Inspired learning today - healthy futures tomorrow! Camp participants will roleplay the key responsibilities of a doctor and learn about vital organs in the human body. These future doctors will learn how to use a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and reflex hammer. They will practice administering first aid, learn how pharmacists play a role in administering medications, and more!

Step into the big leagues! Participants will discover the all-star team behind their favorite athletes! From physical therapists to nutritionists, get a peek at how the pros stay in top shape. Plus, learn how to treat common sports injuries and stay extra hydrated. We'll even delve into Tommy John Surgery!

Summer Arts is an all-day program serving students in grades K-8. Our instructors bring exciting art lessons in innovative media to students, allowing them to learn new techniques, collaborate with their peers and express themselves creatively.

Join us for the Prairie Commons Branch Sensory Story Time session.

Join us for the 2024 Challenger Training Camp's Young Astronaut session.

Join us for the Mad Science Little Green Thumbs session at the 2024 Summer at SLU camp.

Join us for the Crayola World of Design session at the 2024 Summer at SLU Camp.

Join us for the Crayola Wild World session at the 2024 Summer at SLU Camp.

Join us for the Block Construction session at the Edward Jones Family YMCA.

Join us for the STEAM session at the 2024 Summer Camp at the Carondelet Park Rec Complex.

Join us for the Animal Instincts session at the 2024 Carondelet Park Rec Complex Summer Camp.

From our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on program for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade sends them on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about the four forces of flight, the challenges of space travel, and even participate in a rocket launch!

Join us for the Arts & Humanities STEAM session at the 2024 South County Family YMCA Summer Day Camp.

Join us for the Arts & Humanities STEAM session at the 2024 South County Family YMCA Summer Day Camp.

Get ready to blast off into the world of rockets and discover the amazing science behind them. You'll become a rocket safety superstar by learning all about the model rocket safety code. You'll also uncover the secrets of how rockets soar through the sky, stay perfectly balanced, and return safely to Earth. Each day, you'll get to build a rocket from a sleek and awesome Mad Science rocket kit to a rocket made of toilet paper tubes – how cool is that? You'll also be part of a real launch team! Imagine working together with your new friends as altitude trackers, launch preparers, and launchers. Every day, you'll watch in awe as we send a rocket soaring high into the sky.

Great for children entering 2nd - 5th grade. Children entering K-1st grade will enjoy it as well with a little more help from fellow campers or instructors.

Note: Our camp includes everything your child needs during the camp. However, if you wish to continue your child’s interest in rocket launches at home, you will need to purchase a launch kit online or from a store.