Branson, MO: A fantastic experience for all ages including toddlers and grown ups. (About 4 hours)
STE. Genevieve, MO: The area is one of the newest additions to the National Parks System with French Colonial Architecture and Structures dating to the 1700's. (About 1.5 hours)
Grafton, IL: Explore between the Mississippi and towering bluffs for a breathtaking drive with a view of the lighthouse and lots of adventure! (About 1 hour)
Ladue, Missouri Experience gourmet foods, fashion boutiques and upscale menswear, jewelry stores, European and American antiques, interior design resources and local restaurants. (About 1 hour)
Jefferson City, Missouri: Visit the Missouri River, tree lined bluffs, historic buildings, architectural treasures, and landmarks. There are also museums, fine cuisines, quaint boutiques, and beautiful parks. (About 3 hours)
Memphis, Tennessee: Lots to do and great food. Date night at Flight for great food. Try Fam for Asian and the Beauty Shop for brunch. They are known for BBQ. Kids adore the Memphis Zoo. Also visit Shelby Farms Park, Botanical Gardens, Zoo, and Meeman-Shelby State Park. (About 5 hours)
Chattanooga, Tennessee: This one is on my bucket list! Have you been? Tell me about it!
Macon, Georgia: This one is on my bucket list! Have you been? Tell me about it!
STE. Genevieve, MO: The area is one of the newest additions to the National Parks System with French Colonial Architecture and Structures dating to the 1700's. (About 1.5 hours)
Grafton, IL: Explore between the Mississippi and towering bluffs for a breathtaking drive with a view of the lighthouse and lots of adventure! (About 1 hour)
Ladue, Missouri Experience gourmet foods, fashion boutiques and upscale menswear, jewelry stores, European and American antiques, interior design resources and local restaurants. (About 1 hour)
Jefferson City, Missouri: Visit the Missouri River, tree lined bluffs, historic buildings, architectural treasures, and landmarks. There are also museums, fine cuisines, quaint boutiques, and beautiful parks. (About 3 hours)
Memphis, Tennessee: Lots to do and great food. Date night at Flight for great food. Try Fam for Asian and the Beauty Shop for brunch. They are known for BBQ. Kids adore the Memphis Zoo. Also visit Shelby Farms Park, Botanical Gardens, Zoo, and Meeman-Shelby State Park. (About 5 hours)
Chattanooga, Tennessee: This one is on my bucket list! Have you been? Tell me about it!
Macon, Georgia: This one is on my bucket list! Have you been? Tell me about it!
Roxana: Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Flag Football
Tri Township Park District: Soccer, Baseball, Softball, T-ball, Football, Tennis, Sand Volleyball, Indoor Pickleball
Granite City Park District
Godfrey: Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Cheerleading
Tri Township Park District: Soccer, Baseball, Softball, T-ball, Football, Tennis, Sand Volleyball, Indoor Pickleball
Granite City Park District
Godfrey: Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Cheerleading
Free self-paced, six-session program is entirely online and uses the scientifically-proven ePREP platform. Provides online help in building intimacy, connecting, communicating. Illinois couples who are married, engaged, or have been living together for at least six months can enroll. Early requests are encouraged. May also provide monetary incentives for participation in research.
Dreambank Events
American Family Insurance has free online classes for both adults and kids. Kids programs include field trips, crafts, and live speakers. Adult programs have lots of fitness, business help, and well being programs.
American Family Insurance has free online classes for both adults and kids. Kids programs include field trips, crafts, and live speakers. Adult programs have lots of fitness, business help, and well being programs.
The Nature Institute (Godfrey):
Missouri Historical Museum (STL):
Adventures in Medicine & Science (STL): A youth community outreach program that provides health education and prevention information to students throughout the school year. With a combination of hands-on opportunities and auditorium presentations, students get a unique look at the human body. In addition, they offer summer workshops for middle and high school ages.
Daysprings Academy (Maryland Heights, MO): offers enrichment classes on Fridays for families. Classes are in the performing arts, arts, science, and music. There is a sibling discount.
St. Louis Chess Club (STL) Offers programs, online training, individual tutoring, scouts programs, camps, and more.
