Vacation Days
When school’s out, The J offers Vacation Day activities that include swimming, arts and crafts, games, and special events. Some days include a field trip!
Kindergarten through Grade 6
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(7:30 - 9:00 a.m. drop-off; 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. pick-up)
Before enrolling, please read this important information:
December
12/16/2019 Cookie Exchange
No School: Barstow
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12/17/2019 Arctic Animals
No School: Barstow
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12/18/2019 Snowman Science
No School: Barstow
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12/19/2019 DIY S'Mores
No School: Barstow
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12/20/2019 Winter Wonderland
No School: HBHA
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12/23/2019 KC Wolf Speaker
No School: Winter Break
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12/24/2019 Happy Hanukkah!
No School: Winter Break
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12/26/2019 Snow Ballin'
No School: Winter Break
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12/27/2019 College Basketball Experience Field Trip
No School: Winter Break
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12/30/2019 Urban Air Field Trip
No School: Winter Break
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12/31/2019 Noon Year's Eve
No School: Winter Break
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January
1/2/2020 Emerald City
No School: Winter Break
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1/3/2020 Science City
No School: Winter Break
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1/6/2020 New Year, New Me
No School: Olathe
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1/7/2020 January Jamboree
No School: Olathe
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1/20/2020 Field Trip to 68 Inside Sports
No School: MLK Jr. Day
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1/21/2020 Ernie Miller Speaker
No School: Blue Valley
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February
2/7/2020 Milkshake Madness
No School: Olathe + HBHA Kindergarten
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2/13/2020 Lego Day
No School: Shawnee Mission
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2/14/2020 Field Trip to Park Lanes
No School: Blue Valley, Olathe, + HBHA
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2/17/2020 Field Trip to Pump It Up!
No School: President's Day
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2/18/2020 Kauffman Center
No School: Shawnee Mission + Blue Valley
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2/20/2020 Cherry Pie Day
No School: Olathe Kindergarten
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March
3/13/2020 Field Trip to Urban Air
No School: Shawnee Mission + Blue Valley
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3/16/2020 Field Trip to Main Event
No School: Spring Break
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3/17/2020 Field Trip to Paradise Park
No School: Spring Break
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3/18/2020 Field Trip to LegoLand/SeaLife
No School: Spring Break
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3/19/2020 Field Trip to Top Golf
No School: Spring Break
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3/20/2020 Field Trip to Urban Air
No School: Spring Break
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3/23/2020 Field Trip to Skate City
No School: Spring Break
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3/24/2020 Spring Carnival
No School: Spring Break
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3/25/2020 Painting Party
No School: Spring Break
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3/26/2020 Ships & Sailors
No School: Spring Break
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3/27/2020 Pizza! Pizza!
No School: Spring Break
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April
4/3/2019 Flower Power
No School: Blue Valley Kindergarten
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4/6/2019 Weather Science
No School: HBHA
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4/7/2019 Disney Day
No School: HBHA
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4/8/2019 Craft Spree
No School: HBHA
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4/10/2019 Field Trip to AMC
No School: HBHA + Shawnee Mission
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4/13/2019 Matzoh Ball
No School: HBHA + Shawnee Mission
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4/14/2019 Tooty Fruity
No School: HBHA
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4/16/2019 Space Jam
No School: HBHA
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4/17/2019 Under the Sea
No School: HBHA
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Questions? Comments? Contact Barry Birkmeyer at (913) 327.8098 or by e-mail.
School-Age Children Snow Days
A Snow Vacation Day program may be offered when area schools are closed for inclement weather. The J Management staff will determine if the program will be open and the hours of the program based on weather conditions. Check The J website to see if a notification has been posted, and what the hours will be. Call 913-327-8098 or 913-327-8079 if you have questions.
The cost for the Snow Vacation Day is $40 for members and $60 for guests. Payment is required for participation.
Each child needs to bring a lunch, please no pork or shellfish. Children do not need to be part of the After-School Care program to attend on a Snow Day.
If the weather conditions worsen during the day, the program availability may change. The J does not call the media regarding the availability critically needed care on snow days. Please watch The J website for updates.
EARLY SCHOOL CLOSINGS DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER EMERGENCIES
Due to the last-minute nature of these events, the After-School Care program staff will work with 10/10 Taxi to provide transportation. Please be patient as weather conditions may cause increased travel times.