Tag Archives: Overland Park

Summer Care in Kansas City

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Phouka

As we hurtle through the spring semester, parents start planning their kids’ summer activities.  If you’re like us, you need full-day care so you and your partner can work; this limits the camp options in the Kansas City metro area.  … Continue reading →

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Urban Air

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Phouka

Location:  14401 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66223 Cost:  Pricey.  The amount you pay relates to the options you choose.  In my instance, I had a 5-yo, 8-yo, and an adult; I paid for two hours bounce time for the … Continue reading →

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Another Bloomin’ Fundraiser

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Phouka
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Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, Redux

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Phouka

Location: 13800 Switzer Road, Overland Park, KS, next to the soccer complex. Cost: Monday – Thursday, Free; Friday – Sunday, $2 a person, 1 and younger free. Web site: http://www.opkansas.org/Things-to-See-And-Do/Deanna-Rose-Childrens-Farmstead A few weeks ago, we took a trip to one … Continue reading →

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The Train Garden at the Overland Park Arboretum

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Phouka

Location: 8909 W. 179th St, Overland Park, KSCost: Free until January 1, 2013; after that, please check their Web site for pricing Web site: http://www.opkansas.org/Things-to-See-And-Do/Overland-Park-Arboretum-And-Botanical-Gardens On a sunny afternoon in September, we headed out on a family adventure.  Earlier that … Continue reading →

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Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Phouka

Location:  13800 Switzer Road, Overland Park, KS, next to the soccer complex. Cost: Monday – Thursday, Free; Friday – Sunday, $2 a person, 1 and younger free. Web site: http://www.opkansas.org/Things-to-See-And-Do/Deanna-Rose-Childrens-Farmstead The Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead in Overland Park, Kansas, is … Continue reading →

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Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Phouka

Location: 8909 W. 179th St, Overland Park, KS Cost: Free until January 1, 2013; after that, please check their Web site for pricing Web site: http://www.opkansas.org/Things-to-See-And-Do/Overland-Park-Arboretum-And-Botanical-Gardens The Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are an undiscovered jewel in Johnson County.  … Continue reading →

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Summer Camps for Blind/Vision-Impaired Children – 2012

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Phouka

Over the past year, I’ve noticed that one of my most popular posts was when I provided a list of summer camps for special needs children.  Since the need is there, I’ve compiled a list again this year, with links … Continue reading →

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Playground by East Entrance of Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Phouka

Location:  By 135th and Switzer in Overland Park, KS.  The playground is by the East entrance to the Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead.  (The farmstead’s address is 13800 Switzer.) Cost:  Free! Web site:  N/A If you’re ever near 135th and Switzer … Continue reading →

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Braille Course at Johnson County Community College

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Phouka

Kimberly Morrow, a CCVI alum, is teaching a braille course at Johnson County Community College (JCCC) this coming fall.  As explained in a recent CCVI Parent Group newsletter: This course would be ideal for parent and other friends and family … Continue reading →

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