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Learn about what’s going on at Blueprint4 and camps around the St. Louis Area by reading our blogs, published monthly! You’ll find everything you need to know about out-of-school programming, enriching activities for kids, and upcoming youth programs to attend in the St. Louis region.
Fox 2: ‘Blueprint 4 Summer’ helps parents peg the perfect summer camp
ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)-- Summertime is around the corner and some still haven't thought about where their kids will go while school is out--but Blueprint 4 Summer is just a click away to help find the perfect summer camp. Allie Cicotte is the Programs Manager for...
Fox 2: Interactive Event for St. Louis Families – Hosted by Blueprint4Summer
The most comprehensive summer camp guide for STL parents – Blueprint4Summer – is hosting a free event Saturday, March 4, at the Microsoft Store in the Saint Louis Galleria to give parents the opportunity to learn more about the app and summer camp programs, as well as...
Y98: Blueprint4Summer Hosts Interactive Event for St. Louis Families at Microsoft Store in the Galleria
The most comprehensive summer camp guide for STL parents – Blueprint4Summer – is hosting a free event Saturday, March 4, at the Microsoft Store in the Saint Louis Galleria to give parents the opportunity to learn more about the app and summer camp programs, as well as...
St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blueprint4Summer Hosts Interactive Event for St. Louis Families at Microsoft Store in the Galleria
The most comprehensive summer camp guide for STL parents – Blueprint4Summer – is hosting a free event Saturday, March 4, at the Microsoft Store in the Saint Louis Galleria to give parents the opportunity to learn more about the app and summer camp programs, as well as...
HEC-TV Scope: St. Louis Organizations Partner for the Summer
View the clip at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyIa4x91y5s
STL Motherhood: What’s your blueprint for summer?
Do you know what your kids are doing this summer? If you’re like me, you just sorted out how the kids are spending spring break. Summer seems so far away! But summer isn’t THAT far away! Did you know that families start planning summer camps NOW and that some of the...
KMOX: Blueprint4Summer Helps Parents Find the Perfect Summer Camp
ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – What are your kids doing this summer? Maxine Clark of the Clark-Fox Family Foundation and founder of Build-A-Bear says blueprint4summer.com not only helps parents find great opportunities, but it helps the camps as well. “We’ve tried to help camps...
St. Louis Business Journal: Maxine Clark turns to college prep programs with new web app
Build-A-Bear Workshop founder Maxine Clark is broadening her website devoted to connecting local children to summer activities with the addition of a college prep database that features programs from universities around the country. See more...
St. Louis Magazine: Build-A-Bear founder creates tool that connects kids to summer camps
Summer might be months away, but preparations for camp are in full swing. For parents who are just beginning to think about summer activities, Blueprint4SummerSTL makes searching for camps a one-stop shop. Maxine Clark, chief executive officer of the Clark-Fox Family...
St. Louis Post Dispatch: If you’ve got a St. Louis summer camp for kids, we need to know
Do you run a summer camp for kids? We would love to hear from you. We are working with Blueprint4SummerSTL to compile St. Louis’ most complete guide to summer camps, and we need your help. First, create a free account online at blueprint4summer.com. After you have...
Fox 2: Use the Blueprint4Summer apps to help plan summer activities
ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – Even though it is only January, Maxine Clark and Allie Cicotte are prepping St. Louis for the upcoming summer season. Today, they introduced new apps called “Blueprint4Summer,” which helps plan activities for kids ranging from pre-school through...
KMOX: New App Gives Parents Ideas for Summer Camps
ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – Build-A-Bear founder Maxine Clark developed a mobile app designed to give parents in St. Louis an easy look at summer activities for their children. Blueprint4SummerSTL connects all St. Louis-area kids to summer learning opportunities. Parents and...
HEC-TV “Behind the Minds:” Connecting Kids to Summer Camps
A local entrepreneur created an app that is connecting St. Louis kids to the perfect summer camp. St. Louis area schools are full of innovative students and programs. We highlight a few in this program including a teen who started a non-profit organization and is now...
KSDK: It’s not too late to find the perfect camp for your kids this summer
Blueprint4Summer STL has more than 6,000 opportunities for kids between the ages of 3 to 18. You can search the website for camps near your home or a specific category or if the camp offers scholarships or after care. Just go to www.blueprint4summer.com. That's also...
