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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...
Your Family’s Guide to Summer Camps in North County St. Louis
Your Family's Guide to Summer Camps in North County St. Louis Kids in North County St. Louis are in for a treat this summer! There’s a wide variety of summer camps and activities for kids of all ages, interests, and skill levels in and around the North County area....
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.
Camps for Kids With Disabilities
Camps for Kids With Disabilities Every kid needs summer camp! Learn about the types of summer camps available for kids with disabilities, conditions, and other special needs. Camp can be an integral part of a child's growth, so every child should have the opportunity...
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.
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!
Spectacular Summer Programs for Middle School Students
Each summer, kids of all ages choose to attend many different types of summer camps and programs. As your child gets older, they might feel like they have outgrown their childhood summer camp. If this is the case, maybe it is time to think about a new summer program for middle schoolers this year! Middle School can be a difficult time. Kids are growing up and preparing for higher education, and summer programs can be an extremely enriching experience for them as they navigate through finding their identities and sparking life-long passions. Summer camp can be a welcomed break from these challenging times, or just the right addition to their already great educational experience and interests. This summer there are 139 free summer programs and 3539 total camps being offered to kids ages 10-13 in St. Louis. There are plenty of programs for every kid and situation to choose from to fit your 6th, 7th, or 8th grader’s specific interests and hobbies! Search Summer Programs for Middle Schoolers Benefits of Summer Programs for Middle Schoolers When it comes to summer camps for kids, and middle schoolers especially, there are multiple benefits that will help your child grow into a well-rounded individual. […]
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...
Affordable Summer Camps for Teens in St. Louis
Calling all families of teenagers! We have a hot list of free and affordable summer camps for teens throughout the greater St. Louis area. From cheerleading to cybersecurity, find the perfect low-cost camp to compliment your teenager’s points of interest. Browse the listings below for a sampling of what St. Louis has to offer, or click the link below to explore Blueprint4Summer’s full listing to find the best budget-friendly summer camp for your teen! Start Your Search Free and Affordable Teen Sports Camps Does your teenager love anything and everything sports? Summer sports camps give your teen an opportunity to consistently practice their skills in order for them to grow and improve as an athlete. Practice makes perfect, and your teens will learn that all the hard work they put into camp will pay off. These summer programs will not only allow your teen to make friends but create connections with professional mentors that may give them a leg up with college recruiters if they want to continue playing at a higher level. Sports camps tend to be very popular and fill up quickly! This summer, Blueprint4Summer has 14 free sports camps for teens ages 14-18. Use the link below […]
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 blown away by the amount of options available to their children. Who knew the St. Louis area had so much to offer kids in the summertime? We knew! That’s why we created the Blueprint4Summer app to help families see all the options, quickly find the best programs for their child, and make a plan for summer fun. Our summer camp search app helps you quickly sort through thousands of sessions to find what you are looking for by simply selecting your needs or interests. It really is that easy! You can search for programs by age group, cost, gender mix, location, and many more camp features. We understand that all the options can be a bit bewildering, especially for families of first-time campers, or those with special needs. So, here is an overview of the different types of summer camps available for all types of kids […]
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Fun Summer Activities for St. Louis Preschoolers
As things open up across the St. Louis region, families with toddlers are sighing with relief. After months of making stay-at-home fun with your rambunctious little ones, you can finally get those cooped-up kids out of the house for some summer fun! Here are some...
Survey Reveals How St. Louis Families Feel About Summer Camp & COVID-19
Key Findings from the Blueprint4Summer Family Survey To hear what local families want and need from a summer camp this year during COVID-19, Blueprint4Summer surveyed families across the St. Louis region with children ages 3 to 18-years-old. 558 citizens across...
The Impact of COVID-19 on Summer Camp
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.
DigitalDaily4Kids: Online Resources for Families
DigitalDaily4Kids: Online Resources for Families Time is at a standstill. As families around the globe navigating temporary homeschooling, online resources are more important than ever. During the pandemic crisis, chances are that screen time among minors will rise....
COVID, Camp, & Summer 2020
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.
St. Louis Schools’ Pandemic Meal Plan
St. Louis Schools' Pandemic Meal Plan During the global pandemic, we are all experiencing uncertainty. Social distancing and school closures have all of us scrambling to create a new normal. If we had to guess, we would venture to say that the most frequently uttered...
Keeping Kids Connected to the Arts When You’re Stuck at Home
Keeping Kids Connected to the Arts When You're Stuck at Home “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” - Picasso Connecting families to online art resources is more imperative than ever before. Art can be fun and...
How to Find Free Summer Camps in St Louis for 2020
How to Find Free Summer Camps in St. Louis for 2020 Every summer, parents across the St. Louis area scramble to find fun, safe, and affordable childcare. No matter what part of town you call home, there are many local options for supervised summertime fun. One popular...
4 Summer Activities to Get Kids Geared Up for Back-to-School
4 Summer Activities to Get Kids Geared Up for Back-to-School Most parents can relate to the challenge of keeping kids engaged in fun, healthy activities over summer break. When back-to-school approaches, the mission changes from keeping kids engaged to gearing them up...
How To Keep Summer Camp Magic Alive At Home
How To Keep Summer Camp Magic Alive At Home Summer camp season may be ending soon, but you can keep the inspiring experience alive for your child all year long. Learn our tips for recreating summer camp magic at home. Is It Back to School Time Already?! The fun and...
St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis app helps parents looking for summer activities for kids
A St. Louis-based mobile app and website aims to help parents find summer activities for their kids, all in one place. Blueprint4SummerSTL aggregates a list of wide-ranging activities for parents to choose from based on a child’s specific needs, including the cost,...
Fox 2: Blueprint 4 Summer STL helps parents find enriching activities for kids
ST. LOUIS - Parents and guardians care about their children's education and finding affordable, fun options to keep them both entertained and engaged throughout the summer. Blueprint 4 Summer STL offers a free online database to plan out an enriching summer of fun....
KMOV: Blueprint4SummerSTL: Summer Help!
See the video at: http://www.kmov.com/clip/14168533/blueprint4summerstl-summer-help