SUMMER EXPLORATIONS

  • All Summer Explorations classes are now closed to new enrollment or changes.  If you need to drop a course, please email Terrie Farrell at tfarrell@bluevalleyk12.org with your student’s full name and course name you wish to drop.

     

    Summer programs are supported by student fee payments. As a result, withdrawals are subject to an administrative fee.

     

    Important Updates

     

    2025 SUMMER PROGRAM ENROLLMENT UPDATE

    Online enrollment for 2025 Summer Programs is closed. The payment window closes on May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm. 

     

    Please note: Some classes may be cancelled after the online registration window closes due to a lack of enrollment. Families with students in courses that get canceled will be contacted to discuss options for their student(s).

     

    About

    Blue Valley’s Summer Explorations is designed to enrich student learning, even when school is not in session.  It is the goal of the program, through the various summer course offerings, to provide:
    •    Continued growth in academic skill
    •    Age-appropriate social growth
    •    Exploration and development of new talents and interests
    •    Caring staff


    Summer Exploration courses are revised and updated each year with new classes and opportunities for students.  This is an interest-based program for students who will be going into the 1st-8th grades in the 2025-26 school year.  The classes are taught by certified Blue Valley teachers.  


    The programs consists of 3 weekly morning sessions that are offered Monday through Thursday.


    Important Dates For Summer Explorations


    Registration Opens – March 25, 2025
    Registration Closes – April 7, 2025
    Payment Window Opens – April 10, 2025 (Pay fees in ParentVUE)
    Payment Due By – May 1, 2025 by 4:00pm (If payment is not made the student will be dropped from the class)
    Session 1 – June 2-5
    Session 2 – June 9-12
    Session 3 – June 23-26
    *No Classes week of June 16th in observance of Juneteenth holiday

     

    Registration/Enrollment Process

    The registration process is a 2-part process.

     

    Step 1 – Online Registration 3/25/25 - 4/7/25

    Choose a class or classes that are of interest to your student(s) from our online catalog, then go to your ParentVue account to complete the online registration. 

    *Registration after the window closes will be considered based upon space and teacher availability.

     

    Step 2 – Online Payment 4/10/25 - 5/1/25 by 4:00pm

    Go to your ParentVue account when the payment window opens and pay for the class(es). Payments cannot be made on cell phones. Please go to your ParentVUE account on a laptop or desktop to make your payment.

    *Please note that enrollment is not complete until payment has been made.  Some classes may be cancelled after the online registration window closes due to a lack of enrollment.  You will be notified if this happens to a class you have registered your student for.


    General Information

     

    Summer Explorations programs:

     

    Location: Overland Trail Middle School

                     6201 W. 133rd St Overland Park, KS

     

    Time:       8:45-11:45 AM (Monday-Thursday)

     

    Wilderness Science Center Courses:

     

    Location: Wilderness Science Center

                     5001 W. 163rd Terrace Overland Park, KS

     

    Time: 8:30–11:30 a.m. (Monday–Thursday) or 1:00-4:00 p.m. (Monday–Thursday)

     

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