2024 Guide to Summer Camps

Summer programs help St. Louis youth thrive

Blueprint4 Database connects parents to thousands of camps for kids and teens

Summer in St. Louis is synonymous with Ted Drews, Busch Stadium, and days spent escaping the humidity with a trip to the pool. But for kids with nowhere to go during the summer months, it can also be a lonely, vulnerable time. For those weeks, students are separated from their learning environment, rigid schedules, and social engagements. Without access to out-of-school programming, youth also suffer the consequences of summer learning loss as students lose the skills acquired during the academic year. June, July, and August can mean missed opportunities to grow for young people across our region. For a generation of kids and teens still recovering from the social and academic effects of the pandemic, these missed opportunities can be devastating.

The positive news is that youth program providers across the St. Louis area are working to prevent this crisis. Thousands of opportunities exist for summer learning and fun in the metro region. From arts to academics, STEM to sports, diverse programs have emerged to support kids and teens during the crucial summer months. These camps provide settings for youth to grow their skills and develop dreams for their future.

“Providing safe, high-quality, and engaging programming outside of school is one crucial way we can help our kids

and teens reach their full potential,” said Allie Cicotte, Director of Programs at The Clark-Fox Family Foundation. “All young people in St. Louis need access to these life-changing opportunities.”

For many St. Louis-area parents, it can

Boys and Girls Clubs plan a summer of fun

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) summer camps are the beginning of fun and new experiences for youth ages 6-18. BGCSTL proudly offers a safe and affordable summer experience with high-quality, age-specific programming.

Structured summer activities offer members educational, recreational, social, and cultural activities on-site at various locations in

be challenging to find programs when they simply aren’t aware of the available summer experiences for their children. Once families do find the right programs, barriers still stand in the way of enrolling their children in summer camps.

Transportation hurdles, cost, and high demand can all prevent children from attending summer programs.

In acknowledgement of these barri-

Sky is the limit at Horizons St. Louis Summer Program

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The founding SPROG is part of Meacham Park and Kirkwood history, and its impact has been felt for more than 50 years. Known now as Horizons St. Louis Summer Program, the educational and recreational sessions run June 10 to July 19, 2024, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at Keysor Elementary School in Kirkwood. It is offered to eligible students in the Kirkwood School District attendance area who have completed Kindergarten through fifth grade.

Horizons St. Louis in Kirkwood serves students who qualify for free- or reduced-lunch, and who are identified by their teachers as students who would benefit from long-term participation in an extended learning program.

Especially during the summer months, out-of-school programs may be costly or offer limited options for transportation and activities, leaving many families unable to participate.

These gaps in opportunity all contribute to students experiencing summer learning loss - the cumulative erosion of academic skills over the summer months, which over time can leave students years behind in school, contributing to chronic absenteeism and high school dropout rates. On average, a student who does not experience enriching summer

activities can lose up to 2 months in academic skills.

“Horizons aims to change this reality,” says the Horizons website.

“The program serves students who might otherwise experience significant learning loss during the summer months, ensuring that every child has opportunities to learn and grow.”

One parent especially praised the

program’s

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Photo courtesy of Horizons St. Louis

2024 Summer Camp Issue

This Camp Guide was produced in partnership with Blueprint4, a free database of St. Louis-area out-ofschool programs. To find out additional information about these summer programs and many more, visit blueprint4.com.

1020 Artworks Studio

Website: http:// www.1020artworks. com/shop

Phone: 618-267-3205

Address: 841 Wabash Avenue Belleville, IL 62220

Camp Description: At our studio, we offer a variety of engaging summer art camps for all ages and interests!

Age Range: 5 - 16

Cost Range: $105.00$160.00

Aim High St. Louis

Website: https://www. aimhighstl.org

Phone: 314-432-9500

Address: 755 South Price Rd St. Louis, MO 63124

Camp Description: Aim High offers a five-week academic enrichment summer program for middle school students focusing on math, science and humanities with physical fun (swimming, basketball, golf and tennis).

Age Range: 10 - 14

Cost Range: It’s Free

Annie’s Hope: The Center for Grieving Kids

Website: http://www. annieshope.org

Phone: 314-965-5015

Address: 1333 W. Lockwood Suite 104 Glendale, MO 63122

Camp Description:

Annie’s Hope Camp Courage is an overnight camp for kids and teens to

experience the fun of a traditional summer camp setting while connecting with others who understand the pain of grief.

Age Range: 6 - 18

Cost Range: It’s Free

AR Workshop Olivette

Website: http://arworkshop.com/olivette

Phone: 314-898-9151

Address: 9200 Olive Blvd. Suite 112 St. Louis, MO 63132

Camp Description: AR Workshop Art Camps promote creativity and handson learning in a fun and social environment! Each week will feature a series of artistic adventures, filled with the joy of creating your favorite works of art, from personalized wood signs to trendy canvas projects.

