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JoCo Notes: Get your kids and grandkids registered for JCPRD summer camps

Kids on a lake during a JCPRD summer camp.

How ’bout then Super Bowl-bound Chieeeeeefs, Shawnee Mission!

? Today’s forecast: Sunny and very cold. Wind chills could drop to -6. High: 21, Low: 10

? Happening today

Registration for summer camps through the Johnson County Park and Recreation District opened at 6 a.m. Monday.

You can check out JCPRD’s list of more than 80 summer camp offerings and register for them here.

The camps cover a range of topics and areas of interest, including fine and performing arts, nature, science and sports.

Children ages three to 17 are eligible to participate.

Full-day and partial-day camp offerings are available, with programming running from June 5 to July 31.

Most full-day programs offer supervision and run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

JCPRD says summer camp registrations typically fill up quickly, so the sooner you sign up, the more choices you will have.

? Public meetings Monday

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Johnson County’s resident Hollywood superstar picked up some pregame barbecue at Meat Mitch in Leawood before going to the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.

Sunday marked the state of Kansas’ 162nd birthday.

And another one to get you in the feels.

About the author

Kyle Palmer
Kyle Palmer

Hi! I’m Kyle Palmer, the editor of the Johnson County Post.

Prior to joining the Post in 2020, I served as News Director for KCUR. I got my start in journalism at the University of Missouri, where I worked for KBIA, mid-Missouri’s NPR affiliate. After college, I spent 10 years as a teacher and went on to get a master’s degree in education policy from Stanford University.

Have a story idea or a comment about our coverage you’d like to share? Email me at kyle@johnsoncountypost.com.

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