Step right up to a circus of fun! Campers will be amazed by juggling games, acrobat-inspired activities, and carnival-style challenges. They’ll create colorful crafts and enjoy the magic of an indoor 'big top' experience. Learn to walk on stilts, try your hand at the tightrope, ride a unicycle - it’s all the excitement of the circus without leaving town—grab your ticket today!

Webster University’s Department of Dance presents two exciting on-campus summer dance intensives for intermediate and advanced dancers each summer.

Step into the spotlight in 'Junior Chef' week!

Dive into a week of brain-bending fun at Puzzle Power Camp! Campers will explore word puzzles, optical illusions, and creative challenges that spark critical thinking, teamwork, and perseverance. From cracking codes to designing their own puzzles, this camp is perfect for curious minds ready to solve, create, and discover!

Put on your thinking caps! Get ready to get creative! Each day, new challenges will encourage us to problem solve, create, build, and even destroy tasks along the way! If you love engineering, science, exploration, and problem solving, then become a STEAM scientist for the week!

Developed for expert Minecraft players aged 8 and up, this camp delves into the intricate world of Redstone, Minecraft's versatile engineering block.

It's time for kids to enter the world of endless possibilities in apps! Throughout this action-packed week, Ninjas will embark on a journey to discover the secrets of app development using the super-cool MIT App Inventor.

Look what you made us do! Jump in your Getaway Car and join us for this exciting new camp centered around Taylor. It will be filled with fun activities that you and your friends will enjoy All Too Well. Campers are encouraged to wear swiftie inspired attire.

Step into the enchanting world of Oz in this Wicked-themed camp. Designed for young witches, wizards and munchkins who love creativity and adventure, this camp is filled with crafts, activities and magical fun inspired by Wicked and the world of Oz.

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.

Join us for a summer of fun! A new theme will be introduced each week. Obstacles, crafts, and activities will be theme-based to make each week unique and ULTIMATE!! You can book individual days, or the whole week!

Let’s build a CITY! What would a city be without the architects and engineers who come up with the ideas, plans and building skills for cities and make it all come together? Campers will put their engineering and architecture skills to work as they build city themed models using LEGO® Bricks. Campers have a blast using custom-built cars to move the people of the city around town! All campers take home a custom-made mini figure.

At the Do Art acting Camp, each day we will dive into a different emotion and visual cue. Through random ideas in a hat, we will act out improv scenarios, and utilize different emotions and expressions. By the end, everyone will have a whole repertoire of acting tools to not only utilize the tone of our voice, as well as hand gestures and silent body movements to enhance our dialogue. All art supplies are included. No experience necessary.

Love Graphic Novels? Ready to Create Your Own? Join us for an unforgettable adventure into the world of comics and graphic novels! Led by accomplished cartoonist and graphic novelist Meg Corbett, this camp is perfect for young creators bursting with passion and creativity. As a camper, you’ll explore graphic novels and comics as both readers and writers. Share your favorite books, discover new ones, and learn the secrets of storytelling through vibrant illustrations and dialogue. Together, we’ll create zines, comic strips, and short stories—even if you’ve never heard of a “zine” before, you’ll soon become an expert! Dive into the craft of visual storytelling as we: Explore how color transforms mood and emotion in art Master pacing and formatting to bring stories to life Experiment with unique styles and techniques Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just curious about graphic novels, this camp is your chance to immerse yourself in a world of creativity, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and take your storytelling skills to the next level. Bring your ideas, your imagination, and let’s make comics together! Led by: Meg Corbett, NCS Alumni

From the earliest flying machines to the first rocket flights, this week long, hands-on program 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 with the help of Newton's laws. We don't stop there, though, because we're heading out of the atmosphere with a look at rockets and our Galactic neighborhood! Offered in partnership with Mad Science.