The USD 498 BOE will be serving a FREE meal to Mustangs, their families and fans at Mustang Spirit Night! Indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family 5-7pm. Then join us in the newly renovated gym for a PeP RaLLy to meet the Mustangs and thank our donors for the new gymnasium look!
🩰 Classes Offered:
Jazz/Hip Hop: https://forms.gle/uSFRkBvamrZ8xoWAA
Ballet: https://forms.gle/tzSybyXxPjjAPTsN6
Tap: https://forms.gle/xqU4qvLBUraLVTZJ6
Whether your child is taking their very first steps in the studio or returning to perfect their skills, we have a place for them to shine! 🌟
We ended our final day of camp with an incredible showcase of talent during our Readers Theater performances! The students worked so hard practicing their scripts, setting up scenes, and performing in front of their peers. We are so proud of their creativity, confidence, and teamwork on stage! 🌟
Beyond the theater, our campers packed the final days with hands-on fun, including messy shaving cream/finger painting, building massive magnetic tile towers, playing floor games, learning group dances, and enjoying some delicious s'mores. 🍫🧱🎨
❤️ A HUGE Thank You To:
Our Students: For bringing endless energy, smiles, and curiosity every single day.
Our Families: For your continuous support and for sharing your amazing kids with us this summer.
Our Staff: For your dedication, creativity, and hard work in making this another safe, successful, and unforgettable summer camp experience!
Thank you all for making this summer at Camp Exploration one for the books! Have a wonderful rest of your summer! ☀️🚌✨
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NOTICE: There will be a Special Board Meeting on Friday, July 24th, at 8:00am. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss negotiations and non-elected personnel. The meeting will be held at the Valley Heights District Office.
🧩 COMPLETING THE PUZZLE! 🧩
Even though the rain stopped our campers from riding their bikes to camp today, it couldn't dampen our spirits! We're having an incredible final day wrapping up our Valley Heights 21st CCLC Camp Exploration puzzle!
🙌 Our Super Volunteers: A massive shoutout to our three amazing volunteers who were absolute LIFESAVERS this summer! We appreciate you more than words can say.
🎟️ Perfect Attendance: Congratulations to our dedicated campers who didn't miss a single beat (or day) of camp! Thank you to Marysville Sonic for donating our Attendance prizes!
🚴 Bike Riders: We loved seeing all the kids who rode their bikes this summer—you all brought so much energy to camp!
Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, campers, and families who made this year’s Camp Exploration an unforgettable adventure.
We solved the puzzle together! ❤️🎒🌟
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Join us this afternoon for a wonderful finale to an amazing summer! Today marks the very last day of our Valley Heights 21st CCLC Camp Exploration, and our students have a spectacular show lined up for you.
Come out and support our hard-working performers at our Camp Exploration Reader’s Theatre! 🌟📅 When: Thursday, July 23
🕒 Time: 1:40 PM
📍 Featuring:
📚 Grades 3-6: Fractured Fairy Tales
🐘🐷 Grades K-2: "Elephant and Piggie"
Our campers had a mid-week full of hands-on learning, teamwork, and unforgettable outdoor adventures.
Here is a look at a few things our amazing students accomplished today:
Nature Scavenger Hunts: Checking off clues and gathering outdoor treasures on a camp-wide hunt. 🍂🗺️
Creative Challenges: Designing unique cardboard and popsicle stick projects to withstand a firecracker blast, and stacking up for team-building stunts. 🤸♀️🏰
Science Experiments: Exploring chemical reactions with elephant toothpaste and mixing up messy, sensory fun. 🧪💥
Outdoor Games: Beating the summer heat with sponge battles in the Gaga pit. 🧽💦
A huge shoutout to Janelle Bigham for providing the perfect frozen treat break! The students absolutely loved cooling down with their delicious slushies. Thank you for supporting our campers! 🥰🍧
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Our campers have been busy learning, creating, giving back, and showing everyone why Kindness Matters! ✨
Here is a look at what we have been up to:
Community First: Partnering with the Harvester Community Food Network to learn about helping others. 🚛
Reader's Theater: Working together in creative groups to practice and read our scripts. 📖
STEM & Crafting: Engineering cardboard houses and folding colorful origami animals. 🏡
Beating the Heat: Staying cool and burning energy with some classic sprinkler fun on the lawn. 💦 🌟
We love seeing these bright smiles and watching our campers grow every single day! 💜
#AfterschoolWorks #KindnessMatters
🎭 Valley Heights 21st CCLC Camp Exploration: Hands-On Fun! 🌟
It's the final week of camp and we had another busy day at Camp Exploration! From stage practice to edible art and colorful crafts, these kids are doing it all. 🥳
Here is a look at what we've been up to:
Hands-on Art: Crafting paper fires and mixing vibrant colors 🎨
Teamwork Games: Practicing rhythm, coordination, and building classroom connections 🤝
Edible Science: Sculpting peanut butter dough into custom island masterpieces 🏝️
Tie-Dye Style(Last week): Showing off our awesome custom-made tie-dye socks 🧦
📢 Don't Forget! 📢
You are invited to our Camp Exploration Theatre performance! Come out and support our hard-working campers as they take the stage.
