Homeschool benefits and savings in Kansas City
Kansas City Parks and Recreation runs Homeschool PE for children ages 5-13 at the Southeast and Kansas City North community centers for $5 a drop-in class or $15 a month, and free with a community center membership.
Who qualifies
Is 5 to 13 years old
The program is listed for youth ages 5-13.
Homeschools
Homeschool PE is built for homeschooled children. The page lists no residency or school enrollment requirement.
Registers for a session
Sign up through KC Parks' online registration with activity code 263511322.
What it costs
The class fees come from the Homeschool PE page and the membership prices from KC Parks' membership page.
- One drop-in class
- $5
- One month of classes
- $15
- With a community center membership
- Free
- Youth monthly membership
- $10
- Youth annual membership
- $75
A youth membership costs less than the $15 monthly PE fee and also covers open gym, open swim, and fitness centers, so compare before you pay.
How to join
- Before you register
Pick a site and day
Southeast Community Center meets Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. Kansas City North Community Center meets Wednesdays, noon to 12:50 p.m.
- Online
Sign up
Register with activity code 263511322 and choose drop-in, monthly, or membership access.
- Fall 2026
Attend class
Southeast sessions run September 8 to October 20 and October 27 to December 15. The KC North session started September 11.
- Next session
Re-register
Sign up again for each new session, and renew a membership one year after purchase.
What it pays for
Covered
- Games and sports
- Skill development
- Fitness activities
- A weekly class
Not covered
- Children under 5 or over 13
- Membership fees
Good to know
The program page lists no residency requirement
As far as the program page says, Homeschool PE is not limited to Kansas City residents. If you live outside the city, ask KC Parks at 816-513-7500.
Who to contact
KC Parks staff answer questions about Homeschool PE, community center memberships, and youth scholarships.
parks@kcmo.org 816-513-7500 Homeschool PE page
Homeschool rules and statewide help in Missouri
No annual homeschool registration required. If withdrawing from public school, a written notice requesting removal from its rolls documents the change.
Missouri sets these rules:
- Subjects: For students under 16, offer at least 1,000 hours of instruction: 600 in reading, language arts, math, social studies, science, or related courses, including 400 at the regular homeschool location. The statutory hours and recordkeeping rules do not apply at age 16 or older.
- Testing: Missouri does not require standardized testing for homeschoolers.
- Records: For students under 16, keep a subject and activity record, a work-sample portfolio, and progress evaluations, or equivalent written or credible evidence.
- Teachers: No state teaching-license or degree requirement for a homeschool instructor.
Read the Missouri homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Missouri
Questions parents ask
- What do Homeschool PE classes include?
- Each class mixes games, sports, skill development, and fitness activities that build strength, coordination, teamwork, and confidence.
- Which membership makes PE free?
- Youth memberships cost $10 a month or $75 a year and must be bought in person at a community center.
- Is there help with the membership cost?
- Yes. KC Parks offers youth scholarships for children 17 and under that apply to membership fees, not program fees. A parent brings the application to a community center to verify the address.
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