Summer Art Camp - Columbia Art League
Content updated May 10, 2024
Warm Summer days are approaching, and the coolest place to be is Columbia Art League (CAL) Summer Art Camp! With lots of themed camps to choose from, there is sure to be something for everyone. This year, CAL is offering 10 different camps for kids ages 6 - 16!
🌟Each camp runs Monday - Friday and has a fun, engaging theme!🌟Students will be provided with quality art instruction that strengthens art technique and skill while encouraging creative expression!
🌟Scholarships are also available! Email mary@columbiaartleague.org with any inquiries.
Hexagon Alley
Content updated May 6, 2024
There’s a new option in Columbia this summer for parents looking for fun-filled educational programs for their children ages 6-14 on summer vacation. Hexagon Alley, the board game café that opened downtown last year, will host its version of “summer camp” from June through August. Hexagon Alley founders Kyle and Colleen Rieman and Nathen Reynolds look forward to bringing a new summer camp to Columbia that utilizes the café’s vast collection of board games to engage, encourage and develop the growing mind.
The curriculum strategically uses board games that build upon the neurodevelopmental functions of the brain and encourage the use of critical thinking, inference skills, teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Parents’ utilization of the “camp” is fully customizable. You can pick and choose the days, and even weeks, that you want your kid(s) signed up. Camp starts at 9:15 a.m. every day and goes until 4:30 p.m. Drop off starts at 9 a.m., with early drop off as early as 8:30 a.m. Pick up goes until 5 p.m., with late pick up until 5:30 p.m. Early and late drop off/pickup is available at an additional cost. Lunch is provided for full-day campers.
“Summer camp” at Hexagon Alley begins June 10 and sign-ups are underway now. You can find more information here.
Need a new or replacement Social Security Card?
Content updated March 21, 2024
Do you need to apply for a new or replacement Social Security card? If so, you may be able to complete, or at least start, their application online.
When you visit our Social Security number & card webpage, you can answer a series of questions that will determine whether you can:
Complete the application process online.
Start the application process online, then bring any required documents to their local Social Security office or card center to complete the application.
Complete the application process at their local office.
M.A.R.C.H. Inc. (Mediation Achieving Results for Children)
Content updated March 15, 2024
M.A.R.C.H. Inc. (Mediation Achieving Results for Children) is a state-wide nonprofit (501c3) that provides free supervised visitation, mediation and legal services to eligible families in Missouri. Our goal is to help families resolve disputes surrounding the needs of their children. When parties aren't eligible for free mediation, M.A.R.C.H. can still provide in-person, phone, or virtual mediation at a cost of $200 an hour per parent (2 hour minimum).
Eligible families in Missouri can receive up to four hours of free mediation per year. Families that are eligible for free mediation are also eligible for free legal services to assist with court document filing, and supervised visitation services.
Home office located at 2 South Water St., Liberty, MO 64068; 800-595-9750. But mediators are available state-wide. Link to mediators listed by judicial circuits. Boone and Callaway counties are part of the 13th judicial circuit.
Link to services available through M.A.R.C.H.
CMCA - Resource Guide
Updated on: September 25. 2023
This resource guide is a comprehensive guide that includes any and all resources available in Boone and nearby counties to help lower income individuals and families in need.
Compass Health - Children’s Center
Content updated Dec. 1, 2023
Services Offered: Pediatric Primary Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health services, and Optometry (for current patients only).
Children’s Center Brochure
Pediatric Primary Care
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (walk-ins welcome every day from 9 AM – 4 PM)
Pediatric Dental
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Behavioral Health
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
200 Portland Street
Columbia, MO, 65201
To schedule an appointment: 844-853-8937
Compass Health - East Broadway
Content updated Dec. 1, 2023
Services Offered: Primary Care/Family Medicine
Medical: Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
1705 East Broadway, Suite 340
Columbia, MO 65201
To schedule an appointment: 844-853-8937
Sage Counseling Services
Counseling for Seniors, Families, Caregivers
We are social workers with experience in grief, loss, dementia, dealing with complicated medical diagnoses, and the challenges that accompany aging. In-home appointments in the Greater Kansas City area and Columbia, Missouri, and teletherapy appointments in Kansas and Missouri.