🗓️ When: Thursday, July 23rd at 1:40 PM
🎭 Featuring: Grades 3-6: Fractured Fairy Tales & Grades K-2: “Elephant and Piggie” Reader’s Theatre
We can't wait to see you there! 👏✨ #AfterschoolWorks
Our talented Valley Heights 21st CCLC campers have been working incredibly hard rehearsing their lines, practicing their stage presence, and bringing characters to life for our upcoming Reader’s Theatre performance!
🌟From classic tales with a twist to beloved storybook favorites, our young performers are ready to shine.
📅 When: Thursday, July 23
🕜 Time: 1:40 PM
📍 Where: Valley Heights Waterville Elementary School
Featuring:
Grades 3-6: Fractured Fairy Tales 🏰✨
Grades K-2: "Elephant and Piggie" Reader’s Theatre 🐘🐷
Come out and support these amazing kids—you won't want to miss it! Check out a few behind-the-scenes moments from our rehearsals! 👇
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Our campers stayed busy today with a perfect mix of creativity, entrepreneurship, and active fun!
Here is a look at what we checked off our list:
🍋 Young Entrepreneurs & Community Servants: The kids took over the town with a highly successful lemonade and cookie stand, complete with hand-made signs! Our students and staff worked hard to generate over $800 in donations for a great cause!
👩🍳 Kitchen Chemistry: We made ocean-themed graham cracker snacks with blue frosting and goldfish crackers.
🚶♂️ Community Walk: We caught some fresh air and stretched our legs with a group walk through town to support our lemonade stand.
⚾ Gym Games: We wrapped up the day by hitting it out of the park with a fun indoor game of baseball.
Thank you to everyone in the community who stopped by to buy a cup of lemonade and support our amazing campers and community!
#AfterschoolWorks #CommunityPride
Lemonade & Cookies for a Great Cause! 🍋🍪
Camp Exploration is officially open for business today! Stop by our lemonade stand to beat the heat and support a wonderful cause. All proceeds directly benefit Alisha Martin.
Our hardworking campers have everything set up and ready for you! ☀️
📍 Location: Waterville, KS — Corner of West Main and S Colorado (Across from the Route 77 Corner Store)
⏰ When: TODAY, Thursday, July 16th | 9:00 – 11:00
💰 Menu & Prices:
Ice-cold Lemonade: $1 per cup
Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies: $1 each
Come get a sweet treat, say hello to the kids, and make a difference in our community! See you there! 👋💛
Here’s what our amazing campers have been up to this week:
❤️ Learning about leadership and empathy with Kindness 101
🌊 Bringing ocean science to life with deep-sea puppet theater
🧱 Designing unique, handmade tile mosaics
🎨 Creating vibrant, life-sized chalk masterpieces
🏓 Practicing sportsmanship and teamwork on the pickleball court
Our campers are proof that being kind is always in style! 🌟👇
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Our campers have been staying busy, being creative, and having an absolute blast! From hands-on arts and crafts to high-energy games, there is never a dull moment. Here is a look at what we’ve been up to:
Creative Masterpieces: Crafting beautiful custom tile mosaics and coloring under-the-sea adventures with colorful coffee-filter jellyfish! 🐙🐠
Teamwork & Strategy: Battling it out in the outdoor Gaga Ball pit and working together during gym games. 🏟️🔥
Rolling Into Fun: Testing our balance on scooter trains and racing around on three-wheeled scooters outside! 🛴💨
Places, Everyone!: Rehearsing hard during play practice and perfecting our lines and characters for our upcoming performance! 🎭🌟
We love seeing these big smiles, new friendships, and endless creativity every single day. Keep making memories, campers! 💜💛
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