Age Range: 6 - 14

Cost Range: $275.00$300.00

Bobby McCormack’s Basketball Camp

Website: https://schoolyou.com/

Phone: 314-606-5370

Address: 500 S. Mason Rd. Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Camp Description: Our basketball camps are for both boys and girls ages 6 – 14 at all ability levels. Each camp day offers a unique opportunity for beginner, intermediate and advanced level players to refine fundamentals and learn to play the game of basketball, at a higher level.

Age Range: 6 - 14

Cost Range: $80.00$260.00

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis

Website: https://www. bgcstl.org/programs/summer-camp/

Phone: (314) 335-8000

Address: 2901 North Grand Blvd St. Louis, MO 63107

Camp Description: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis offers a fun & safe summer camp at 9 locations throughout MO and IL. Summer camp dates can vary depending on the site.

Most camps run between June 12-August 4, 2023, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for ages 6-18. Financial assistance is available. Register today!

Age Range: 6 - 18

Cost Range: $25.00 -

Website: https://campbarnabas.org/campers

Address: 901 Teas Trail Purdy, MO 65734

Camp Description: Our Campers are individuals ages 7 and up with a variety of developmental and physical disabilities. At Camp Barnabas, we believe that each individual is created with purpose and ability.

Age Range: 7 plus

Cost Range: $1,500.00

Camp Concordia

Website: http://concordiaturners.square.site/summercamp

Phone: 314-352-9388

Address: 6432 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116

Camp Description: Camp Concordia provides active and educational programs for ages 5-17. Every day includes group games for social emotional learning, gymnastics, swimming, and academic programs.

Age Range: 5-17

$665.00

Bricks4Kidz St. Louis

Website: https://www. bricks4kidz.com/stl

Phone: 314-930-9535

Address: 1840 Sparks Ct Wildwood, MO 63011

Camp Description: Bricks 4 Kidz summer camps combine the best of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education with unique motorized LEGO model building for a hands-on learning experience like no other. Camp locations are offered throughout the St. Louis metro area.

Age Range: 5 - 11

Cost Range: $160.00

Camp Barnabas

Cost Range: $110.00$184.00

Camp Wartburg

Website: http://www. CampWartburg.com

Phone: 618-939-7715

Address: 5705 LRC Road Waterloo, IL 62298

Camp Description: Camp Wartburg is a Christian camp where children K-12 can spend a week or more of fun and fellowship doing a variety of activities - Archery, Canoeing, High Ropes, Creek Walking, Campfires, and more!

Age Range: 5-18

Cost Range: $310.00$660.00

Camp Weloki for Girls (Overnight Camp)

Website: http:/www.

campweloki.com

Phone: 636-530-1883

Address: 16100

Chesterfield Parkway West Suite 2000 Chesterfield, MO 631027

Camp Description: Camp Weloki for Girls is a one week overnight camp in Missouri. We teach girls leadership, communication, and self-awareness in a traditional summer camp setting.

Age Range: 9 - 18

Cost Range: $1,495.00

Central Print

Website: http://www.centralprint.org

Phone: 314-241-1346

Address: 2624 North 14th Street St. Louis, MO 63106

Camp Description: Art camp for children ages 6-10 focusing on printmaking, bookmaking and nature.

Age Range: 6 - 10

Cost Range: $110.00

Challenger Learning Center - St. Louis

Website: https://www. challengerstl.org/summer-camps/

Phone: 314-521-6205

Address: 205 Brotherton

Lane Ferguson, MO 63135

Camp Description: Experience an “out of this world” summer camp adventure with space mission simulations, DIY maker activities, robots, drones, and more!

Age Range: 8 - 17

Cost Range: $225.00$375.00

Circus Harmony

Website: http://www.circusharmony.org

Phone: 314-436-7676

Address: c/o City

Museum 701 N 16th St St. Louis, MO 63103

March 7 - 13,

Camp Description: Circus Harmony Summer Performance Camps are a unique opportunity where participants have the opportunity to learn and perform circus arts at City

Museum!

Age Range: 7 - 15

Cost Range: $600.00 COCA

Website: http://www. cocastl.org/

Phone: 314-561-4898

Address: 6880

Washington Avenue St. Louis, MO 63130

Camp Description:

Campers enjoy a unique and fun-filled summer experience where they can express their creativity and gain self-confidence. With hundreds of camps, COCA offers summer arts experiences that meet your family’s needs.

Age Range: 3 - 18

Cost Range: $99.00$495.00

College Bound St. Louis

Website: https://www.collegeboundstl.org/

Phone: 314-359-7154

Address: 110 N. Jefferson Ave St. Louis, MO 63103

Camp Description:

College Bound St. Louis is a college preparatory program dedicated to getting students to and through college. ACT

Prep, academic coaching, mental health services, and other resources to assist first-generation, demonstrated need students.

Age Range: 14 - 15

Cost Range: It’s Free

Community School

Website: http://www.communityschool.com/camp

Phone: 314-991-0005

Address: 900 Lay Road St. Louis, MO 63124

Camp Description:

Whether your child is into arts, academics, or going to camp for the very first time, there’s a camp that

St. Louis American • Summer Camp Guide

will be just right. Camps are taught by experienced instructors who create a fun-filled atmosphere through an engaging blend of activities.

