Get ready to have fun with science. Become a biologist, botanist, paleontologist, geologist, astronomer, and even a chemist all in one week. Explore the Science Center’s galleries.

Aspiring junior naturalists will learn about the wonders of the natural world living in our own backyards. What’s living below the surface? How does that help us grow our food?

Calling all junior engineers! Learn all about the design process and use a variety of materials to tinker, create, and build.

Become a junior paleontologist as we uncover the mysteries of these prehistoric creatures. Dig for fossils and learn about them. Discover how dinosaurs ruled the Earth millions of years ago.

In our other most popular course for this age group, campers play and create together on a safe, secure Minecraft realm in the digital sandbox that is Minecraft Bedrock Edition, and join from their iPads. Campers will create custom themed mazes, themed droppers and reverse droppers to fly through, and build mazes as they learn basic redstone and code and much more! This class o“ers huge thrills AND education alike as students explore their inner Michaelangelo in a STEAM format perfect for Minecraft lovers and can finally do so from any type of device!!

Campers explore the world of Arduino circuits, robotics, and code! This class is incredible for the hands-on tinkerers and engineers of tomorrow who love to figure out how things work and build exciting robotics projects. If your kid ever loved Legos, they will love this class! We also focus on the code - as campers code their Creator Bot Robots through fun challenges and as they wire and code their Arduinos to control motors, lights, sensors and more! Campers also lead their bots through fun challenges.

Travel the CITY via New City! Your journey will take you to many lands (around St. Louis). Campers will take in the sights at the ARCH and visit the downtown City Park. Participate in a community service project and take in an exhibit at the Art Museum or the Aquarium. Lots of team building fun and challenges in Forest Park. End the session with a camp picnic. So much fun…so little time— WE CAN DO IT!

Caddy Schack, Card Attack, Rapid Fire, Defy Gravity, and so much more… with only one minute to complete the challenge! Your camper will have a blast testing their abilities in these fun games!

Educational summer camp with aquatic emphasis programs 7-12

With STEM activities, shooting sports, crafts, games and more Day Camp is that traditional camp excitement you are looking for with some modern fun added in! Day and Twilight camps are for Scouts and non-Scouts alike!

Learn about biomes around the world. From dry deserts to wet rainforests, aquatic habitats to grasslands, there is so much to explore about our wonderful world, including the many places animals inhabit!

Elevate your Minecraft skills as you build awe-inspiring structures, conquer thrilling challenges, and forge friendships with fellow builders.

Get hands-on experience with various printmaking methods, from the traditional to the innovative.

Refresh your math skills in multiplication, fractions, decimals, percentages, measurements, geometry, and algebra through games and other fun activities!

Ever dream of becoming a secret agent? We'll start with the basics: From decoding messages to metal detector and night vision, campers have the opportunity to check out spy tech equipment and take home lots of gadgets like spy glasses! Step into the shoes of a detective as you uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis! 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! Before and After-care is available at an addition cost through the Brentwood Parks and Recreation.