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Blueprint4 is 10 years old!

At Blueprint4, we serve to fill a gap, helping to connect families to the out-of-school programming kids need to thrive. For 10 years, our search site has offered a fast, free and easy way to find after school, school break, college prep and summer break programs across the STL region.

We invite the St. Louis community to join us in the next 10 years of this mission. Together, we can maximize our impact for our community’s youth by providing them access to the opportunities they need to thrive.

Celebrate with us!

10 Years of Blueprint4

Providing safe, high-quality and engaging programming outside of school time is a crucial way we can help kids and teens reach their full potential. Blueprint4 helps provide access to these lifechanging opportunities by listing thousands of camps, and providing scholarships to students to ensure they have access to develop new skills and goals.

Since launching in 2015, Blueprint4 has facilitated…

partnerships with local camp providers

unique searches on the site

unique programming opportunities listed

students able to attend a summer camp free of charge

Breaking down barriers

Our mission is to break down barriers across the community so that kids and teens from any location or background have access to safe, high-quality and engaging out of school programming. In addition to our search site, we also provide resources and engage in meaningful partnerships to support youth, lead professional development for camp providers, and provide scholarships that help youth access programs to spur on their dreams! 

two camp summit attendees laugh as they work on line drawings of each other for an activity

2025 Camp Summit Recap

Thank you to everyone who attended our 9th annual Camp Summit last month! Each year, we bring together youth program providers from all over the St. Louis region to celebrate the people and organizations who run out-of-school programs, reflect on the past year, and foster new collaborations through a community…

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three teen girls sit on a retaining wall outside. they are all wearing quirky clothing. Girls make funny faces behind them

Summer Camps and After-School Programs Are Great for Teens Too

When you think of summer camps or after-school programs, you might be picturing kids finger painting, learning to swim, or heading off to nature hikes. But these enriching experiences aren’t just for elementary-aged children. Teens can benefit just as much, if not more. As young people navigate the transition from…

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After the Bell: The Mental Health Benefits of Out-of-School Programs

Kids are under more pressure than ever. Between academics, social dynamics, and the constant buzz of digital life, prioritizing mental health is not just a trend, but a powerful way to support their emotional wellbeing. That’s where after school and out-of-school programs come in. At Blueprint4, we believe every child…

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#Decadeofdreams

We all have a role to play in fostering the next generation of STL leaders. For 10 years, Blueprint4 has worked to support a #DecadeofDreams in our community. What are your dreams for St. Louis youth?

a young girl in a yellow dress and leggings concentrates hard on a folded plastic puzzle piece. there are other pieces on the concrete in front of her.
a group of dancers in a studio does a stretching move and lean partially on the floor
a boy wearing a face mask and headphones leans on his elbows on a floor as he watches a propped up ipad
a large group of students in matching blue tshirts poses theatrically on a theater stage
a young girl wearing a nametag on a lanyard crouches down on the ground outside and smiles up at the camera with her chin resting in her hands
a boy wearing a headset and a white lab coat smiles as he stands next to a cylinder labeled airlock
a girl in a purple tshirt points a loaded bow and arrow at a target outside
a group of young girls show off their artistic creations proudly, while shelves of other art projects stand behind them
two girls smile as their arms are slung around each other
a man leans down to adjust the hand of a girl wearing a pig hand puppet. she and another girl are standing in front of a group of other kids.
a group of children smile at the camera. they are all wearing bright orange tshirts that read the learning doesn't stop at 3:00 keeping the lights on in after school
a group of campers ride single file on horseback through a leafy forest trail. they are wearing helmets and the girl at the front of the group is waving to someone
a young boy looks through a magnifying glass at a large rock he is holding in one hand

Share Your Story

What’s your favorite memory of summer camp? We’d like to hear from YOU!

To celebrate our milestone of 10 years, we’re bringing together notable St. Louisans like you to share your reflections on the opportunity of out-of-school time. So, how can you join in?

Grab your smartphone and a buddy to film a brief video (30 seconds- 2 minutes) of you discussing the following questions. You can answer one or all of the questions! Make sure you film horizontally and can be clearly seen and heard.

    1. What are your dreams for the future of St. Louis youth?
    2. Why does it matter to you to have after-school and summer programs for kids and teens in our community?
    3. Tell us about an impactful experience you (or your child) had attending a summer camp. What was the program like, what did you learn, and how did it shape your future? 

We’ll share some video clips on social media in the coming months, and prepare a 10 Year Anniversary Celebration video.

THANK YOU for celebrating

10 years of impact

Want to help us support us for 10 more?

Donate to Blueprint4