Age Range: 3 - 14

Cost Range: $185.00$950.00

Consuming Kinetics Dance Company

Website: https://www.

ckdc.org/youth-program

Address: 465 North Taylor Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108

Camp Description: Youth age 3 - 19 can participate in our unique concert dance training program and are welcome to start at any age, regardless of previous experience. Scholarships are also available for families in need.

Age Range: 3-19

Cost Range: $155.00$350.00

Crayola Imagine Arts Academy

Website: https://stlouis.

imagineartsacademy.com/

Phone: 314-991-8000

Address: 8420 Olive Blvd. Suite R St. Louis, Mo 63132

Camp Description: We strive to broaden youths’ understanding of the world and sharpen their critical thinking skills by focusing on art as a problem-solving tool, as a career path, as a way to understand different places and cultures, and more.

Age Range: 5 - 12

Cost Range: $184.00$432.00

DaySpring Arts & Education

Website: https://www.

dayspringarts.org/summer

Phone: 314-291-8878

Address: 2500 Metro Blvd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043

Camp Description:

DaySpring Arts &

Education is a creative environment where students can be well equipped in the disciplines of both performing and fine arts.

Age Range: 3 - 18

Cost Range: $77.00$495.00

Dream Big Career Camp

Website: https://dreambigcamp.org/

Phone: 314-588-7090

Address: 133 S. 11th Street, Suite 500 Saint Louis, MO 63102

Camp Description:

Dream Big provides exclusive, behind-the-scenes opportunities to college and career-bound high school students with disabilities and IEPs.

Age Range: 11 - 21

Cost Range: $500.00

Forsyth School Summer Discovery Website: https://www.forsythschool.org/

schedules.

Age Range: 5 - 13

Cost Range: $67.50$175.00

Gateway Global AYBAA

Website: http://www. aybaa.org

Phone: 314-252-8842

Address: 911 Washington Ave Ste. 329 St. Louis, MO 63101

Camp Description: Map out your future with a paid summer tech training program! Gateway Global American Youth and Business Alliance Academies Inc. (AYBAA) specializes in STEM-based apprenticeship education and workforce development.

Age Range: 16 - 21

Cost Range: It’s Free

Gene Slay’s Girls and Boys Club

Website: https://www. gsgbcstl.org/ Phone: 314-772-5661

Address: 2524 S 11th Street St. Louis, MO 63104

Address: 6235 Wydown

Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63105

Camp Description: Forsyth Summer Discovery provides a balance of structure and age-appropriate freedom, offering children age 3 through Grade 7 a largely “unplugged” experience with a neighborhood feel.

Age Range: 3 - 12

Cost Range: $58.00$310.00

Gateway Center for

Performing Arts

Website: https://www. gcpastl.org/summer

Phone: (314) 274-7702

Address: 8045 Big Bend

Blvd. Suite 200 Webster Groves, MO 63119

Camp Description: We offer camp options for students Ages 3 - 13 of all levels, with half and full day camps plus extended day programs for busy

Camp Description: 8 weeks of summer fun for kids & teens from 6 - 16. Choose activities from swimming to art to outdoor adventure, and combat summer learning loss with academic enrichment.

Age Range: 6 - 16

Cost Range: $0.00$360.00

Gifted Resource Council Website: https://www.giftedresourcecouncil.org

Address: 10425 Old Olive Street Rd. LL1 St. Louis, MO 63141

Camp Description: GRC’s Summer Academies are two week hands-on camps covering a variety of topics for bright and gifted kids finishing K - 8th grade.

Age Range: 4 - 14

Cost Range: $120.00$550.00

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri

Website: https://www. girlscoutsem.org

Phone: 314-590-2300

Address: 2300 Ball Drive St. Louis, MO 63146

Camp Description:

Whether your girl is a first-time camper or a seasoned pro, activities and experiences are designed to support girls’ development of healthy habits and crucial 21st-century skills in a welcoming environment.

Age Range: 5-18

Cost Range: $0.00$745.00

Girls Incorporated of St. Louis

Website: https://www. girlsincstl.org/

Phone: 314-385-8088

Address: 3801 Nelson Dr.

St. Louis, MO 63121

Camp Description: At Girls Inc. your daughter and her friends can enjoy our activities designed to encourage girls to try new things, build their skills, knowledge and prepare them for a brighter future.

Age Range: 5 - 18

Cost Range: $550.00

Good Journey’s Summer Leadership Academy Website: http://www. goodjourney.org

Phone: 314-229-9079

Address: P.O. Box 23016

St. Louis, MO 63156

Camp Description:

Summer Leadership Academy is a cultural experience that gives young community builders the opportunity to express themselves through art, STEM, gardening, history, play, community service, socialization, and more.

Age Range: 9 - 16

Cost Range: $225.00

Greater St. Louis Area

Council Scouting Website: https://stlbsa.org

Phone: 314-361-0600

Address: 4568 West Pine

Blvd St. Louis, MO 63108

Camp Description: Scouting programs and outdoor adventures give young people the opportunity to try new things, provide service to others, build self-confidence, and develop leadership skills.

