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As a parent or caregiver who has enrolled their child in summer camp, you’ve probably spent countless hours selecting a program – visiting camp fairs, browsing our search site, considering the many benefits of camp and more. Now, it’s time to make the most of all your hard work and ensure your kids are prepared […]

For kids and families in the St. Louis area, summer camp is not just a fun way to spend time outside of school. It’s a valuable opportunity for kids to thrive! The experience of summer camp and out-of-school programming is critical for kids’ mental health, an opportunity to discover new interests and skills, and has […]

Hi Blueprint4 families! Welcome back to another great year of learning and fun for kids! We’re jumping right back into the swing of things with everything you need to know about the upcoming camp fairs in St. Louis this year. But first, let’s talk about timelines. Did you know that many families start planning for […]

As the weather gets cooler and pushes us indoors, you might be looking for fun things to keep your kids busy and having fun during the fall and winter months. We’ve rounded up some things to do around St. Louis and easy activities at home to give you a head start! Check out a free […]

Are you a camp or out-of-school program provider in St. Louis? You should list your camp on Blueprint4! The process is simple and you’ll get connected to more kids and families in the St. Louis region than ever before! Let’s walk through some of the main benefits of listing your program with Blueprint4 (by the […]

We firmly believe all kids deserve access to high-quality, fun, and engaging out-of-school programming. Blueprint4 exists to connect kids and families with programs that meet their needs. Kids enrolled in after-school activities get to attend programs that are fun, meaningful and engaging. After-school programs provide a unique opportunity for kids to dive deeper into interests […]

In today’s post, we’re exploring some of the ways kids’ mental health can benefit from time spent at summer camp. Time Away from Technology Many summer programs, especially adventure camps or sleepaway camps, make a point to get kids away from their devices and out into nature. When children get a break from phones, iPads, […]

If your child has gone to summer camp before, you may have heard them enthusiastically tell stories about their “camp friends.” You might even have camp friends yourself if you’ve been to a summer program before! Many of these friendships will transcend childhood and last well into adult years. Why do camp friends stand the […]

In many ways, the benefits of summer camp for homeschooled children are the same benefits any kid experiences from summer learning and fun. Summer camp gives kids, homeschooled or not, a place to discover new interests, hone a skill, make friendships, and help prevent the “summer slide.” But homeschooled kids especially benefit from some of […]

Are you familiar with the “summer slide”? It’s the tendency for children to lose some of the achievement gains they made in the previous school year. Children can sometimes lose a whole grade-level’s worth of skills over the summer, putting them at a disadvantage when the next school year starts in fall. While it can […]