Grace Foo Chess Club (Online): Come join me and my team! Let’s learn and play chess! For more information, check out the team at GF Chess Club on Facebook. Email Grace Foo at krace168@gmail.com or call: 636-686-0878
LitShop (STL): provides FREE after school and summer programming for girls ages 10-15. Girls work on exploring literature while creating. This is done through book clubs, wood working, magazine creation, and much more. By intentionally creating a supportive space where girls can take risks, explore creatively, build skills, and connect with peers, LitShop fosters leadership and confidence our builders can use through adolescence and early adulthood.
St. Louis BWorks (STL)
Has educational programs rooted in teamwork and responsibility. Earn-a-bike is a 6-week hands-on course for students ages 8-17 who can ride a bike on their own. Students learn bike maintenance and safety. Upon course completion, students earn a refurbished bike, lock, and helmet. Earn-a-computer is a 6-week course for students ages 8-17. Students work on learning various pieces of open source software and one day of hardware. Upon course completion, students earn a refurbished computer. Learn-to-ride is an 8-week course for students who cannot ride a bike. The course covers the same materials as Earn-a-Bike, but in addition – they learn to ride. Learn-to-ride is offered to students on the Program Mailing List. You must sign up for the list for your child to take this course.
The Historic Daniel Boone Home (Defiance, MO)
Features the home of the legendary hero, Daniel Boone. The buildings include: homes, a carpenter’s shop, a mill, and the Old Chapel. The Boone Home and Boonefield Village offer a glimpse into life on the Missouri frontier. Visitors are welcome to walk the grounds of the park for free. Visit Tours page or call the park at 636-798-2005 to learn about Tour opportunities. Pricing for guided tours of the Daniel Boone Home: Adult - $8. Senior (60+) - $6. Child (age 5–12) - $5. Active/Retired Military and Children 4 and under are free.
- Homeschool Field trips for pk-12th grade. Programs are in 1.5 hour blocks, Tuesday-Friday throughout the school year. There should be no more than a 4 year age gap for students. Groups should be no more than 15. $6/student for at least $90 per program. Groups may choose to add a second program block in the afternoon at a discounted rate of $3 per student.
- Outdoor Adventure Kits (OAK): free to use at the preserve and beyond. Each kit contains scavenger hunts, bug boxes, binoculars, field guides, a map of TNI, a compass, instructions for use, and upcycled nature notebooks. The kits are recommended for ages 5+ . Each kit consists of a String Backpack, list of kit contents, 3 Laminated Scavenger Hunts, 3 Dry Erase Markers, 2 Bug Boxes, a Pair of Binoculars, Pocket Field Guides (one or more), a Small Nature Notebook and pencil for you to keep, Map of TNI, and a Compass.
- Programs for all ages: Nature Babies, Knee High Naturalists, Messy Play Day, Discovery Nature Club, Field Guides, Outdoor EDventure Days, and Kids Nights Out.
Missouri Historical Museum (STL):
- Group Programs: guided Gallery + Classroom Programs last two hours: one hour in the gallery or galleries and one hour in the classroom. All K–12 programs are FREE of charge.
- Monthly History Exploration Days: One Friday and Saturday a month, discover historical people and perspectives. Investigate history in FREE workshops, and have creative fun in craft room.
- Teens Make History has two parts: The TMH Academy is a FREE museum studies workshop. Teens receive a $150 stipend for participating. TMH Apprenticeships are paid part-time jobs for teens.
- Pre-K (ages 2-6) and early childhood programs: last 90 minutes and include: storybooks, simple craft projects, and exploring a gallery. Programs are available year-round on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
- History Clubhouse, a FREE gallery especially designed for children to learn about St. Louis history. Children dress up in costumes, put on a puppet show, fish over the edge of a canoe, pull a steamboat whistle, and more!
Adventures in Medicine & Science (STL): A youth community outreach program that provides health education and prevention information to students throughout the school year. With a combination of hands-on opportunities and auditorium presentations, students get a unique look at the human body. In addition, they offer summer workshops for middle and high school ages.
Daysprings Academy (Maryland Heights, MO): offers enrichment classes on Fridays for families. Classes are in the performing arts, arts, science, and music. There is a sibling discount.
St. Louis Chess Club (STL) Offers programs, online training, individual tutoring, scouts programs, camps, and more.
