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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...

How to Prevent the Summer Slide

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...

North County Camp Fair: Saturday, March 16th, 2024

Join Blueprint4 and the Ferguson Florissant School District for a Summer Programs and Resource Fair on Saturday, March 16th! The event will feature tables from over 30 St. Louis-area programs and organizations who will share information about summer activities for...

A Decade of Dreams: 10 Years of Blueprint4

Blueprint4 is 10 years old! This year, we’ll be celebrating 10 years of impact in the St. Louis community, helping to connect thousands of kids with opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun! We’ll be looking back at some of the milestones we’ve reached over the...

What you need to know about college prep programs

Are you a high school student wondering what you need to do to start preparing for college? It’s smart to start thinking about this early—college is a major life change! Developing confidence and independence, practicing time management skills and establishing good...

Why are STEAM Camps so Important?

First, you may be wondering, “What is a STEAM camp?” STEM is an acronym that is used to describe science, technology, engineering, and math. These four fields share an emphasis on innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking—all important skills for kids to...