Summer Social Connections
Summer Social Connections activities are designed with participant interest in mind and allow for social connection around shared interest. All activities are available for middle school, high school and young adult participants, with facilitators to allow for groups to split up if needed.
Sign up for a variety of activities to keep your tween, teen or young adult connected with others during the summer.
Roller Skating | June 3
6:00pm-9:00pm at Northland Roladium Skate Center. Join us at Northland Rolladium Skate Center for some rollerskating fun! 6:00-7:00pm is a learning to skate class with open skating to follow from 7:00-9:00pm. Participants are welcome to bring money to purchase items at the concession stand.
PRICE: $30
Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary| June 9
1:00-3:00pm Join us at Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary for hiking on their trails and some informational programs.
PRICE: $30
Pool Party|June 24 and July10
12:00-3:00 pm at Liberty Community Center.
ome hang out with other kids at the Liberty Community Center pool. We will have Authentic Connections staff available to monitor and provide assistance at a ratio of 1/10. We will also have pizza and gatorade available for lunch! Send your participant with any spending money for additional snacks or drinks and just come enjoy the sun and fun with friends!
PRICE: $30 per event
Rush FunplexHangout| June 17 and July 8
6:00-9:00pm We will have unlimited play passes to Rush Funplex. Participants can play in a giant foam pit, play mini golf, laser tag, pool, bowl, ride go carts and bumper cars. If they would like to purchase an arcade card to play games they are more than welcome. There are snacks available, but there is no option for meal type food and we are not allowed to bring food in. We would suggest your participant eating before they come.
PRICE: $45 per event
Social Connection Hangouts| June 13, June 20, July11 and July 18
6:00-8:00pm The Co-Op at Shoal Creek
Come hang out to play games, sing or do crafts and have pizza with others! This is an unstructured time once a month where your participant can come hang with others and just have fun. $25 includes 2 pieces of pizza and a Sprite.
If there are dietary restrictions, participants are welcome to bring their own food and drink. Participants are also welcome to bring video games or board/card games to play with others.
Activities that will be available:
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Mario Kart
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Various board and card games
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Ping Pong
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Pool
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Air Hockey
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Foosball
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Karaoke
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Various crafts and art supplies
PRICE: $30 per event
Creative Connection Hangouts| June 27 and July 25
6:00-8:00pm The Co-Op at Shoal Creek
Come spend time creating and making meaningful connections with others. Cost includes all supplies, 2 pieces of pizza and Sprite.
June Session project will be Mandala Sand Art
July Session project will be Dried Flower Bookmarks
PRICE: $35 per event
Cici's Pizza Night| July 1
6:30-7:30pm Cici's Pizza in Liberty
Come hang out with friends, eat some pizza and play games. Cost includes all you can eat buffet, drink and a $5 game card. Participants are welcome to bring more money if they want for video games.
PRICE: $30 per event
The National Muesum of Toys and Minatures| July 24
1:00-3:00pm
Join us on an exploration of the world of miniatures and toys at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures! We will have a guided tour for our group with 2 floors of wonderful creations to explore.
PRICE: $25 per event
Kansas City Zoo| July 14
10:00am-2:00pm
Come explore the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium with friends. We will plan out our day and take in all the wonders the zoo has to offer. Please plan to bring money for lunch or a sack lunch that can be easily carried in the participant's bag or backpack. Water bottles are encouraged and can be easily refilled inside the zoo.
PRICE: $35 per event
Jaeger's Laser Tag Hangout| July 22
6:30-7:30pm
Price includes 3 games of laser tag. Please send your participant with a water bottle--they get so hot during the games!
PRICE: $30 per event
Jaeger's Paintball Hangout| June 23
6:30-7:30pm
Price includes all you need to play paintball including 200 paintballs. This will be low impact paintball so it is a good starting point for beginners. Participants should dress in layers and wear tennis shoes. It is colder inside the caves (60's) plus layers help absorb the impact.
PRICE: $50 per event
Sew Crafty with Kathryn| July 16
6:00-8:00pm
Join Kathryn again to make a cool project using sewing machines. Participants will learn skills to complete a sewing project from start to finish using sewing machines. Pizza and Sprite is included in the price.