Age Range: 5 - 11

Cost Range: $0.00$375.00

HOBY Missouri

Website: https://hobymo. org/

Address: 9761 Clayton Rd. St. Louis, MO 63124

Camp Description:

HOBY programs provide students with potential for leadership to participate in unique leadership training, service-learning and motivation-building experiences.

Age Range: 16 - 17

Cost Range: $395.00

Indian Hills Swim Club

Summer Camp

Website: http://www.indianhillsswimclub.com

Phone: 314-544-9177

Address: 4210 Lasata Drive St. Louis, MO 63123

Camp Description: Safety and FUN come first at this camp. Includes swim and dive instruction, arts/ crafts, and sports/games. 5 week long sessions to choose from, 1/2 or full day options available.

Age Range: 6 - 13

Cost Range: $280.00

Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis, Inc.

Website: https://greaterstlouis.ja.org/

Address: 17339 N Outer 40 Rd Chesterfield, MO 63005

Camp Description:

Entrepreneurship summer camp for children ages 8-13 focusing on creative ways to start and run your own business!

Age Range: 9 - 13

Cost Range: $275.00

Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Camp

Website: https://www. laumeiersculpturepark.org/ artcamp

Phone: 314-899-5248

Address: 12580 Rott Rd. St. Louis, MO 63127

Camp Description: Art and nature programs for young artists ages 3.5 through 18, focusing on creativity, exploration of the outdoors, and learning through play.

Age Range: 3 - 18

Cost Range: $0.00$300.00

This Camp Guide was produced in partnership with Blueprint4, a free database of St. Louis-area out-ofschool programs. To find out additional information about these summer programs and many more, visit blueprint4.com.

LEAD STL

Website: https://www. leadstl.org/camp

Phone: 314-354-8236

Address: 3115 S. Grand Suite 650 St. Louis, MO 63163

Camp Description: This summer we’re offering four different one-week day camp sessions (Monday- Friday), each with a unique theme designed to empower youth in Greater St. Louis to become advocates for positive change in their communities.

Age Range: 11 - 15

Cost Range: $350.00

LifeBridge Partnership Camps

Website: https://www.lifebridgestl.org/

Phone: 314-701-8125

Address: 11457 Olde

Cabin Rd. Suite 235 St. Louis, MO 63141

Camp Description: Day camps providing youth

with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities a variety of recreational activities/experiences.

Age Range: 7 - 21

Cost Range: $100.00$450.00

LinkSTL

Website: http://linkstl.org

Phone: 314-584-0344

Address: 3820 N 14th Street St. Louis, MO 63107

Camp Description: Hyde

Park Superhero Summer Camp is a summer camp for children aged 5-14, offering a fun and safe environment for kids to enjoy their summer with their friends.

Age Range: 5 - 14

Cost Range: $50.00

Mad Science Summer Camps

Website: https://stlouis. madscience.org

Phone: 314-991-8000

Address: 8420-R Olive Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63132

Camp Description: Mad Science camps offer a daily combination of in-class discovery and exploration, games and activities, and hands-on applications of scientific principles.

Age Range: 3 - 11

Cost Range: $138.00$432.00

Maryville University PreCollege Art & Design Website: https://www. maryville.edu/summerprograms/art-design/ Phone: 314-363-1050

Address: 650 Maryville University Drive St. Louis, MO 63141

Camp Description: This program provides a unique opportunity for developing designers and artists to build their portfolios and gain new skills while working with the university faculty in a highly creative and enriching environment.

Age Range: 14 - 19

Cost Range: $65.00$500.00

Metro Theater Company

Summer Camps

Website: https://www. metroplays.org/

Phone: 314-932-7414

Address: 3311

Washington Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103

Camp Description:

MTC’s professional teaching artists bring fun and growth through the arts to campers of all ages.

Age Range: 4 - 18

Cost Range: $260.00 -

$565.00

Midwest Children’s Burn Camp

Website: https://brsg.org/

Phone: (314) 939-1550

Address: 6220 S.

Lindbergh Blvd Ste 203 St. Louis, MO 63123

Camp Description: This overnight camp is provided at no cost for children ages 6 to 17 who have survived burn injuries and smoke inhalation. Campers are accepted from all over Missouri and neighboring states.

Age Range: 6 - 17

Cost Range: It’s free

Miriam Summer Fundamentals Camp

Website: https://www.miriamstl.org/camp

Phone: 314-961-1500

Address: 501 Bacon Ave Webster Groves, MO 63119

Camp Description: Miriam School and Learning Center provides students with or without disabilities with fun opportunities to maintain or improve academics and social/emotional skills in our specialty summer camps.

Age Range: 5 - 17

Cost Range: It’s free

New City School Website: https://www. newcityschool.org/our-program/summer-camp

Phone: 314-361-6411

Address: 5209 Waterman Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108

Camp Description: At New City Summer Camp, we’re serious about helping kids experience creative summer fun and new experiences.

