Bus Camp welcomes area incoming K-1 students

JOPLIN, Mo. – The Joplin Schools Transportation Department will welcome incoming kindergarten and first grade students from around the Four States area to a School Bus Camp from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 12 at Junge Stadium in Joplin.

The free camp is designed to introduce young students to school bus safety in a fun and memorable environment, while helping them feel comfortable around buses prior to the start of school.

Children at the come-and-go camp will participate in safety lessons, games, a bus ride, street-crossing exercises, bus stop reminders, and more.

The event is sponsored by Freeman Health System, Mercy, Arvest Bank, and Atlas Risk
Management.

Families will have a chance to interact with Buster the Talking School Bus and Eddie the Eagle.

MoCHIP will also be on site providing free child fingerprinting and ID card services.

Backpacks and select school supplies will be handed out to the first 150 students, and free hot dogs will be served as families complete the event.

No registration is required. Parents or guardians must remain with their students for the duration of the event. Children from all area schools are encouraged to attend, regardless of residency or school enrollment status.

For more information, contact event organizers Eloise O’Reilly or Cody Harris at 417-625-5300.