Grace Foo Chess Club (Online): Come join me and my team! Let’s learn and play chess! For more information, check out the team at GF Chess Club on Facebook. Email Grace Foo at krace168@gmail.com or call: 636-686-0878
LitShop (STL): provides FREE after school and summer programming for girls ages 10-15. Girls work on exploring literature while creating. This is done through book clubs, wood working, magazine creation, and much more. By intentionally creating a supportive space where girls can take risks, explore creatively, build skills, and connect with peers, LitShop fosters leadership and confidence our builders can use through adolescence and early adulthood.
St. Louis BWorks (STL)
Has educational programs rooted in teamwork and responsibility. Earn-a-bike is a 6-week hands-on course for students ages 8-17 who can ride a bike on their own. Students learn bike maintenance and safety. Upon course completion, students earn a refurbished bike, lock, and helmet. Earn-a-computer is a 6-week course for students ages 8-17. Students work on learning various pieces of open source software and one day of hardware. Upon course completion, students earn a refurbished computer. Learn-to-ride is an 8-week course for students who cannot ride a bike. The course covers the same materials as Earn-a-Bike, but in addition – they learn to ride. Learn-to-ride is offered to students on the Program Mailing List. You must sign up for the list for your child to take this course.
The Historic Daniel Boone Home (Defiance, MO)
Features the home of the legendary hero, Daniel Boone. The buildings include: homes, a carpenter’s shop, a mill, and the Old Chapel. The Boone Home and Boonefield Village offer a glimpse into life on the Missouri frontier. Visitors are welcome to walk the grounds of the park for free. Visit Tours page or call the park at 636-798-2005 to learn about Tour opportunities. Pricing for guided tours of the Daniel Boone Home: Adult - $8. Senior (60+) - $6. Child (age 5–12) - $5. Active/Retired Military and Children 4 and under are free.
Wild and Free Metro East: Meets on Tuesdays in Madison County. Aims to get kids exploring, connecting with, and loving nature while building community and friendship. Also hopes to share resources to better support each other. Feel free to stay afterward to do nature journaling together or identify treasures!
Wild and Free with Asher T: Meets on Fridays in Madison County. Created to get like minded, nature loving parents and children together to support each other and learn together. Parents chat while kids make friends and learn through play together. Runs year round.
Wild and Free with Asher T: Meets on Fridays in Madison County. Created to get like minded, nature loving parents and children together to support each other and learn together. Parents chat while kids make friends and learn through play together. Runs year round.
Families work together to educate and socialize their children. Parents are often asked to teach, volunteer, or pay for class supplies. Classes and activities are often during school hours.
ARCH (Crestwood, Missouri): a Roman Catholic homeschool co-op that offers classes, field trips, celebrations, social gatherings, and service opportunities for PK-12 on Wednesdays, from September- December and February-April.
City Roots Homeschool Co-op (STL) offers secular classes and social opportunities to build a city-based, sustainable, and supportive community. They teach exclusively from a secular perspective sand offer a welcoming space to families of all and no faiths.
Guiding Arrows Homeschool Co-op (Jerseyville): provides enrichment classes for homeschoolers and social opportunities for homeschooling families within a Christian setting.
Hearts of Scott:
Master's Lyceum (Highland): a Christian homeschool enrichment day providing networking, fellowship and classroom opportunities for homeschooling families.
The O’Fallon Early Learning Cooperative (O'Fallon) is a play-based, child-led, parent-supported approach to learning that supports children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. It is an alternative for families who wish to educate their young learners at home and an educational opportunity for parents who wish to supplement a formal educational program with at-home learning. OFELCC is free and open to Metro-East Families.
Open Minds (Edwardsville): meets weekly on Tuesdays for enrichment classes, parent support, PE, field trips, park days, and community service opportunities for homeschooling families. K -12th grade.
Providence Fine Arts Center (Ferguson): Provides fine arts programs with a focus on God.
Riverbend Homeschooling Coop (Cottage Hills): meets weekly on Fridays from 10am-2pm for enrichment classes, parent support, PE, field trips, park days, and community service opportunities for homeschooling families. Pre K - 9th grade.
St. Louis Homeschool Network (STL): a learning co-op with classes and field trips. Also offers park days, parties, a secular support group, and an information source for prospective homeschoolers.
ARCH (Crestwood, Missouri): a Roman Catholic homeschool co-op that offers classes, field trips, celebrations, social gatherings, and service opportunities for PK-12 on Wednesdays, from September- December and February-April.
City Roots Homeschool Co-op (STL) offers secular classes and social opportunities to build a city-based, sustainable, and supportive community. They teach exclusively from a secular perspective sand offer a welcoming space to families of all and no faiths.
