Discover the ABCs of Cooking—where every recipe becomes an adventure! In this tasty, hands-on class, we’ll explore alphabetthemed meals and treats that bring learning to life. We’ll write the alphabet in pudding, spell words with candy, and enjoy cupcakes to celebrate the letter C. From mixing and measuring to reading letters and tasting our creations, this class blends early literacy with delicious fun!

A high-quality Kindergarten Readiness & Pre-K Bridge program that ensures children entering kindergarten are confident, prepared, and ready to thrive.

Miss Manners might not approve, but your child definitely will! Super Gross Science Camp is a week packed with wonderfully icky experiments, fascinating body science, and wild chemistry. From fizzy, gassy reactions and bubbling concoctions to the mysteries of burps, boogers, and blood, campers will explore the science behind some of the messiest—and most amazing—phenomena. Along the way, they’ll dive into chemistry, biology, and even a little forensic science, with plenty of hands-on experiments and take-home projects.

Discover the world around you as you investigate everything from the earth below to the skies above. Explore nature around you and find out how science can help us to protect our planet. Contemplate communication as you converse in codes. Experience how Newton's laws are at work in your favorite sports and join the ranks of space scientists examining the mysteries of the solar system!

This camp is located in the St. Louis Carousel building at Faust Park.

Take a journey to the farthest reaches of the imagination while learning about the ocean, the rainforest, Mars and a futuristic city, and more! Use the design thinking process to solve real-world problems in these different environments. Experiment with Crayola® products and many art techniques like sculpting, storyboarding, collage, and mixed media. Discover design careers like graphic design, universal design, urban design, and product design. All this, plus games, creative free play, and more!

Embark on an around-the-world cultural adventure - explore far-off places and learn about the people who live there, from the Americas to the Ivory Coast, from the cosmopolitan to the countryside. Experiment with Crayola® products, while trying art techniques developed by local artists and artisans. Make a different masterpiece each day, including a dot art canvas, a mud art painting on fabric, and an imperial Russian egg! Bring the unique creations home and build a globally-inspired art gallery.

From sea creatures of the deep to phoenixes in the sky, every society has its legends and lore. We’ll tell their stories through paintings, sculptures and other works of art. Each day, kids learn about a different legend and create a unique art project based on that myth. These legends may inspire awe, curiosity or surprise, but they all inspire our imaginations! Let your imagination soar as you explore myths from diverse cultures and tell your own stories. Experiment with different art techniques using Crayola® supplies to bring your ideas to life. Each day is all about designing a one-of-a-kind mythical creature.

This camp is located in the St. Louis Carousel building at Faust Park.

Embark on an around-the-world cultural adventure - explore far-off places and learn about the people who live there, from the Americas to the Ivory Coast, from the cosmopolitan to the countryside. Experiment with Crayola® products, while trying art techniques developed by local artists and artisans. Make a different masterpiece each day, including a dot art canvas, a mud art painting on fabric, and an imperial Russian egg! Bring the unique creations home and build a globally-inspired art gallery.

This camp is located in the St. Louis Carousel building at Faust Park.

Are you ready for an art expedition? Let the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom inspire your empathy, curiosity, and creativity. Learn about lions, elephants, sharks and more, and find out how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. Experiment with a variety of art techniques, and use Crayola® products to create animal-inspired art projects, from frog paintings to polar bear sculptures! Let your creativity run wild, and bring your handiwork home to build a menagerie of animal-themed masterpieces.

The following camp description is classified as TOP SECRET: Ever dream of becoming a secret agent? We’ll start with the basics: campers will step into the shoes of a detective as they uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis! From decoding messages to metal detectors to lasers, campers will have the opportunity to check out spy tech equipment and take home lots of gadgets! Figure out the science of forensics in a hands-on look at crime scenes! Become a super spy and learn clever ways of performing tasks as we take a hands-on investigation of the science that spies use!

Discover the world around you as you investigate everything from the earth below to the skies above. Explore nature around you and find out how science can help us to protect our planet. Contemplate communication as you converse in codes. Experience how Newton's laws are at work in your favorite sports and join the ranks of space scientists examining the mysteries of the solar system!

Please note the descriptions are based on our full day camps. We will not get through all the listed activities in a half day camp.

Journey to the farthest reaches of the imagination while learning about the ocean, the rainforest, Mars, a futuristic city, and more! Children will learn many art techniques, such as sculpting and storyboarding, while discovering design careers like graphic design and universal design. The IDEA Design Process is a key part of this program: each day, children will identify a problem, define their needs, explore their ideas and materials, and finally assess their designs.

Safety Town is a nationally-accredited program designed to teach children how to play safe and stay safe. Children will develop confidence and knowledge they need during the beginning of their first years in school. The course will be taught at the Early Childhood Center by St. Charles City Police Officers, Park Rangers, Paramedics, Firefighters, Animal Control Officers and trained staff and volunteers from the Early Childhood Center. The program uses a simulated city layout, a classroom facility and an off-campus field trip to provide kids with “real life” events and teach kids to evaluate “safe” from “unsafe” situations, and how to react safely. Space is limited and early enrollment is encouraged.

Economics for Leaders is a selective residential summer program that teaches student leaders to integrate economics into decision-making.

Economics for Leaders is a selective residential summer program that teaches student leaders to integrate economics into decision-making.