Young Scholars Session1

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School 3401 E. Newman Rd., Joplin

Young Scholars Academy (9 a.m. – Noon) – Curious 3- and 4-year old children are invited to immerse themselves in a week of discovery. Students will engage in games and playful activities that introduce them […]

Kids College Academy – Session1

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School 3401 E. Newman Rd., Joplin

Children ages 5 and 6 will engage in an academically enriching program designed to promote Kindergarten and 1st grade readiness skills. Through engaging activities and weekly themes, students will explore reading, writing, science, math, and […]

Reading Extravaganza – Grades 3-5

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School 3401 E. Newman Rd., Joplin

Students will dive into a world of literature, exploring various themes, characters, and storylines. Whether the goal is enhancing reading skills and expanding vocabulary, or simply joining other students who share a love of reading […]

MS Creative Writing

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School 3401 E. Newman Rd., Joplin

Students will spend the week learning about various forms of creative writing while simultaneously creating their own works. Investigations into poetry, short stories, memoirs, speeches, fiction writing, and even screenplays will keep students engaged and […]

Math Camp – Grades 1 and 2

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School 3401 E. Newman Rd., Joplin

Calling all young mathematicians! Students with a love of numbers and math will enjoy this program that will allow them to take their numeracy skills even further. Through engaging games, activities, puzzles, and friendly competitions, […]

Spanish Language and Culture – Grades 3-5

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School 3401 E. Newman Rd., Joplin

Students will spend a week immersed in Spanish language and culture. From learning simple phrases, to engaging in full conversations, students will expand their confidence and fluency in the Spanish language. To round out the […]

MS Applied Programming & Robotics

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School 3401 E. Newman Rd., Joplin

Learn about science and technology by building real-world models and programming them to automatically carry out your commands. You will build, program, and test complex robots, and develop your real-world troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. This […]

US Creative Writing

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School 3401 E. Newman Rd., Joplin

Students will spend the week learning about various forms of creative writing while simultaneously creating their own works. Investigations into poetry, short stories, memoirs, speeches, fiction writing, and even screenplays will keep students engaged and […]