+ Airport   + Ride   + Hotel   + Location   + Evening Fun


Where is the event being held?

We will be going all over Kansas City, MO for various activities throughout the week—the main base of operations will be Summit Christian Academy in Lee's Summit for some live photo shoots. So it will be good to uber, rent a car or carpool. Either way, you're going to need access to wheels. We will not have a bus for you. 

The address to the Summit Christian Academy Fieldhouse is 

1510 SW Jefferson St
Lee's Summit, MO 64081

Getting to Kansas City

Fly to Kansas City International Airport - MCI

Getting Around Town

You will need to share a ride, uber or rent a car for the bootcamp. We will be in the same location for learning, but will be all around the city for our evening activities. Hotels are 10-20 minutes away from the meeting space.

Join the schools+sports bootcamp community through your portal to connect with other people coming so you all can rideshare or find a roommate!

Where to Stay

We recommend the Drury in Independence. Most evenings there are many attendees hanging out in the lobby sharing ideas and building relationships. You can stay wherever you choose, but you will miss out on some good conversations. Either way, you are responsible for making your lodging arrangements.


Hotel Suggestions:

Drury Inn and Suites KC & Independence
20300 E 42nd St S,
Blue Springs, MO 64015

  • Includes breakfast with room rate
  • 20 minute drive to all meeting locations
  • Great value
  • Speakers are staying here
  • Use corporate code: 303882 to receive $120 per night rate



Hampton Inn and Suites- Lee’s Summit
1751 NE Douglas Street
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086

  • Breakfast & Wifi included
  • 10 min drive to meeting location



Other Hotels:

Stoney Creek Hotel- located 20 minutes from meeting location

Holiday Inn Express Lee’s Summit- located 10 minutes from meeting location

Fairfield Inn Lee's Summit - located 10 minutes from meeting location

What's included with my registration?

You mean besides 4 full days of in person education and over 40 hours of online courses? In additional to all of that, your registration includes:

  • Lunch on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday &  Thursday
  • Dinner on Monday & Tuesday, 
  • One ticket to the Royals game and tailgating party
  • Evening with the Kansas City Chiefs' Head of Photography
  • Guided Lab Tour and open house
  • Samples + checklists
  • Access to the experts leading your courses
  • Access to a private community just for bootcamp attendees
  • Access to the hhschools Users Facebook Group

and the list goes on...

What Should I bring?

Each day is a new adventure and has its own needs. We will share more specifics as time gets closer, but at the very least you will want to bring a change of clothes (with comfy shoes), your camera and a laptop.

Evening Activities

Monday June 10th

Tailgating and Royals Baseball Game
1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129

Be sure to RSVP if you are going to come! Join us for a traditional tailgating experience at Kauffman Stadium and then enjoy the Kansas City Royals as they take on the New York Yankees!

One ticket is included with the bootcamp. Family is welcome to join in the fun!  Let us know if you want to purchase another ticket. Additional tickets are $30.  Parking is NOT included with your bootcamp ticket.


Tuesday, June 11th

Open House at H&H Color Lab
8906 E 67th St, Raytown, MO 64133

Join us at the lab for an evening of talks, tours and tacos!! You won’t want to miss this evening as we pull back the curtain to show you where the magic happens! Meet our staff, ask questions, touch and feel products, and visit with each other over food and drink!


Wednesday, June 12th

The KC Chiefs + Downtown Lee’s Summit

Ever want to know what it is like to be an NFL photographer? Well, tonight you will find out. Spend the evening with Steve Sanders, the head of the Kansas City Chiefs photography department. He will share how he went from a professional wedding/portrait/school photographer to the head photographer for the KC Chiefs. If you are a sports fan, you won’t want to miss this!

After the program we will head to downtown Lee’s Summit for dinner & drinks. Grab your new friends and head to some of our favorite restaurants and bars to round out our evening. There are many amazing local restaurants and unique bars to explore together! Dinner on your own.


Thursday, June, 13th

Time to head home

It’s been an amazing week of learning and fun! Feel free to book your flights out after 5pm. Summit Christian Academy is only 45 minutes from the airport. We have a small airport that is easy to get in and out of, so we recommend you arrive 1 hour before your flight is scheduled to leave.