Guiding Arrows Homeschool Co-op (Jerseyville): provides enrichment classes for homeschoolers and social opportunities for homeschooling families within a Christian setting.
Hearts of Scott:
Master's Lyceum (Highland): a Christian homeschool enrichment day providing networking, fellowship and classroom opportunities for homeschooling families.
The O’Fallon Early Learning Cooperative (O'Fallon) is a play-based, child-led, parent-supported approach to learning that supports children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. It is an alternative for families who wish to educate their young learners at home and an educational opportunity for parents who wish to supplement a formal educational program with at-home learning. OFELCC is free and open to Metro-East Families.
Open Minds (Edwardsville): meets weekly on Tuesdays for enrichment classes, parent support, PE, field trips, park days, and community service opportunities for homeschooling families. K -12th grade.
Providence Fine Arts Center (Ferguson): Provides fine arts programs with a focus on God.
Riverbend Homeschooling Coop (Cottage Hills): meets weekly on Fridays from 10am-2pm for enrichment classes, parent support, PE, field trips, park days, and community service opportunities for homeschooling families. Pre K - 9th grade.
St. Louis Homeschool Network (STL): a learning co-op with classes and field trips. Also offers park days, parties, a secular support group, and an information source for prospective homeschoolers.
Bi-State Wildlife Hotline (IL and MO)
Volunteers can help with answering wildlife calls via the 24-hour hotline, responding to calls, rescuing animals in need, providing critical care, transporting, providing in-home care, and more.
Got your six support dogs (Maryville, IL)
is looking for some puppy raisers! Contact: christy@gyssd.org or call 618--206-5015
Treehouse Wildlife Center (Godfrey)
A place for sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife. Open 10am-4pm, Fridays-Sundays. Offering hands-on learning as well as an in-depth discussion tailored to meet the needs of the group.
Willoughby Farm (Collinsville)
An educational reserve with cows, goats, ponies, bunnies, chickens, tractors, and a farm house. The farm has rest rooms, picnic shelters, hiking trails, and an intricate play area.
Volunteers can help with answering wildlife calls via the 24-hour hotline, responding to calls, rescuing animals in need, providing critical care, transporting, providing in-home care, and more.
Got your six support dogs (Maryville, IL)
is looking for some puppy raisers! Contact: christy@gyssd.org or call 618--206-5015
Treehouse Wildlife Center (Godfrey)
A place for sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife. Open 10am-4pm, Fridays-Sundays. Offering hands-on learning as well as an in-depth discussion tailored to meet the needs of the group.
Willoughby Farm (Collinsville)
An educational reserve with cows, goats, ponies, bunnies, chickens, tractors, and a farm house. The farm has rest rooms, picnic shelters, hiking trails, and an intricate play area.
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COLLINSVILLE
EDWARDSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Kits:
FAIRMONT CITY LIBRARY
Kits:
GLEN CARBON CENTENNIAL LIBRARY
Events
HAYNER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (ALTON, IL)
Online Resources:
LOUIS LATZER MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY (HIGHLAND, IL)
Online Resources:
MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
MARYVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Online Resources:
ROXANA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Online Resources:
SIX MILE REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT (Granite City, IL)
Online Resources:
TRI TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Search the library on Wednesdays to find hidden object and get a prize.
Events
WOOD RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Kits:
WORDEN LIBRARY
An annual non-resident card is $65 and can be used by the entire household.
BENLD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Not Madison County)
Non-Residents cards can be purchased for $25 per year for your family.
STAUNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Not Madison County)
Non-Residents cards can be purchased for $35 per year for your family.
**Denotes resources that are only for Library Card Holders of that library.
*Public Act 92-0166, effective July 1, 2002 requires non-residents to obtain library cards at the "closest" public library. Non-residents apply for a non-resident library card at the closest public library determined by the location of their residence. The public library in the school district of the non-resident’s principal residence is determined to be the closest public library. Cards can then be used for borrowing privileges at all participating public libraries in the regional library system.
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COLLINSVILLE
- Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10am
- Baby Boogie Wednesdays at 10am
- Game Night Third Wednesday each month 6-7pm for Grades 5-12.
