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Activities for Kids in Fall and Winter

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!...

Why You Should List Your Program on Blueprint4

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...

Free and Affordable After-School Programs in St. Louis

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,...

Summer Camp and Mental Health

In today’s post, we’re exploring some of the ways kids’ mental health can benefit from time spent at summer camp. Photo Credit: Little Leaders Academy Time Away from Technology Many summer programs, especially adventure camps or sleepaway camps, make a point to get...

Why “Camp Friends” Last a Lifetime

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...

The Benefits of Summer Camp for Homeschooled Kids

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...