Summer SOAR at Prairie Branch Elementary!
2026 Summer SOAR is celebrating 250th birthday, The Great American Adventure!  

WHO:  Prairie Branch and Matthews students entering Kindergarten through 5th grade
DATE:  June 1st - June 26th (NO SCHOOL on June 19th)
TIME:  8:00 am - 2:55 pm daily (Doors open at 8:00- we will begin dismissal around 2:30 p.m.)
LOCATION:  Prairie Branch Elementary 
DIRECTOR: Brett Schaberg - bschaberg@gvr5.net
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Tiffanie Heller - theller@gvr5.net

Dear Families,
It is time to enroll your child for Summer SOAR, Grain Valley's summer school program!  Again this year, we have a variety of class offerings.  These enrichment opportunities are offered by teachers in our district and are designed to maximize student engagement, creativity, and collaboration. Students will have the option of bringing their own lunch or eating a school lunch.  Questions about Summer SOAR should be directed to Brett Schaberg, Prairie Branch Summer School Director, at bschaberg@gvr5.net or Tiffanie Heller, Assistant Summer School Director, at theller@gvr5.net. 

Please take a moment to review the descriptions for each class that corresponds with the grade your child will be entering next school year. Class enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Some classes may be popular enough to offer two sessions; however, once a class is full, your student may be placed in their second-choice option. If you plan on enrolling, please submit the google form by Friday, May 1st. The enrollment form will close at the end of the day on May 1st.  After this date, students may be placed on a wait list.
***This form may close early based on student response and building capacity***

**COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BELOW**

Kindergarten 

Camp Kindergarten SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES ARE NOW FULL. YOUR CHILD WILL BE PLACED ON A WAITLIST. IF A SPOT OPENS UP,  WE WILL CONTACT YOU AND LET YOU KNOW.**

1st Grade: 

**1st GRADE SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES ARE NOW FULL. YOUR CHILD WILL BE PLACED ON A WAITLIST. IF A SPOT OPENS UP,  WE WILL CONTACT YOU AND LET YOU KNOW.**

2nd Grade:

If I Ran the Zoo (2nd Grade)- Zootopia Animal Park needs your help! They want to hire you to design a dream zoo habitat for your choice of animal. As a researcher, you will need to explore their habitat, observe the animal, and learn all you can so that you can design the perfect habitat for your animal. Students will learn what it takes to care for the animals and to design native habitats that meet the needs of the animals. Students will be able to gather, analyze and apply information about zoo animals and think critically about designing the best possible habitat. 

Legos, Legos, Legos! (2nd Grade) Do you love to use your imagination and build things? We will use Legos to create and problem solve different STEM activities.  If you like Legos, you will love this class!

Let's Go Camping (2nd Grade) How can you plan a camping experience that your friends will enjoy? Come to summer school and plan a camping experience for your friends and family to enjoy! Bring your bug spray and explore the outdoors! We will research different bugs and plants, plan campfire meals for your campers, plot the perfect campsite, learn camper safety, and more! Can you budget for the essential camping supplies? Can you create a campsite location that makes everyone a “happy camper”? Do you have the perfect s’more recipe? Put your skills to the test and design a trip for the whole family to enjoy!

3rd Grade:

Aquatic Adventure (3rd Grade) How can we build a water park to increase tourism in our community? The city council needs help designing a water park to increase tourism.  Design, plan, and organize the water park of your dreams! Students will be in charge of designing awesome rides, food, advertising, and budgeting for the park.

Farm Fresh Adventures (3rd Grade) The "Farm Fresh Adventures" course is a fun and interactive way for students to learn all about modern agriculture while exploring the exciting world of STEAM. In this hands-on program, students will dive into fascinating topics like growing crops, taking care of animals, and discovering essential practices like soil and water conservation. They'll enjoy engaging in activities that help them understand nutrition and learn about the many career options in agriculture. By connecting what they learn in class to real-life farming, students will see how important agriculture is to our everyday lives and the planet. This course is all about sparking curiosity and giving students practical skills they can use in the future!

Legos, Legos, Legos! (3rd Grade) Do you love to use your imagination and build things? We will use Legos to create and problem solve different STEM activities.  If you like Legos, you will love this class!

4th/5th Grade Combined:

**4TH AND 5TH GRADE SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES ARE NOW FULL. YOUR CHILD WILL BE PLACED ON A WAITLIST. IF A SPOT OPENS UP,  WE WILL CONTACT YOU AND LET YOU KNOW.**

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Email *
Student's First and Last Name *
Student's Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) *
Is your child currently enrolled as a student in the Grain Valley School District? *
What school will your child attend NEXT year? *
What grade will your child be in NEXT (2026-2027) school year? *
If your child WILL BE in Kindergarten, please select the following option:
1
Camp Kindergarten Waitlist
If your child WILL BE in 1st grade, please select your class choices with 1 as your first choice, and 2 as your second choice.
Choice 1
Waitlist
If your child WILL BE in 2nd grade, please select your class choices with 1 as your first choice, 2 as your second choice, 3 as your third choice. If your child was enrolled in one of these classes last summer, please do not choose that class as a first or second choice. 
Choice 1
Choice 2
Choice 3
Let's Go Camping
If I Ran the Zoo
Legos, Legos, Legos!
If your child WILL BE in 3rd grade, please select your class choices with 1 as your first choice, 2 as your second choice, 3 as your third choice. If your child was enrolled in one of these classes last summer, please do not choose that class as a first or second choice. 
Choice 1
Choice 2
Choice 3
Aquatic Adventure
Fresh Farm Adventure
Legos, Legos, Legos!
If your child WILL BE in 4th/5th Grade, please select the following option:
1
Waitlist
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Parent/Guardian Relationship *
Parent/Guardian Phone *
Parent/Guardian Email *
Is your student currently taking medicine at school? *
Does your child currently have an IEP or 504 Plan? *
My child will be picked up from Summer SOAR by: *
If attending daycare, please list which facility:
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