- Film Club the last Monday of each month 5:30-6:30pm
- Graphic Novel Club: Second Wednesday of each month
- ABC Mouse Remote
- Early Readers Collection
- Tumblebooks
- Chromebooks available for free checkout for up to 3 hours.
- Wi-Fi hotspot from 9AM to 9PM between the library and Blum House: cml-hotspot Password: Collinsville1234
- Weekly Free Kids Activity Pack for curbside pickup
- Comic Book Creator Kits
- Collinsville Water park 1 week Passes: Collinsville Library and Fairmont City Library cardholders can place holds. Any IHLS cardholder can borrow when available. A card is good for four individuals.
- Edwardsville Children's Museum 1 week : Collinsville Library and Fairmont City Library cardholders can place holds. Any IHLS cardholder can borrow when available. A card is good for four people.
- Non-Residents cards can be purchased for $79 per year for your family
EDWARDSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Kits:
- Citizen Science Kits: Each kit includes instructions and projects you can do and submit online.
- **American Girl Dolls: Doll and accessory kit with an extra outfit.
- Science Discovery Kits: A frog anatomy kit, Star Planetarium, and more.
- Preschool Kits: Be an architect, chemist, paleontologist, and much more!
- Book Discussion Kits: Comes with 10 books, questions, and an activity.
- Kanopy
- Hoopla
- Launchpads: Borrow tablets with pre-loaded games and activities on educational subjects.
- Special Education Resources: Books, DVDs, flashcards and games for children with special needs.
- Edwardsville Children's Museum Passes: Free admission for 4 people
- Fishing Poles: Borrow fishing poles provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
- Take Home Crafts available every other week
- Reading Challenge at beanstalk.
FAIRMONT CITY LIBRARY
Kits:
- Citizen Science Kits: Each kit includes instructions and projects you can do and submit online.
- ABC Mouse Remote
- Early Readers Collection
- Tumblebooks
- Chromebooks available for free checkout for up to 3 hours.
- Wi-Fi hotspot from 9AM to 9PM in the parking lot or at the Chano Pavilion: fcl-hotspot. Password: Fairmont1234
- Non-Residents cards can be purchased for $79 per year for your family.
GLEN CARBON CENTENNIAL LIBRARY
Events
- Story Times
- Youth Book Group for Kids
- STEM Kit Activities
- Craft Kits on Saturdays Once a Month.
- Hoopla
- Cloud Library
- Teen Discord Server: A server for teens to encourage safe online play.
- **Edwardsville Children's Museum Passes: Free admission for 4 people
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Challenge
- StoryWalk at the front of the library that goes into Miner Park
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Challenge
- StoryWalk at the front of the library that goes into Miner Park
HAYNER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (ALTON, IL)
Online Resources:
- TumbleBook Library with 250 animated talking picture books
- Creativebug: art and crafts learning center
- Children may call (618) 462-TALE to listen to a short story recorded by the staff of our children’s department.
- Notary Public on a walk-in basis at a charge of $1.00 for each document notarized. Call 618-462-0677
- An annual non-resident card may be purchased for $109.00.
LOUIS LATZER MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY (HIGHLAND, IL)
Online Resources:
- Creativebug: art and crafts learning center
- Follow their facebook page to learn when they put FREE children’s books at their back door.
- Non-residents may purchase a card for $85.00 a year per household.
MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
MARYVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Online Resources:
- **Gale Courses: courses that you can take entirely online at no cost. Courses run for 6 weeks.
- Hoopla
- Cloud Library
- Creativebug: art and crafts learning center
- Black & white copies for $.25 each and color copies for $.50 each.
- Faxes – A cover sheet is free. $1.00 for the first page and $.50 for each subsequent page.
- A staff member will provide Notary Public services upon request.
ROXANA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Online Resources:
- Hoopla
- Cloud Library
SIX MILE REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT (Granite City, IL)
Online Resources:
- **Hoopla
- **Overdrive
- **Tutor.com connects students to over 3,000 highly vetted tutors.
- **Audio Book Cloud
- **Cloud Library
- Wireless network at no charge inside and in the parking lots. Connect to SMRLD WiFi, no password required.
- Weekly Take Home Crafts
- *Non-resident card may be purchased for $115.00.
TRI TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Search the library on Wednesdays to find hidden object and get a prize.
