Summer Camps for Kids
This list includes camps in the following categories: sports, performing arts, science, arts and crafts, day camps and overnight camps.
Read MoreGeorge Washington Carver National Monument
Located just near Diamond, Missouri, the George Washington Carver National Monument is a gem in Joplin’s backyard – a place where you can relax, learn and be inspired.
Read MoreFirehouse Pottery
There’s a new place in Joplin that offers creative fun for people of all ages.
Read MoreSuperTam on 66
I wasn’t expecting to take a trip down memory lane on this day, but that’s a common occurrence for people when they step inside this tiny superhero museum called SuperTam on 66.
Read MoreShoal Creek Water Festival
Will they make it to the finish line? Watch the crazy cardboard boat races at the annual Shoal Creek Water Festival to find out who floats and who sinks.
Read MoreGarvin Park
Located in the center of town, this city park with its curious orange structure is a family favorite.
Read MoreParr Hill Park
Where can you go to cool off in Joplin when all of the public pools are closed? Grab a towel and head on over to Parr Hill Park, located at 18th and Kansas Streets.
Read MoreFresh Blackberries at Berry King Farm
Today was a picture perfect day for picking blackberries. The sky was bright blue and the temperature was in the low ’80s, so we headed to Berry King Farm.
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