Kansas City Boys and Girls Club Members visit UCM Lee’s Summit

By Janice Phelan, July 17, 2019

Members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City visited the University of Central Missouri Lee’s Summit campus July 16.

The young people heard from UCM staff members about the university’s programs and student activities as well as the advantages of dual credit courses during high school, scholarships and financial aid. The visit also included a team-building activity and tour of the Missouri Innovation Campus.

The University of Central Missouri offers undergraduate, graduate, certificate and other workforce development programs. Courses are available in a variety of formats including face-to-face, online and hybrid (face-to-face combined with online) at Warrensburg as well as at the Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City provides affordable, accessible opportunities in the urban core. Close to 8,000 local students are involved in the organization through activities such as athletics, art classes, field trips and tutoring sessions.