Our arts & humanities camps encourage personal expression and the freedom to create, and provide new experiences for kids. Creativity abounds at the Y.

It is our goal to stimulate the process of discovery by introducing campers to a variety of recreational activities designed for each age group and skill level. We hope to create a special atmosphere in which friendships can be formed and campers can express themselves and grow while creating lasting memories. Recreational activities include sports, swimming, cooking, arts and crafts, games, weekly field trips and team building around each week's theme. Our energetic and well-qualified staff, under the direction of the Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness, is comprised of professionals in recreation and education and students interested in those fields.

Saint Louis University’s Gardens to Tables Culinary Camp is a week-long program engaging campers in gardening, cooking and nutrition activities. Campers prepare a variety of meals and work with professional chefs, registered dietitians, and master gardeners to learn principles of good nutrition, gardening and a healthy lifestyle. The camps are designed for children entering 2nd-6th grades with a special Teen’s Only Week (June 26-30) and an exciting Junior-Chef Week for children entering Kindergarten-3rd grade (July 10-14).

Saint Louis University’s Gardens to Tables Culinary Camp is a week-long program engaging campers in gardening, cooking and nutrition activities. Campers prepare a variety of meals and work with professional chefs, registered dietitians, and master gardeners to learn principles of good nutrition, gardening and a healthy lifestyle. The camps are designed for children entering 2nd-6th grades with a special Teen’s Only Week (June 26-30) and an exciting Junior-Chef Week for children entering Kindergarten-3rd grade (July 10-14).

Unique and fun-filled summer arts camp taught by COCA's professional artists and teachers.

Your sous chef will use recipes to make and sample dishes. This camp will give campers the opportunity to learn about ingredients, nutrition, table etiquette, food safety, and cooking methods.

Develop cooking skills through trying new recipes utilizing a variety of cooking techniques. Take home your own cook book of everything we made throughout the week!

Overnight Summer week-long summer camps in Bourbon Mo for youth 6 to 17 years of age.

It is our goal to stimulate the process of discovery by introducing campers to a variety of recreational activities designed for each age group and skill level. We hope to create a special atmosphere in which friendships can be formed and campers can express themselves and grow while creating lasting memories. Recreational activities include sports, swimming, cooking, arts and crafts, games, weekly field trips and team building around each week's theme. Our energetic and well-qualified staff, under the direction of the Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness, is comprised of professionals in recreation and education and students interested in those fields.

Saint Louis University’s Gardens to Tables Culinary Camp is a week-long program engaging campers in gardening, cooking and nutrition activities. Campers prepare a variety of meals and work with professional chefs, registered dietitians, and master gardeners to learn principles of good nutrition, gardening and a healthy lifestyle. The camps are designed for children entering 2nd-6th grades with a special Teen’s Only Week (June 26-30) and an exciting Junior-Chef Week for children entering Kindergarten-3rd grade (July 10-14).

Saint Louis University’s Gardens to Tables Culinary Camp is a week-long program engaging campers in gardening, cooking and nutrition activities. Campers prepare a variety of meals and work with professional chefs, registered dietitians, and master gardeners to learn principles of good nutrition, gardening and a healthy lifestyle. The camps are designed for children entering 2nd-6th grades with a special Teen’s Only Week (June 26-30) and an exciting Junior-Chef Week for children entering Kindergarten-3rd grade (July 10-14).

Your sous chef will use recipes to make and taste various dishes. Campers will learn about ingredients, nutrition, food safety, and different cooking methods. Camp runs from 9 am-4 pm. Separate Fun Club registration is available for before/after care.

Don't forget your apron, it's time to bake! Campers will learn how to read a recipe, mix ingredients, and make delicious baked goods.

THIS CAMP IS OFFSITE AT: First Baptist Church 1200 Valmeyer Rd Columbia, IL 62236 Hey kids! Come ready to excite your taste buds and have fun with food! We'll have different recipes every day from appetizers to entrees, snacks, desserts, and more! Learn about nutrition, dining etiquette, and cooperation skills in this scrumpdillyicious camp!

Your sous chef will use recipes to make and sample appetizer dishes. This camp will give campers the opportunity to learn about ingredients, nutrition, table etiquette, food safety, and cooking methods.