Whatsoever Community Center

Today in Mexico, its Children's Day. The preschoolers had pizza and got presents to celebrate!

Today the Preschool children had their Egg Hunt. They had so much fun!

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Anything helps, this program is an important part of the northeast community!

Beginning November 2 we will have after school program running as normal from 2:30 till 6:30 PM Mon-Fri, for those students that need homework help or catch up on work from virtual classes.

A partir del 2 de noviembre, tendremos el programa extracurricular funcionando normalmente de 2:30pm-6:30pm lunes a viernes. Para aquellos estudiantes que necesiten a ser tarea o ponerse al día con el trabajo de las clases virtuales.

As we approach back to school with the uncertainty of online or in person classes. Everyoneon.org is a organization that can help families get internet and computers at a low cost depending on the area you live in. A medida que nos acercamos al regreso a la escuela con la incertidumbre de las clases en línea o en persona. Everyoneon.org es una organización que puede ayudar a las familias a obtener Internet y computadoras a bajo costo según el área en la que viva.

Whatsoever will end program this wednesday. On monday august 17th we will begin after school program from 10am to 6pm. We will offer a snack but no lunch students are recommended to being there own lunch. times are subject to change.

Whatsoever, terminará el programa de verano este miércoles . El lunes 17 de agosto comenzaremos el programa extracurricular de 10 a.m. a 6 p.m. Ofreceremos un refrigerio, pero se recomienda que los estudiantes traer su propio lonche. Estos tiempos pueden cambiar.

Whatsoever will open back up Monday at 7am to 4:30pm for our after school program and preschool. Whatsoever se abre lunes a las 7 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. para nuestro programa extraescolar y preescolar.

Whatsoever center will be closed Rest if the week of 27th through the 31st as a precaution as a staff member has come in contact with someone with Covid and is awaiting results. Thank you for your patience. Will resume regular program Monday the August 3rd barring unforeseen circumstances. Whatsoever centro estará cerrado la semana de 27 hasta el 31 de julio como medida de precaución ya que un miembro del personal se ha puesto en contacto con alguien con Covid y está esperando resultados. Gracias por su paciencia. Se reanudará el programa regular el lunes el 3ro de agosto, salvo circunstancias imprevistas.

Today the preschoolers had a fun day getting wet!!

Whatsoever Summer program is now enrolling for the 2020 Summer camp!! Summer camp will begin on 1st of June from 8am to 4:30pm Monday-Thursday and Friday dismisal at 4pm. We understand how COVID-19 is affecting everything and we will take percussions necessary to have a safe environment! We provide full lunch with snacks as well as feild trips if possible this summer! Students must be at 7yrs old or starting Kindergarton up to High school Seniors. Any questions please message us!Save your place as we will be filling up fast!

¡El programa de verano de whatsoever se está inscribiendo en el campamento de verano de 2020! El campamento de verano comenzará el 1st de Junio de 8am. A 4:30 p. M. De lunes a jueves y el viernes a las 4 p.m. Entendemos que algunas escuelas pueden no estar disponibles antes de esa fecha y eso está bien, ¡todavía pueden inscribirse y comenzar cuando la escuela sale! Brindamos un lonche completo con bocadillos, así como también Paseos si están disponibles. Los estudiantes deben tener 7 años de edad o comenzar Kindergarton hasta los estudiantes de último año de secundaria. Cualquier pregunta por favor envíenos un mensaje!También seguimos pasos para compartir el COVID-19.

Reminder no after school program Monday the 25th due to Memorial Day stay safe!

A short story from a experience at whatsoever. Whatsoever Community Center: A Life-Changing Experience My siblings and I grew up a block from Whatsoever Community Center in the 1940’s and 1950’s. We walked to Whatsoever at least once a day for some activity. There were many options to keep kids involved in supervised programs for a minimal fee or free. My sisters and I took tap dancing where my mother played the piano for the classes and we were able to participate. There wer...e square dancing and acrobats, cooking and sewing classes plus art lessons provided by the KC Art Institute. The Game Room provided ping-pong and pool tables to play. Mother volunteered as a supervisor in the Game Room. We participated in swimming at Ford/Sheffield Park where there were tennis courts and baseball diamonds. My sisters and I were members of Campfire Girls and attended Camp Lake-of-the-Woods at Swope Park plus Camp Rancho Red Bird near Warrensburg, Missouri. My brothers made soapbox derby cars for annual races at Swope Park. They also participated in the Gold Gloves boxing program held in the basement of the center. There were so many opportunities given to us that we otherwise would not have been able to have access to attend. We went on many field trips like bowling, the American Royal, swimming at The Groves, carefree days at Fairyland Park as well as attending hockey games and musical performances. My first "real" job at age 10 or 11 was to clean the apartment at the center where Director Sam Doughty lived. My pay was $1.00. The school nurse sent us to Whatsoever for the dental college clinic. My parents attended adult dance parties and we all joined in for chili suppers and other family activities. We kids attended Teen Town every week. Whatsoever was a safe place for my family. My father was unstable and did not work regularly. As a result, we received access to underwear and socks along with many more personal items from their clothes closet. Most importantly, Whatsoever connected Mother with services that provided an overnight place to stay for her and us kids for relief from the domestic violence occurring in our home. This is an incomplete list of all the activities available to me and my family. For us, Whatsoever was our "home-away-from-home." We have many cherished memories. I am forever grateful that Whatsoever was there for me and my family. Written date: April 25, 2020 See more

After school program will open back up May 18th from 12pm to 4:30pm we will provide a snack. This will continue till June 1st till summer program begins we will be taking sign ups for this summer beginning on May 18th please remember spots fill up fast. If you are sick please stay home. El programa extracurricular se abrirá el 18 de mayo de 12 p.m. a 4:30pm. y brindaremos un refrigerio. Esto continuará hasta el 1 de junio hasta que comience el programa de verano. Tomaremos inscripciones para este verano a partir del 18 de mayo. Recuerde que las plazas se llenan rápidamente. Si está enfermo, quédese en casa.

Whatsoever has been part of the community for over a hundred years, and we continue to serve those in need. Preschool continues to remain open and we have open spots available. With school out for the rest of the year we still offer after school programming that will transition to summer program. Please contact us at 816-231-0227 ext 103 for more information.