St. Louis Summer Guide 2016
From fairs and festivals, to kids summer camps and volunteer opportunities, this 2016 St. Louis Summer Guide has a little something for everyone! See more at: https://issuu.com/hectv/docs/summer_guide_2016
KETC “Stay Tuned” Episode 410: Summer Melt
View the clip at: http://www.pbs.org/video/stay-tuned-summer-melt/
KLOU: April 10th Show
BluePrint4SummerSTL with Founder – Maxine Clark BluePrint4SummerSTL is a free, web-based, mobile-enabled database that helps St. Louis families access consolidated, detailed and searchable information about thousands of summer program options. www.blueprint4summer.com...
KPLR 11: Finding the right program for your children this summer
ST. LOUIS, MO (KPLR)- Blueprint4SummerSTL want to help find an enriching summer experience for all kids. To promote the app, Programs Manager Allie Cicotte stopped by the KPLR 11 studio this afternoon. Cicotte was joined by Vicki Kahn of St. Louis Arts Works. The...
Fox 2: Finding the right camp for your children this summer
ST. LOUIS, MO. (KTVI)- The Humane Society of Missouri (HSM) has teamed up with the app Blueprint4SummerSTL to provide an enriching summer experience for all kids. To promote the app, Programs Manager Allie Cicotte stopped by the Fox 2 studio this morning. Cicotte was...
St. Louis Post Dispatch: 2016 Summer Camps
Access the 2016 Post-Dispatch Summer Camps Guide here! See more at: http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/summer-camps/article_329b3a25-4845-53fb-809e-a0e14c052e2d.html
Alton Telegraph: Summer activities database for kids — free mobile app offers comprehensive, easy access programs
ST. LOUIS — “What should my kids do this summer?” is the question on all parents’ minds this time of year for those with school-aged children. Luckily, not knowing what’s available or finding out about a camp once it’s full are no longer worries for local parents...
St. Louis American: Blueprint for summer: Camp listings for all interests and price ranges
This listing was provided in partnership with Blueprint4SummerSTL. Blueprint4SummerSTL is a free web app that helps parents find summer opportunities in the St. Louis area for children ages 3-18. You can search their extensive database of over 3,000 listings by price,...
Edge of the Weekend: App offers summer fun suggestions
View the article at: https://issuu.com/edwpub/docs/030316_edge
St. Charles County Community News: Building a Better Summer
View the article at: http://issuu.com/mycnews/docs/ocn-03-02-2016?e=2959064/33826272
St. Louis County Community News: Building a Better Summer
View the article at: http://issuu.com/mycnews/docs/cn-03-02-2016/1?e=2959064/33826288
St. Louis Post Dispatch: Find the perfect summer camp
Are you looking to sign your son or daughter up for a summer camp? We've teamed up with Blueprint4Summer STL to offer you a database of thousands of camps. You can search by interest, location, age and more. Go to blueprint4summer.com to begin planning your summer....
St. Louis Post Dispatch: Camps that help kids heal
Jake Hoffner was 10 years old the first time he went to Camp Encourage in Kansas City more than 200 miles away from his home in Chesterfield. His mother, Tracey Gibson, was scared he would hate it. Jake had never had a play date before. He had never been part of a...
Fox 2: Blueprint 4 Summer STL
ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)- Summer is just around the corner! Parents, are you ready? Summer camps for kids are plentiful around St. Louis, and our guests Maxine Clark and Allie Cicotte share tips for finding the perfect one. Also, a web app that provides easy access...
St. Louis Post Dispatch: Submit your summer camps
Do you run a summer camp for kids? We would love to hear from you. We are working with Blueprint4SummerSTL to compile St. Louis’ most complete guide to summer camps, and we need your help. First, create a free account online at blueprint4summer.com. After you have...
St. Louis Business Journal: Build-A-Bear founder Maxine Clark launches new app: TechFlash 7 things
An online app, founded by Maxine Clark along with Build-A-Bear Workshop, is connecting St. Louis area children to summer activities has become a popular way for parents to find local camps. The Blueprint4Summer tool launched in February and was developed by Technology...