Performing Arts Camp creates a brave space for campers to express themselves while providing the opportunity to discover their interests in the areas of music, theater, dance, and more! This camp experience is programed by KCKCC's Adjunct Faculty and Staff as well community partners. Campers will receive hands-on lessons and activities learning about the arts, discovering their own creativity and interests through place at various stations, and attend an arts themed field trip.
Kids on Campus is a summer camp program offered on campus for school-age children. Weekly fun-filled themed programming is offered with a field trip a the end of the week. Campers will divide into small groups by age, participating in age-appropriate activities. Breakfast is provided by Catholic Charities and lunch is served by Kansas City Kansas Community College and the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS - USD500) through the Kansas Summer Food Service Program, this institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Campers must wear comfortable appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes to participate in various camp activities and field trips. Campers must be signed in at drop-off between 9:00 and 9:20 am and signed out at pick-up between 3:10 and 3:30 pm at KCKCC's Performing Arts Center. Adults must present their ID at pick-up and campers will only be released to those listed on the authorized pick-up list. Water bottles are provided to campers and drinking is encouraged by camp counselors throughout the day. Sunscreen is available in the staff’s first aid kits and campers are asked to re-apply multiple times a day during sun exposure. Kids on campus will promote physical movement, social interaction, educational opportunities, leadership building, personal growth, and creativity.
Eligibility Requirements
Campers must be entering first grade through 10th grade (6 - 15 years old) for the following school year.
- One registration per camp participant must be completed for each attending year of Kids on Campus. Community registrations will only be completed once enrollment is complete and payment is processed.
- Health information provided in the registration form will be reviewed. The college nurse will determine if a Health Screen for camp participation is required.
- If a Health Screen is required, parents or guardians will be notified, and Health Screens will take place at Sign In on the first attending day of camp.
Registration
- Registrations must be completed by June 1, 2026
- Registrations can be completed in one of two ways;
- In the office at the time of registration OR
- With a link provided with the enrollment email confirmation