☀️ Summer Fun is Just Around the Corner in Cass County! 🌻

As the school year winds down and the warm weather rolls in, many local families are on the lookout for fun, safe, and enriching activities to keep the kids busy this summer—and Cass County has some amazing options! Whether your child is into sports, science, animals, art, or just good old-fashioned summer fun, there’s something for everyone right here in our community.

To help make your planning easier, I’ve rounded up a list of some of the best summer camp programs happening in and around Cass County for 2025. From local parks and rec programs to hands-on 4-H activities and even an adult camp option for the young-at-heart—this summer is packed with adventure!

🌞 Harrisonville Parks & Recreation Summer Camp

The Harrisonville Community Center (HCC) offers a 13-week themed summer camp for children, featuring activities like arts & crafts, games, cooking, sports, and swimming in both indoor and outdoor pools. Options include full-week, part-time, and after-summer-school programs. A one-time $20 registration fee applies, with weekly registrations available online or in person after initial sign-up at the HCC. ​ci.harrisonville.mo.us+2ci.harrisonville.mo.us+2Log in or sign up to view+2

🍀 Cass County 4-H Youth Programs

The Cass County 4-H, part of the University of Missouri Extension, offers a variety of programs for youth aged 5 to 18. Activities range from robotics and animal care to arts and leadership development. Clubs meet monthly across the county, providing hands-on learning experiences. ​MU Extension

🏀 Breakthrough Basketball Camp – Harrisonville

From May 28–30, Breakthrough Basketball is hosting a co-ed camp at Harrisonville High School for students entering grades 5–10. The camp focuses on shooting and offensive skills, with a player limit of 60 to ensure personalized coaching. ​breakthroughbasketball.com

🐾 Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium Summer Break Camp

Running from June 2 to August 15, this camp offers four-day sessions (Monday–Thursday) and single-day Friday camps for ages 5–17. Activities include animal encounters, crafts, and experiments. Pre-K half-day camps are also available.FOTZ members receive a 10% discount. ​Kansas City Zoo

🏕️ Camp Hellbender – Adult Summer Camp

For adults seeking a nostalgic summer experience, the Missouri Department of Conservation presents Camp Hellbender.Sessions include activities like kayaking, archery, and outdoor cooking, held at various MDC sites in the St. Louis region.Events culminate in a closing campfire in August. ​Missouri Department of Conservation

🎨 Additional Regional Camps

• Missouri Elite Gymnastics Academy: Offers gymnastics-focused camps.

• Starlight Stables School of Riding: Provides equestrian camps.

• Camp Fire Heartland: Features traditional camp experiences.

• Dave's Gymnastics Factory: Hosts gymnastics programs. ​ci.harrisonville.mo.us+2ci.harrisonville.mo.us+2ci.harrisonville.mo.us+2angeladbaird.pages.dev+3breakthroughbasketball.com+3Missouri Department of Conservation+3Yelp