have Jumperoo from 9 am to noon at our Lenexa location on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, but no School Day Play at either location.
Open Jump is held daily and perfect for any age, fitness level, or athletic ability. Walk-ins are welcome anytime, just show up and we will get you in!
Learn more about Urban Air Overland Park and Urban Air Lenexa.
YMCA
No School Days at YMCA locations
For those irregular days when school isn't in session, such as seasonal breaks, conference days, and in-service days, the Y offers No School Days at locations throughout the area. If a child is not registered for Y Club for the school year, a $75 one-time registration fee must be paid by calling 816.360.3390. You must bring a copy of your child’s Emergency Information Packet to the No School Day location. You must bring a sack lunch. A morning and afternoon snack will be served. Read more about what to expect at a No School Day. Tuition for No School Days is non-refundable and non-transferable. No School Days have limited space availability. Register early. All registrations will close one week prior to the scheduled No School Day. Programs are subject to cancellation when low enrollment occurs. Decisions will be made one week before the scheduled program.
- AGES: 5-12
- TIME: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- FEES: $30 per child per day
ROKC Climbing Yoga and Fitness
RoKC Climbing Yoga and Fitness is a rock climbing, yoga, and fitness center with three locations across the metro that families LOVE. Get your little senders moving this Spring Break! Our Crushers Day Camp during the school break will provide adventure through game-centric climbing instruction. Beginners and pros welcome for a fun-filled camp full of new experiences. Check us out in North Kansas City or Olathe! They are offering Spring Break Camps in 2021:
Crushers Camp
- Ages 8-13
- $45 Single Day
- 2 Hours and 30 Minutes
- Pick your day:
- Monday and Wednesday 9:00am - 11:30am
- Tuesday and Thursday 11:00am - 1:30pm
- Gear included
Little Senders Camp
- Ages 4-7
- $30 Single Day
- 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
- Pick your day:
- Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am - 10:30am
- Gear included
Dates, Camp Days are offered in single days but you are welcome to sign up for as many single days as you like!
- North KC & Olathe March 15 - 19
- North KC March 29 - April 2
- Olathe April 5 - 9
Learn more about RoKC Spring Break Camps.
Mid-Continent Public Libraries
MCPL is hosting a variety of on-line programs that are both educational and entertaining. You'll find storytime events, performances, and classes for every age and interest in their catalog. Topics include cooking, hobbies, science, history, theater, puppetry, magic, local interest, gardening, and much more. Also, follow MCPL’s Facebook page on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:00 a.m for Virtual Storytime.
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop Mar. 18-20, 10am-4pm enjoy Spring Living History activities at the site. Spring is time for plowing & planting! Activities may include*:
- Horse powered plowing
- Blacksmith demonstrations at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., & 3:30 p.m.
- See what is cooking on the cookstove
- Stagecoach rides at 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., & 3:00 p.m.
- Play 1860s games
- Visit exhibits in the Heritage Center and Agricultural Heritage Livestock Barn
- Cost: $7/adults, $5/children ages 5-11 and includes all activities! (Olathe residents receive $2 off admission)
*All activities are weather and ground conditions permitting
Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation
School Break Camp: Lee's Summit Mar. 29 - Apr.2, School Break Camp is a recreational program for youth, ages 5 to 11 years old that is operated by Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation. It provides a wide variety of activities including but not limited to: swimming, bowling, skating, field trips, movies, guest speakers, organized games and activities, and much more! Campers are required to bring their lunch. An afternoon snack and drink are provided daily. The camp is staffed by counselors, beginning with high school graduates through college degreed staff; trained in leadership, safety procedures, activities, and supervisor skills. Staff/Participant ratio is 1:8 or 1:10 depending on age.
School Break Camp is held on most R-7 No School Days from November to April, from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM at Harris Park Community Center.
Blue Springs Parks and Recreation
Blue Springs Parks & Rec Spring Break Camp
Spring Break Camp is BACK! Join us during your spring break to stay active and have fun!
We look forward to seeing all those familiar faces as well as some new ones this year.
We will keep groups to 10 campers or less per group in order to follow the Jackson County Health Department Guidelines.