Age Range: 3 - 16

Cost Range: $0.00$750.00

Olympia Gymnastics

Website: https://olympiagymnastics.org/

Address: 7 locations in

the Greater St. Louis Area

Camp Description:

Discover your inner warrior during Nerf week, unleash your ninja skills during Ninja week, tackle thrilling Minute to Win It activities, or participate in our own version of the 2024 Olympics during Olympic Mania week!

Age Range: 5 - 12

Cost Range: $185.00$290.00

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Website: http://experienceopera.org/

Phone: 314-963-4251

Address: 210 Hazel Ave. St. Louis, MO 63119

Camp Description: Join area university voice teachers in discovering your voice at Opera Theatre’s Sing Out vocal camp! Need based financial assistance is available, and no audition is necessary — but don’t wait, registration is limited!

Age Range: 13 - 18

Cost Range: $190.00

Parks & Rec - Bridgeton

Website: https://www. bridgetonmo.com/391/

Summer-Camp

Phone: 314-739-5599

Address: 4201 Fee Fee Rd Bridgeton, MO 63044

Camp Description: The Bridgeton Parks and Recreation Department offers a traditional-style outdoor day camp program for kids ages 5-12 years. Also hiring for summer camp counselors!

Age Range: $130.00$140.00

Cost Range: 5 - 15

Parks & Rec - Florissant

Website: https://www.florissantmo.com/

Phone: 314-921-4466

Address: 1 James J Eagan Drive Florissant, MO 63033

Camp Description: Our Summer Day Camp pro-

Age Range: 6-13

Cost Range: $125.00

Parks & Rec - O’Fallon IL

Website: https://ofallonparksandrec.com

Phone: 618-624-0139

Address: 308 E. 5th St. O’ Fallon, IL 62269

Camp Description: The O’ Fallon, Illinois Parks and Rec Summer Camp offers participants dozens of fun-filled options to choose from. Sign up today, as spots fill up quickly.

Age Range: 3 - 13

Cost Range: $90.00$295.00

Parks & Rec - Queeny Park

Website: https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/ parks/

Phone: 314-615-4386

Address: 550 Weidman Rd St. Louis, MO 63011

Camp Description: Kids will make memories for a lifetime at Camp Queeny. Activities include field trips, sports, nature activities, arts & crafts, and special events.

Age Range: 5 - 12

Cost Range: $120.00

Saint Louis Science Center

Website: https://www. slsc.org/programs/summer-stem-explorers/

Phone: 314-289-4439

Address: 5050 Oakland Ave St. Louis, MO 63110

Camp Description: With an array of interactive activities, your camper will have the opportunity to engage in STEM learning while having fun!

Age Range: 5 - 9

Cost Range: $0.00$325.00

Saint Louis University Website: https://www.slu. edu/summer-and-extendedstudies/k-12-camps.php

Address: 3840 Lindell

Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108

Camp Description: Summer at SLU is a dynamic summer program experience that offers youth and families an opportunity to engage students in STEM and arts based programming.

Age Range: 3 - 21

Cost Range: $0.00$1,000.00

Saint Louis Zoo

Website: http://stlzoo.org

Phone: 314-646-4544

Address: 1 Government Drive St. Louis, MO 63110

Camp Description: The Saint Louis Zoo offers various camp programs for children ranging from grades K - 12 focusing on a variety of animal based topics.

Age Range: 5 - 18

Cost Range: $230.00$335.00

School of Rock

Website: https://www. schoolofrock.com/locations

Address: Manchester and Kirkwood locations

Camp Description:

School of Rock offers a wide variety of music camps and workshops for musicians of any skill level who want to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals.

Age Range: 5-18

Cost Range: $300.00$550.00

Sew Hope Community Sewing Room

Website: https://www. sewhopestl.com/

Phone: 314-562-4589

Address: 630 N. Highway

67 Florissant, MO 63031

Camp Description: Come visit us at Sew Hope, a community sewing room offering a creative sanctuary for sewers, quilters, and crafters.

Age Range: 8-18

Cost Range: $149.00

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Summer Camps

Website: https://stlshakes. org/programs/camp/

Phone: 314-531-9800

Address: 3333

Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103

Camp Description: The Summer Shakespeare Studio exists to enliven, equip, and encourage St. Louis students through the disciplines and opportunities of Shakespeare’s stage.

Age Range: 9-19

Cost Range: $200.00$250.00

Sherwood Forest Camp

Website: https://www. sherwoodforeststl.org/

Phone: 314-644-3322

Address: 2708 Sutton Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63143

Camp Description: Sherwood Forest connects with, educates, and inspires youth of the Greater St. Louis area from under-served and under-resourced communities.

Age Range: 6-14

Cost Range: $35.00$75.00

Sinai Family Life Center

Website: https://www. sinailifecenter.com/about-1

Phone: 618-874-2002

Address: 1200 St. Louis Ave. East St.Louis, IL 62201

Camp Description: Join us for outdoor games, field trips, STEM, arts and crafts, breakfast, lunch, and snack.

Age Range: 5-12

Cost Range: $95

Smart Kids, Inc.

