Our greenhouse and gardens provide wonderful opportunities to connect with nature as campers interact with native plants and fresh vegetables. In addition to exploring the spaces and engaging in plant and natural material related activities, campers will observe the insects and wildlife that play important roles in our schoolyard ecosystem. All campers will choose their own herb or vegetable to take home and grow this summer! 

Campers will explore the state park system in Missouri and southern Illinois. We will investigate and highlight the unique geological features and ecosystems within these parks and conservation areas. Additionally, campers will visit a state park where they will have the opportunity to play, hike, and explore. At the end of the session, campers will create a personal list of state parks that they want to visit with their families after camp has ended. They will develop an itinerary complete with park locations, attractions, and directions to share with their families. 

Join us for a week of archery, sports, games, and accuracy challenges! Voyager campers will learn the basics of the Genesis compound bow before heading to the range for practice. If you did this camp last year, we have an extra instructor that will help you improve upon the skills gained last summer. Explorers and Adventurers will engage in individual and cooperative games. Sports and games may include soccer, basketball, bowling, bocce, putt putt challenges, soft/magnetic darts, pool noodle tag, and more.

We are excited to bring back Babysitter’s Training Camp. TCS nurse, Jen Martin, will teach the skills necessary to be a successful and safe babysitter. This course offers hands-on training in skills needed to babysit such as: developmentally appropriate play, safe handling of infants and toddlers, feeding, diapering, and much more.  This course will also include the opportunity to earn American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Certification and infant CPR and first aid certification.  

Do you love to act out stories? Join your fellow campers while you learn the story of Three Nanny Goats Gruff (week 7) or Tikki Tikki Tembo (week 8). Make scenery, costumes and perform for camp at the end of the week!

Join us at the 2023-2024 Y- Club After School Enrichment Program at McCurdy Elementary School, where students are invited to participate in a community of students who are striving to achieve the best versions of themselves.

Join us at the 2023-2024 Y- Club After School Enrichment Program at Augusta Elementary, where students are invited to participate in a community of students who are striving to achieve the best versions of themselves.

Join us at the 2023-2024 Y- Club After School Enrichment Program at South Point Elementary, where students are invited to participate in a community of students who are striving to achieve the best versions of themselves.

Join us at the 2023-2024 Y- Club After School Enrichment Program at the Mark Twain Elementary School, where students are invited to participate in a community of students who are striving to achieve the best versions of themselves.

Join us at the 2023-2024 Y- Club After School Enrichment Program at Buder School, where students are invited to participate in a community of students who are striving to achieve the best versions of themselves.

Join us at the 2023-2024 Y- Club After School Enrichment Program at the Marion Elementary School, where students are invited to participate in a community of students who are striving to achieve the best versions of themselves.

Join us at the 2023-2024 Y- Club After School Enrichment Program at the J. L. Mudd Elementary School, where students are invited to participate in a community of students who are striving to achieve the best versions of themselves.

Join us at the 2023-2024 Y- Club After School Enrichment Program at the Progress South Elementary School, where students are invited to participate in a community of students who are striving to achieve the best versions of themselves.

Join us at the 2023-24 Y- Club After School Enrichment Program, where students are invited to participate in a community of students who are striving to achieve the best versions of themselves.

Join us at the 2023-2024 Y- Club After School Enrichment Program at Normandy Early Childhood Center, where students are invited to participate in a community of students who are striving to achieve the best versions of themselves.