Social Security - Mobile Check-In Express
Content updated Oct. 26, 2023
Clients visiting local Social Security offices can check-in from their mobile device using our new feature, Mobile Check-In Express. To use Mobile Check-In Express, your clients can scan the QR code located at the local Social Security office they’re visiting. This will allow your clients to check in for both scheduled appointments and non-scheduled visits.
CMCA - Tablet Program
Content updated Oct. 26, 2023
The CMCA tablet program is a partnership with SWA Connect. SWA Connect is a program for individuals to receive a free Android 10.1 tablet and internet for five years.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
800 N Providence Rd.
Columbia, MO 65203
Contacts: Janet Reed
Email: JanetR@cmca.us
573-443-1100 ext. 1970
Bailey Stock
Email: BaileyS@cmca.us
573-777-5238
Summer Feeding Sites
Content updated Nov. 22, 2023
The City of Columbia along with the following community partners: Columbia/Boone County Public Health & Human Services, Columbia Public Schools, Powerhouse Community Development Corporation and Boys & Girls Club of the Columbia Area are providing free “Summer Lunches” to children 18 years and younger. Lunches are provided at multiple locations in the Columbia area.
City of Columbia Health & Human Services Resource Guide
Content updated Sept 22, 2023
A listing of health and human resources including but not limited to clothing, disaster relief, food, homelessness, parenting help, youth employment, human rights, and many more topics.
Dream Tree Academy
Content updated Nov. 20, 2023
It is the mission and vision of Dream Tree Academy 573, to provide numerous after-school educational programs for our culturally diverse youth. Optional classes focus on music, graphic design, financial literacy, and mental health along with other trades of business and entertainment while enhancing a dynamic for a cultural way of life. We help educate, inspire and problem-solve for our students to become self-sustainable through education.
(573) 777-0781 Dreamtreeacademy.com Dreamtreeacademy573@gmail.com
Child Trauma Initiative
Content updated Oct 6, 2023
Child Trauma Initiative (CTI) provides trauma informed, evidence based interventions for children age 0 - 18 & their families who have experienced a traumatic event or loss of a loved one such as Sudden death of a loved one, Exposure to violence, Neglect, or Abuse.
1000 West Nifong
Building 7, Suite 300
Columbia, MO 65203
First State Community Bank -Junior Savers
First State Community Bank’s Club for Kids. The Junior Savers Account, available for those 0-17 years old, is a great way to jumpstart good savings habits.
MU ParentLink
Content updated Oct. 19, 2023
ParentLink provides statewide, cost-free parenting support by masters-level professionals who are real people that care. The entry to point to ParentLink services is the WarmLine, where we provide listening support, evidence-based information, connection to vetted resources. From the WarmLine, families may be referred to our specialists in Early Childhood and Kinship Care arrangements, or an Access Navigator.
ParentLink is cost-free and available to all Missouri parents and caregivers. Link to brochure.
WarmLine: 800-552-8522, text 585-FAMILY1, email parentlink@missouri.edu, @parentlink on Facebook Messenger.
Director: Dr. Bradd Anderson, andersonb@missouri.edu
Visit website
CMCA - Child Care Assistance
Updated on: July 21, 2023
Through the City of Columbia Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) has received funding to provide financial assistance to CMCA members for: child care costs, including past due balances, with the goal of maintaining child care stability.
CPS Parents as Teachers Hearing & Vision Screenings
Hearing & Vision Screenings
Content updated Sept 28, 2023
Who is eligible:
Free & open to the public.
First come first serve basis.
Registration is not required.
Ages - six months to five years
The Center for Early Learning- North
2191 Smiley Lane
Columbia, MO 65202
(next to Lange Middle School)
Missouri River Relief - Child Carriers at the Lend/Learn Library
Content updated Oct. 28, 2023
When families have meaningful experiences outdoors their quality of life, health & social wellbeing improve. Whether you are new to hiking or an experienced hiker make it a family affair by checking out one of our child carriers. The child carriers will be available for check out through the “Lend & Learn Library” at First Chance for Children in Columbia, Missouri for enrolled families.