Program Resources
Cultural Responsiveness
Learn how to support your campers' development while honoring their unique identities and experiences! Characteristics of Culturally Responsive Teaching According to the National Equity Project Affirmation - I recognize and accept you as you are. I understand and...
Social Justice
Social justice education empowers students to create change in the world. It focuses on a student's ability to recognize inequalities and work against them. Social justice education asks students to consider the following questions (from The Resilient Educator): Who...
Arts
The arts are a powerful tool for youth to build skills, discover their passions, and express themselves! Find resources below on how to successfully incorporate arts into any out-of-school program. Art Integration in School: Why it's important The Top 10 Education Art...
Technology and Virtual Learning
In the wake of COVID-19, virtual learning resources have become key to connection and accessibility of youth programming. Learn how to strengthen the use of technology in your camps and activities! Curriculum Ideas and Resources TeachForAmerica: Teach For America...
Literacy
Literacy improves lives by expanding capabilities and opening doors of opportunity for youth. Blueprint4 has gathered a list of articles and resources to help camp providers learn more about the importance of literacy and embed practices into your camps. Articles and...
Physical Activity and Health Education
Physical Education and Games Camp-Based Physical Education: This article details a study on physical education in summer camps and the implications and recommendations for current camps. Camp Games for Summer Fun: This list includes 15 camp game categories with over...
STEM Resources
No matter the focus of your camp, the resources below can help you to integrate STEM activities into your daily plans, broadening the horizons for both your camp and your campers. Below, you will find online resources, lesson plans, workshops, and local STEM-focused...
Mental Health Resources
Blueprint4 recognizes that promoting mental health is critical to a child's ability to learn and grow. Below, we have listed a variety of local and national resources to help all camp providers and educators begin conversations about mental health, create safe spaces,...
Child Well-Being Map
Blueprint4's parent organization, the Clark-Fox Family Foundation, has created an ecosystem map of St. Louis-area organizations supporting child well-being and development. The organizations featured on this map cover a range of services, including afterschool...
Anti-Racism Resources
Prioritizing anti-racism practices in our camps and schools is essential to ensuring all children feel safe and accepted. Below, Blueprint4 has gathered various articles, reports, and books from local and national organizations to help you make camps welcoming spaces...
Trauma-Informed Care
Research shows that two-thirds of children will experience a traumatic event before the age of 16. As a result, our schools, camps, and other learning environments must be prepared to assist children affected by traumatic stress. Blueprint4 has provided various...