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

Important Updates

Registration will open March 25, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Registration for Summer Explorations courses ends April 7. The payment window opens April 10, 2025.

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 (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

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)