We have revamped our cleaning and sanitizing efforts as well as planned structured activities that will ensure safety of your child in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Date: March 15-197am-6pm bubblessummer camp 4Typical Camp Day: 7:00 a.m.– 8:30 a.m. Camper Drop-Off/Before Care8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Morning Meeting (Staff Introductions, Rules & Expectations, Icebreakers)9:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. Group Games, Activities, Guest Speaker, etc.11:30a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Lunch12:30p.m.– 3:30 p.m. Group Games, Activities, Guest Speaker, etc.3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Snack4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Camper Pick-Up/After Care
Pricing: $130 Fee for the Week
Olathe Parks and Recreation
Olathe Kids Crew March 15-19: OKC is provided on Olathe School District teacher in-service/professional days, some holidays, and Winter and Spring break for children in grades K through 6. Each day includes a unique activity, games, crafts, and more! Registration is limited to 60 participants per day. Register at 913.971.8563.
Fun Outings During Spring Break:
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Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Explore the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, with nearly 10,000 animals on 202 acres, it's the most affordable family fun for kids of all ages! Travel all over the world without ever leaving Kansas City.
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Urban Air Trampoline Park Lenexa
If you’re looking for the best year-round indoor amusements in Shawnee, Bonner Springs and Lenexa area, Urban Air Adventure Park is the perfect place!
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Urban Air Trampoline Park Overland Park
Urban Air Overland Park is an attractive solution to a common problem: needing one place to entertain kids of every age.
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Sea Life Kansas City
This aquarium experience will get you up close and face-to-face with amazing underwater creatures such as sharks, octopus, our green sea turtle named Gertrude, stingrays, sea stars, seahorses, jellyfish and thousands of colorful fish! A favorite a...
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Legoland Discovery Center Kansas City offers a fun, highly interactive and educational 2-to 3-hour indoor experience. Based on the ever-popular Lego® brick, Legoland Discovery Center provides a range of interactive play areas.
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Ceramic Café
Pottery painting and glass fusing. Walk-ins welcome. Great for birthdays and group events too.
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Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary and Educational Center
Cedar Cove is a non-profit organization devoted to the care and preservation of endangered large cats while educating the public on their behavior, physiology, habitats and the threats & dangers of extinction. Keepers at Cedar Cove are educat...
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RoKC Olathe
RoKC’s mission is to bring a state of the art climbing facility to the Olathe community, and provide a fun, adventurous environment, capable of teaching and challenging individuals of all ages and abilities.
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Linda Hall Library
One of the world’s foremost independent research libraries dedicated to science, engineering and technology.
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Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Savor beautiful gardens including a Monet garden, a children’s garden and water gardens.
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Tick Tock Escape Rooms
Our quality and creativity is what separates Tick Tock® from the crowd. We use sound, technology, and other special effects to bring your game to life in an immersive experience you won’t soon forget. Our puzzles are well thought out, and blen...
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Independence Community Ice
The Independence Community Ice Rink is a year-round ice facility dedicated to ice sports and recreation.
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National WWI Museum and Memorial
The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community. Named one of the top 25 museums in the United Sta...
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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is Kansas City’s favorite free attraction, as voted by readers of KC Parent Magazine! Discover masterpieces in the galleries, spend quality time together at a festival or drop in for a weekend art activity. Classes...
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Science City at Union Station
Kansas City’s Science Center, Science City at Union Station Kansas City, is a dynamic, hands-on science center featuring nearly 200 individual interactive exhibits and daily programming. Kids of all ages experience the amazing world of science fir...
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Cosmosphere
This unique collection allows the Cosmosphere to tell the story of the Space Race better than any museum in the world while offering fully immersive education experiences.
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Lenexa Rec Center
Get ready for an exciting new recreation experience in Lenexa! The 100,000-square-foot Lenexa Rec Center features cutting-edge fitness equipment, a fun-filled indoor pool, a jogging/walking track that encompasses a full-service fitness floor and t...
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Olathe Community Center
The Olathe Community Center has a variety of group exercise classes, a fitness floor with weights and cardio equipment, an indoor walking/jogging track, a gym with three basketball courts, an indoor pool, and rental spaces.
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Blade & Timber—Kansas City
With more than 21 years of entrepreneurial experience, co-founders Matt Baysinger and Ryan Henrich built Blade & Timber upon their passion for bringing people together through remarkable, interactive experiences. Matt and Ryan opened Blade & Ti...
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Family Tree Nursery Liberty
A beautiful, modern garden center in the heart of Shawnee! Since opening it’s doors as Family Tree Nursery in 1981, our Nieman location has grown a loyal customer base with great plants and top-notch customer service.
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