Website: http://www. smartkidsinc.org

Phone: 314-884-1486

Address: 11520 St. Charles Rock Road Ste. 102 Bridgeton, MO 63044

Camp Description: Our summer day camp is the Explore St. Louis Summer Camp (ESSC), whose mission is to provide campers the opportunity to explore St. Louis through different events, exhibits, and field trips outside of their neighborhoods.

Age Range: 5-13

Cost Range: $200.00

This Camp Guide was produced in partnership with Blueprint4, a free database of St. Louis-area out-ofschool programs. To find out additional information about these summer programs and many more, visit blueprint4.com.

St. Joseph’s Academy

Website: https://www. sja1890.org/summer-programs

Phone: 314-394-4321

Address: 2307 South Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63131

Camp Description: St. Joseph’s Academy is offering on-campus enrichment and athletic programs for 3rd graders through incoming freshmen.

Age Range: 8-17

Cost Range: $125.00$200.00

St. Louis Aquarium Foundation

Website: https://www. stlaquariumfoundation.org/

Phone: 314-923-3900

Address: 201 S. 18th Street St. Louis, MO 63103

Camp Description:

Campers will learn all about the plants and ani-

mals we share our planet with through games, conservation projects, animal experiences, and more!

Age Range: 7-12

Cost Range: $300.00

St. Louis Artists’ Guild & Galleries

Website: http://www. stlouisartistsguild.org/ Phone: 314-727-6266

Address: 12 N Jackson Ave Clayton, MO 63105

Camp Description: Camp STLAG allow students to take art classes that develop their abilities in painting, drawing, and mixed media!

Age Range: 6-18

Cost Range: $50.00$200.00

St. Louis ArtWorks

Summer Program

Website: http://www. stlartworks.org

Phone: 314-899-5248

Address: 5959 Delmar Blvd St. Louis, MO 63112

Camp Description: St. Louis ArtWorks enriches the lives of youth by providing art education, essential job skill training, and exposure to career opportunities through paid apprenticeships.

Age Range: 14-19

Cost Range: It’s Free

St. Louis Community College

Website: https://www. stlcc.edu/

Phone: 314-984-7777

Address: 3221 McKelvey Rd Bridgeton, MO 60344

Camp Description:

Whether you are entering college for the first time, are ready to shift career gears, want to update your skills, or simply want to learn something new and interesting, there is a place for you at St. Louis Community College.

Age Range: 12-16

Cost Range: $299.00$399.00

St. Louis County Library

Website: https://www.slcl. org/

Phone: 314-994-3300

Address: 1412 S. Spoede Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131

Camp Description: Join the St. Louis County Library for tons of free youth programming all year long.

Age Range: All Ages

Cost Range: It’s Free

St. Louis Public Library

Website: https://www.slpl. org/

Phone: 314-880-8169

Address: 1415 Olive Street St. Louis, MO 63103

Camp Description: St. Louis Public Library offers free week-long summer camps for kids and teens! Registration is required and space is limited.

Age Range: 3-18

Cost Range: It’s Free

STL City Tennis

Website: https://www.stlcitytennis.org

Phone: 314-368-2375

Address: 7552 Oxford

Dr. Apt. 1B St. Louis, MO 63105

Camp Description: Half day and full day tennis camp for kids ages 4-16 focusing on sportsmanship, tennis fundamentals, eyehand coordination, having fun, and education.

Age Range: 4-16

Cost Range: $260.00$500.00

STL Youth Jobs

Website: http://stlyouthjobs.org

Phone: 314-499-8176

Address: 3016 Locust St. Suite 105 St. Louis, MO 63103

Camp Description: Paid job shadowing/work experiences in a variety of programs for youth ages 14-24, all with job readiness training, financial empowerment training, and job coach support.

Age Range: 14-24

Cost Range: It’s Free

Summer Arts Camp at Grand Center Arts Academy

Website: https://www. grandcenterartsacademy. org/

Phone: 314-533-1791

Address: 711 N. Grand Ave. Saint Louis, MO 63103

Camp Description: Grand Center Arts Academy’s summer arts camp is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to explore their creativity in the heart of Grand Center Arts District.

Age Range: 11-18

Cost Range: $40.00

The Big Muddy Dance Company

Website: https://www. thebigmuddydanceco.org/

summerintensive

Phone: 314-338-4058

Address: 3305

Washington Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103

Camp Description:

Experience the highest quality dance training in the heart of St. Louis!

Age Range: 10-99

Cost Range: $200.00$775.00

The Green Center Website: http://www. thegreencenter.org/camps. html

Phone: 314-725-8314 X 105

Address: 8025 Blackberry Avenue University City, MO 63130

Camp Description: Each camp will have students explore our prairie, forest, wetland, greenhouse and discovery garden outdoor classrooms.

Age Range: 5-13

Cost Range: $165.00$180.00

The J Day Camps

Website: https://jccstl. com/camps-afterschool/j-

day-camps/

Phone: 314-442-3423

Address: 2 Millstone Campus Drive Creve Coeur St. Louis, MO 63146

Camp Description: Children ages 3 to 14 are welcome at J Day Camps. We offer swimming, sports, gymnastics, arts and more.

