KC Parks Community Centers Offer Virtual Learning Sites to KCPS Students, K-6th
Aug 10, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2020
Kansas City, Missouri - KC Parks is partnering with Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City and Campfire to offer Virtual Learning Sites FREE for students enrolled in Kindergarten-6th grade in the Kansas City Public School System.
These NEW Virtual Learning Sites will offer KCPS students a place to do Virtual School, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3:15.p.m. for structural virtual learning support, 7-9 a.m. before school care and 3-6 p.m. after school care.
Bus transportation will be provided by KCPS at normal bus stops to and from the sites. Breakfast, lunch and snack will be served to all students. Licensed and trained staff will provide instruction and assist with virtual learning. Students will have the opportunity to participate in fun recreation activities as well as complete assignments. Extended day option is available through 6 p.m. Social distancing and masks will be required,
The program will start when school starts on September 8, but registration for this opportunity begins Monday, August 10. LINK TO REGISTRATION >>
The four KC Parks locations for the Virtual Learning Center are:
BRUSH CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64110
P. 513-0730
GARRISON COMMUNITY CENTER
1124 E. Fifth St., Kansas City, MO 64106
P. 816-513-7720
GREGG/KLICE COMMUNITY CENTER
1600 John “Buck” O’Neil Way, Kansas City, MO 64108
P. 816-513-0652
SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER
4201 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO 64130
P. 816-513-0632
Students must be registered to use this service. To register for the Virtual Learning Centers, please go to KCParks.org.
For more information, contact:
Heidi Markle, KC Parks Marketing Manager, 816-335-5672
Roosevelt Lyons, KC Parks Deputy Director, 816-513-7505