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Visit Blueprint4Summer’s 24/7 Virtual Camp Fair
Blueprint4Summer St. Louis Is Your 24/7 Virtual Camp Fair Blueprint4Summer St. Louis is thrilled to bring the summer camp fair to YOU for 2021! We invite you to use our app to explore this year’s camp programs and providers. Get important camp details and contact information, then use the app to search for specific sessions […]
Blueprint4STEM Launching Summer 2021
Your Search for Out of School STEM Programs Starts Here! With Spring Break peeking around the corner, Blueprint4 is excited to announce our latest adventure with STEMSTL. Later this summer we are adding Blueprint4STEM to our Blueprint4 family of platforms, giving St. Louis area families a fast, easy, and free way to find Out of […]
Blueprint4Summer 2020 Annual Report to the Community
Blueprint4SummerSTL 2020 Annual Report to the Community Our Blueprint4Summer team is closing the book on Summer 2020 – our 6th season of connecting area families to meaningful learning opportunities! This summer required our team, camp providers, and families to think creatively, communicate openly, and stay ready for the unexpected. We are pleased to share that […]
How to Choose a Camp
Where to Find Summer Camp Information
As summer grows closer, you and your child may be wondering what they’re going to do over summer break. There is no better way to spend summer than to attend a summer camp. Each year, thousands of St. Louis area kids participate in summer programs where they learn new things, participate in fun activities, make […]
How to Find the Best STEM Summer Camps of 2022
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning experiences are available for children in preschool through high school. Let’s look at how to find the best STEM camp for your child based on age and interests. The benefits of introducing and developing an interest in STEM from an early age are endless. Research shows that children […]
The Best Summer Camps for Every Type of Kid
Need help making sense of your summer camp options? Here is an overview of the best summer camps for every type of kid in the St. Louis area. There are currently over 4,000 summer camp sessions listed on Blueprint4Summer, with more being added every day. With so many camps to choose from, many families are […]
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Upcoming camp fairs
St. Louis City Summer Camp and Job Fair
March 18th, 2023 at Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center 5595 Grand Dr. Forest Park, St. Louis, MO 63112 from 10 am – 2pm Come learn about summer camps and job offerings from local summer camp providers in St. Louis City. This is a FREE event for families to attend! Parent registration: www.stlsummercampfair.eventbrite.com […]
North County Summer Camp Fair
March 11th at STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkley 201 Brotherton Lane, Ferguson, MO 63135 from 10 am -2pm. Come learn about summer camp and job offerings from local providers. This is a FREE event that is open to all families. If you are a program and wish to attend, please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQMsb4f4HluBJgUeq39ft-zTFqWTh_XpW3jM2xUS1EnqkV3w/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
Why Camp Matters to Kids
Summer is a great time for kids to participate in active and FUN activities that encourage their curiosity, creativity, and prevent summer learning loss. There is a summer camp for every kid, no matter their interest.
How to Find the Best STEM Summer Camps of 2022
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning experiences are available for children in preschool through high school. Let’s look at how to find the best STEM camp for your child based on age and interests. The benefits of introducing and developing an interest in STEM from an early age are endless. Research shows that children […]
Where to Find Summer Camp Information
As summer grows closer, you and your child may be wondering what they’re going to do over summer break. There is no better way to spend summer than to attend a summer camp. Each year, thousands of St. Louis area kids participate in summer programs where they learn new things, participate in fun activities, make […]
Are Summer Camps Worth It?
St Louis summer camps provide children with diverse opportunities to develop important life skills that are difficult to achieve in any other environment. So let’s take a closer look and explore four significant benefits of summer camp programs. Summer camp holds a special place in our hearts. It represents a time in a child’s life […]
Summer Camps Help Kids Cope with the Pandemic
Summer camp is a great way to help kids out of their comfort zone, get a head start on the next school year, and get prepared for a post-pandemic world.
Choosing the Best Sports Camps to Fill Your Summer Roster
Choosing the Best Sports Camps to Fill Your Summer Roster School is finally out across St. Louis, which means it’s the perfect time to find a sports camp for your child! Summer sports camps come in all different forms. With factors to think about like your child’s age, the intensity of the action, and the […]
The Best Summer Camps for Every Type of Kid
Need help making sense of your summer camp options? Here is an overview of the best summer camps for every type of kid in the St. Louis area. There are currently over 4,000 summer camp sessions listed on Blueprint4Summer, with more being added every day. With so many camps to choose from, many families are […]
2021 Summer Camp Outlook- 2nd Annual Family Survey Results
A Survey of St. Louis Regional Parents & Families - St. Louis Regional Summer Camps are working to design effective and safe camp options for Summer 2020. To help them prepare, we are asking St. Louis parents and families to answer a short summer camp survey. We will share the results with the 200+ Blueprint4Summer camp partners and the general public in early May.
Planning for Summer Camp: Your Search & Signup Survival Guide
Finding summer programs can be tough. Learn our tips and tricks to make the summer camp search and signup process easier this year. Summer camp is one of the best ways to keep your child active and learning during the long school break. Sorting through all the options and planning the perfect summer experience for […]
Why You Should Register Early for Summer Camp
They say the early bird catches the worm, but how early is too early to start planning for summer activities? Learn three surprising benefits of registering early for camps and classes, then start planning your summer calendar with Blueprint4Summer – where 2 plan 4 FUN! Gazing out the window on a chill late-winter morning, the […]
Get Ready for Virtual Summer Camp
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many things to move online in 2020 — school, work, grocery shopping, concerts, birthday parties, and even summer camp. While things are looking up in 2021 thanks to the vaccines and other successful spread-stopping measures, we’re not out of the woods just yet. COVID-19 will once again be an important factor […]
Scholarship Opportunities
Blueprint4 works directly with summer camps to increase scholarship dollars. Every kid deserves to attend a summer camp, regardless of financial ability.
Low-Cost and Free Summer Camps for Kids
No matter what your income is, every parent looks for ways to save money. We hope these tips for a free & low-cost summer help you fit summer camps into your budget and better manage the cost of sending your kids to camp.
Where to Find Summer Camp Scholarships
Did you know that there are scholarships available for summer camps? The trick is knowing where to find them. Blueprint4Summer STL can help!
Blueprint4Summer 2020 Annual Report to the Community
Blueprint4SummerSTL 2020 Annual Report to the Community Our Blueprint4Summer team is closing the book on Summer 2020 – our 6th season of connecting area families to meaningful learning opportunities! This summer required our team, camp providers, and families to think creatively, communicate openly, and stay ready for the unexpected. We are pleased to share that […]