Age Range: 3-14

Cost Range: $185.00$365.00

The Magic House Website: https://www. magichouse.org/summer-camp/

Phone: 314-822-8900

Address: 516 S. Kirkwood Road St. Louis, MO 63122

Camp Description: From discovering various art forms to conducting fascinating science experiments and exploring diverse cultures, each week-long session is designed to spark curiosity and inspire young minds.

Age Range: 5-10

Cost Range: $175.00$300.00

The Sophia Project Website: https://www.the-

sophiaproject.org/

Phone: 314-807-8333

Address: 5501 Delmar Blvd Ste A470 St. Louis, MO 63112

Camp Description: The Urban Girl Institute is proud to introduce an immersive 8-week summer camp program, specially designed for middle school-aged girls.

Age Range: 11-14

Cost Range: $150.00

The Soulard School

Website: https://www.soulardschool.org/

Phone: 314-865-2799

Address: 1110 Victor Street St. Louis, MO 63104

Camp Description: 8 weeks of Art, STEAM, cooking, field trips, and fun for elementary age students in St. Louis City!

Age Range: 5-12

Cost Range: $200.00$600.00

UMSL Bridge Program Website: http://www. umsl.edu/precollegiate Phone: 314-516-5196

Address: One University Blvd 107 Lucas Hall St. Louis, MO 63121

Camp Description: Our Summer Academy offers academic enrichment courses in academics, communication, career research, personal and professional development and activities that support college planning.

Age Range: 11-18

Cost Range: It’s Free

University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy

Website: https://www. uhsp.edu/summerimmersion

Phone: 314-446-8335

Address: 1 Pharmacy Pl. St. Louis, MO 63100

Camp Description: Explore the possibilities waiting for you in health care while experiencing life on a real college campus.

Age Range: 16-18

Cost Range: $850.00

Unleashing Potential Website: https://upstl.org/ enrichment-programs/ Phone: 314-383-1733

Address: 1000 N.

Vandeventer Ave. 2nd Floor St. Louis, MO 63113

Camp Description:

STEAM-based enrichment camp for children ages 5-11 with an emphasis in conscious discipline and socio-emotional curriculum.

Age Range: 5-11

Cost Range: It’s Free

Variety St. Louis Website: https://varietystl. org/impact/recreation/

Phone: 314-720-7700

Address: 11840 Westline Industrial Dr. St. Louis, MO 63146

Camp Description:

Summer Camp is for ages 4 – 20, and provides an unforgettable experience for local children and teens with disabilities.

Age Range: 4-20

Cost Range: $100.00

Verizon Innovative

Learning STEM

Achievers

Website: https://www. hssu.edu/

Phone: 314-340-3601

Address: 3026 Laclede Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103

Camp Description: This program at Harris- Stowe University creates a more diverse pipeline for future careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields; no prior knowledge or experience is required.

Age Range: 5-18

Cost Range: It’s Free

Vetta Sports Website: http:// VettaSports.com/camp

Address: Various locations across the St. Louis Metro Area

Camp Description: Your child will discover a variety of activities, including classic sports such as soccer, basketball, tennis, racquetball and kickball. Campers also learn innovative team-building skills, play archery tag and get creative with arts & crafts.

Age Range: 5-12

Cost Range: Prices vary by location

WashU Arts & Sciences

Pre-College Programs Website: https://precollege.wustl.edu/ Phone: 314-935-4807

Address: One Brookings Drive St. Louis, MO 63130

Camp Description:

Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) Arts & Sciences Pre-College Programs provide motivated students the opportunity to challenge themselves in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.

Age Range: 10-18

Cost Range: $785.00$7,785.00

We Rock the Spectrum Website: https://werockthespectrumfentonmo.com/

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camps/

Phone: 636-529-8282

Address: 2075 Bentley Plaza Dr. Fenton, MO 63026

Camp Description:

The 2024 We Rock the Spectrum summer camp experience offers participants a wide-range of fun filled options to participate in. Programming is great for youth on the autism spectrum, but all children are welcome at our camps.

Age Range: 5-11

Cost Range: $250.00

Webster University Community Music School

Website: https://www. webster.edu/music/summer-programs.php

Phone: 314-968-5939

Address: 470 East Lockwood Ave. Saint Louis, MO 63119

Camp Description: Our programs are designed to take a student from preschool through adulthood. Our faculty includes world-class performers who are also master teachers.

Age Range: 14+

Cost Range: $255.00-

$325.00

Wesley House Association

Website: https://www. wesleyhousestl.org/

Phone: 314-385-1000

Address: 4507 Lee

Avenue St. Louis, MO 63115

Camp Description:

Wesley House FREE

Summer Camp 2024: A dynamic and inclusive program for youth, featuring daily adventures, educational enrichment, thrilling field trips, and a focus on creating a community of growth and friendship.

