Elementary Robotics and Programming Camp will incorporate critical thinking and problem solving through the building, programming and engineering of robots. The program will also focus on team building skills through effective collaboration and communication skills.

Discover the amazing wonders amidst the Garden with your preschooler in Garden Buds! One adult included with each registered child. Register for three or more Summer Garden Buds classes by June 1, 2025, and your child will receive a t-shirt. Do you see what I see? Become a young plant detective as we head out to the garden with our magnifying glasses to discover the many things that are hanging around in the garden including man-made things, natural items like plants, seeds, and tiny living creatures.

After “adopting” their very own plush puppy, students will role- play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian, including how to properly perform a nose-to-tail exam. These future veterinarians will learn how to sew stitches, remove ticks, make healthy treats, and vaccinate their dog. Students will role-play the key staff functions performed at a veterinary office and how to keep their “adopted” plush puppy healthy. These future veterinarians will explore digestion, the different parts of the canine eye, animal body language and how X-rays are used to diagnose and treat common illnesses.

Students will meet firefighters from the Union Fire Protection District, learn about fire safety and learn about possible careers as a firefighter. Parents can stay with students. (Ages 5 – 8)

Get ready. Get set. It's time for school! Younger students will get familiar with school routines before the first day of school. By using favorite children's books, thematic activities will support school readiness skills such as listening, following directions, and organization, as well as math, reading, and writing.

Roll up your sleeves, put on your makers cap, and get ready to create! This is our most hands-on camp! Who can build the strongest bridge? Can your bridge withstand the shake rattle and roll challenge? Explore the world of birds and beasts. Discover what Hooty the owl had for dinner? Kids will dissect owl pellets and reconstruct Hooty’s dinner. Enter the Mad Science chemistry lab and mix, mash, and brew concoctions! Assemble and control pulleys, levers, catapults, simple machines, and megapinchers! Campers will discover the wonders of light and photography. It’s a week packed with non-stop science fun!

Elementary Robotics and Programming Camp will incorporate critical thinking and problem solving through the building, programming and engineering of robots. The program will also focus on team building skills through effective collaboration and communication skills.

This camp is a longer version of our Robotics Camp allowing for added challenges for the campers, including simple competitions within given parameters.

The YMCA & Edwardsville Arts Center have partnered for many summers to offer fine art classes. We focus on creating, but also engage in gallery visits, building habits & art discussions.

Students will meet firefighters from the Union Fire Protection District, learn about fire safety and learn about possible careers as a firefighter. Parents can stay with students. (Ages 5 – 8) Students may get wet. Please bring a towel and/or a change of clothes.

Get ready. Get set. It's time for school! Younger students will get familiar with school routines before the first day of school. By using favorite children's books, thematic activities will support school readiness skills such as listening, following directions, and organization, as well as math, reading, and writing.

Elementary Robotics and Programming Camp will incorporate critical thinking and problem solving through the building, programming and engineering of robots. The program will also focus on team building skills through effective collaboration and communication skills.

STEM Camp will provide student learning and enrichment through blending the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. A focus on creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills will provide students the opportunity to solve real world problems.

Elementary Robotics and Programming Camp will incorporate critical thinking and problem solving through the building, programming and engineering of robots. The program will also focus on team building skills through effective collaboration and communication skills.

From the earliest flying machines to the first rocket flights, hands-on camp will give children a bird's eye view of the history and science of flight. Your child will build many different flying devices and explore the science of aerodynamics and flight. We don't stop there, though, because we're heading out of the atmosphere with a look at rockets and our Galactic neighborhood!