Blueprint4 is your ultimate resource for discovering programs that help kids and teens learn, grow, and thrive outside the classroom. Whether you’re a parent, educator, community leader, or simply someone who wants to make a difference for the future of St. Louis youth, there are so many ways to get involved.
1. Use Our Search Database
Looking for after-school programs, summer camps, or enrichment activities for kids and teens? Visit Blueprint4.com and explore our easy-to-use search tool to find programs that fit your family’s needs.
2. Share the Resource
Help us spread the word! Share Blueprint4 with your friends, family, coworkers, school groups, churches, and community organizations. The more people who know about these opportunities, the more young people we can connect with life-changing experiences.
3. Attend Blueprint4 Camp Fairs and Events
Our camp fairs are a great way to meet local youth program providers, ask questions, and discover resources in person. It seems early to start thinking about next year’s summer camps already, but many camps fill spots starting in January! Make sure to keep up with Blueprint4 news and social media for upcoming dates and opportunities to get involved in the community. Our North Couty Camp Fair will be April 11th – mark your calendars now!
4. Attend Our 2025 Camp Summit
Join us for the 2025 Camp Summit—a unique opportunity for youth program providers, educators, and community members to connect, learn, and collaborate. This annual gathering is designed to inspire, share best practices, and strengthen your St. Louis network.
5. Donate and Support Scholarships
Every child deserves the chance to attend a summer camp or enrichment program, regardless of cost. Your donations help provide scholarships for St. Louis youth. Let’s turn, “I wish I could go to camp” into, “I can’t wait to go to camp!”
6. Stay Connected on Social Media
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X @Blueprint4STL to stay in the loop with program information, event updates, and more opportunities to get involved. For parents, our program spotlights may spark ideas for fun camps your kiddos would be interested in that you haven’t thought of before! And for the youth program providers who follow us, we also share tips, resources and partner events and information that will help you stay connected!
7. Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Get updates delivered straight to your inbox! Sign up for our newsletter to receive seasonal opportunities, community events, resources for families and camp listings so you never miss a chance to participate.
8. Advocate for More Funding
Programs like Blueprint4 thrive when communities, and not just individuals, invest in their success. Using your influence and voice to advocate for increased funding for schools, childcare, and out-of-school programs at both the state and national levels does make a difference in ensuring kids have access to safe, enriching opportunities to learn and thrive.
When you get involved with Blueprint4, you’re not just finding programs—you’re helping build brighter futures for St. Louis kids! As we work toward realizing our vision of easy access to camps and out-of-school programs for St. Louis families, your involvement is critical to our success!