Age Range: 6-14

Cost Range: It’s Free

Gateway Region YMCA

Website: https://gwrymca. org/summer-camp

Address: 22 locations and sites throughout St. Louis and the Metro East

Camp Description:

Summer Day Camp at the Y provides a fun, safe experience for kids to learn new skills, build self-confidence, and make lasting friendships. Camps are offered at 22 Y locations and sites throughout

St. Louis and the Metro East. Offerings may differ by location, so explore our exciting lineups at a YMCA near you.

Age Range: 3-17

Cost Range: Prices vary by branch

YMCA Camp Lakewood Website: https://www. yucandu.com/camps/

Address: 13528 State

Highway AA Potosi, MO 63664

Camp Description:

YMCA Camp Lakewood’s summer overnight camp is for kids ages 6-17 provides a well-rounded experience for campers and gets them outdoors to connect with nature.

Age Range: 6-17

Cost Range: $510.00$1,645.00

This Camp Guide was produced in partnership with Blueprint4, a free database of St. Louis-area out-ofschool programs. To find out additional information about these summer programs and many more, visit blueprint4.com.

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Across the Horizons Network

• Students achieve an average 6-12 week improvement in reading and math over each sixweek summer session

• 97% of Horizons high school students graduate from high school

• 100% of Horizons students learn to swim

• Our deep commitment to improving the life of all Horizons students helps them engage with their schools, teachers, and classmates throughout the regular school year

• Horizons programs become anchors in the community

History of Horizons SPROG Inc. sprang

to life in 1970 following the diligent work of the late Bill Jones and Cleo Lewright, a teacher at Turner School in Meacham Park. Originally called the “Sponsors Program,” it offered one-on-one mentoring for young males caught in the juvenile justice system in Kirkwood. Based primarily upon feedback from the young men it was serving, the focus of the organization was reoriented to provide activities and guidance to younger boys to help them make better choices in their lives.

In September of 1970, the organization was incorporated as Sprog, Inc., a Missouri non-profit corporation. Kem Mosley, and later his wife Karen Mosley, served key roles as program director and later as executive director. It evolved to include younger boys and then girls. Academic classes in

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Missouri and Illinois. Club members enjoy field trips and meeting new friends while experiencing a world exploration. Activities include creative arts, sports and recreation, swimming, STEM programs, music studios,

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math, reading and other subjects were added, along with field trips to expose the children to activities and places that they might otherwise not have the opportunity to see.

By the mid-1970s, Sprog was primarily operating a summer program out of donated facilities in Grace Episcopal Church in Kirkwood. Attendance ranged from a low of 50 to as many as 120 children each summer.

Sprog’s latest evolution in 2019 as an affiliate of Horizons National, with a state-of-the-art facility based at Kirkwood High School. While Sprog is now known as Horizons St. Louis in Kirkwood, its legacy as Sprog will long be remembered through its slogan “Sprog Moving Forward.”

To inquire about eligibility criteria, contact Program Director Dr. Adrienne Fox-Ray at

ers to summer success, Maxine Clark, CEO of the Clark-Fox Family Foundation and Founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop, took action. Clark created Blueprint4 in 2014 to help connect St. Louis families to out-of-school programming. The Blueprint4 website (blueprint4.com) functions as a free searchable database for after-school, school break, college prep, and summer programs across the St. Louis region. Parents can search the site based on date, their child’s interests, proximity of programs to their house, support for students with special needs, available

and Esports, which is organized competitive tournaments with video games where players face other teams. Every day, youth enjoy a nutritious breakfast and lunch.

This year, BGCSTL offers Summer Club for Teens! Teens experience the Club with their peers in various activities such as songwriting, producing, graphic design, t-shirt making, 3D animation,

scholarships and more. As an initiative of the nonprofit Clark-Fox Family Foundation, Blueprint4 is free for families to use and free for camps to post their information.

“Finding the right summer programs can be an overwhelming task for so many families,” said Abbey Barrow, Blueprint4 Program Manager. “The Blueprint4 tool helps narrow down the search for camps by elevating opportunities that are relevant to families and helping them discover programs they never knew about.”

Ahead of the 2024 summer, Blueprint4 is celebrating 10 years of impact in the community, helping to connect thousands of kids with opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun. Since its launch, the plat-

Teen Ambassador Club, field trips and more. The Teen Center of Excellence (TCOE) in Ferguson is an interactive, innovative, and fully equipped Club with all things teens! Teens can expect to meet new friends, make lifelong friends, and have fun!

To learn more about BGCSTL summer camps, visit our website at bgcstl. org or call 314-335-8000.

form has cultivated partnerships with 400+ local camp providers, facilitated over 725,000 unique searches on its robust platform, and in total listed 63,000 programming opportunities for children across the St. Louis Region. Beyond the online tool, almost 6,000 students have attended a summer camp free of charge due to Blueprint4’s annual scholarship program. Despite this success, there is still work to be done.

“We all have a role to play in fostering the next generation of St. Louis leaders,” said Cicotte. “We’re proud of all that we’ve accomplished with Blueprint4, but we won’t stop until all kids have access to their perfect summer experience.”

Photo Courtesy of BGCSTL Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Louis offers cool ways to beat the summer heat.

Photo courtesy of Horizons St. Louis Summer Program