Events
- Storytime at the library on Wednesdays at 10am
- Storytime at Troy park on Thursdays at 10am
- Book Club for Teens
- Monthly Lego Club
- Yoga Story Time Adventures on Tuesdays at 4pm
- Virtual Kindermusik Story time: The third Thursday of every month. Either at 10am or 5:30pm. Registration Required.
- Hoopla
- Cloud Library
- Kanopy
- Beanstack
- 3D Printer
- Notary Service: Available most weekdays during library hours for a $1.00 fee. Call ahead.
- Fax Service - Send and receive faxes for 50 cents a page within the U.S. Additional for outside the U.S.
- Annual non-resident card may be purchased for $101.00 and used by the entire household.
- Edwardsville Children's Museum Passes: Free admission for 4 people (when available you do not need to be Troy library members.)
WOOD RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Kits:
- Discovery Kits for ages 6-8
- Bugs Storytime Kit with books, activity, and more
- Children's Phonics Kits
- S.T.E.M. kits
- Code-n-Go Robot Mouse.
- **TumbleBooks for Kids
- Beanstack Reading Challenges
- **CloudLibrary
- Creativebug: art and crafts learning center
- **ABCMouse
- **Freegal
- Monthly Boredom Bags for kids
- Book Club on Zoom
- Guest WiFi: WRPL-Guest and the password is our phone number: 6182544832
- Fishing Poles to check out with a valid IHLS library card.
WORDEN LIBRARY
An annual non-resident card is $65 and can be used by the entire household.
BENLD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Not Madison County)
Non-Residents cards can be purchased for $25 per year for your family.
STAUNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Not Madison County)
Non-Residents cards can be purchased for $35 per year for your family.
**Denotes resources that are only for Library Card Holders of that library.
*Public Act 92-0166, effective July 1, 2002 requires non-residents to obtain library cards at the "closest" public library. Non-residents apply for a non-resident library card at the closest public library determined by the location of their residence. The public library in the school district of the non-resident’s principal residence is determined to be the closest public library. Cards can then be used for borrowing privileges at all participating public libraries in the regional library system.
Catching Fury (STL)
Girls 6th-8th grade. $60
August 7th
Middle school girls get a sneak peek of Camp Fury STL! Girls work alongside the elite women from St. Louis’ fire and police services. Camp will offer a sampling of activities girls experience during the week-long Resident Camp.
Camp Waterschool (East Alton)
FREE educational program for 10-12 year olds!
August 9-12
A education program learning about water through arts and crafts, science experiments, and hands-on demonstrations. Students study a stream and experience being on the river in canoes! Students reflect on their experiences and how they can make positive differences in their own watershed communities. Pre-registration is required.
Call (618) 468-2222 or (618) 468-5701 to register today!
Class Code: CECK-977-F2
Questions? Contact: Sarah Fisher (618) 468-2783, Email: sfisher@lc.edu
Kidzone Summer (Edwardsville)
K-5 students in Edwardsville School District $150 per week, 6:30-6pm
Secondary Academy of Learning (Edwardsville)
Ages 13+. $100 per camper.
In-depth exploration of hand sewing, needlework, hearth cooking, etc. Girls attending this camp should have a basic knowledge of hand sewing. Participants may dress in reproduction clothing (please provide dress size at registration). Pre-registration is required.
Girls 6th-8th grade. $60
August 7th
Middle school girls get a sneak peek of Camp Fury STL! Girls work alongside the elite women from St. Louis’ fire and police services. Camp will offer a sampling of activities girls experience during the week-long Resident Camp.
Camp Waterschool (East Alton)
FREE educational program for 10-12 year olds!
August 9-12
A education program learning about water through arts and crafts, science experiments, and hands-on demonstrations. Students study a stream and experience being on the river in canoes! Students reflect on their experiences and how they can make positive differences in their own watershed communities. Pre-registration is required.
Call (618) 468-2222 or (618) 468-5701 to register today!
Class Code: CECK-977-F2
Questions? Contact: Sarah Fisher (618) 468-2783, Email: sfisher@lc.edu
Kidzone Summer (Edwardsville)
K-5 students in Edwardsville School District $150 per week, 6:30-6pm
Secondary Academy of Learning (Edwardsville)
Ages 13+. $100 per camper.
In-depth exploration of hand sewing, needlework, hearth cooking, etc. Girls attending this camp should have a basic knowledge of hand sewing. Participants may dress in reproduction clothing (please provide dress size at registration). Pre-registration is required.
Camp Lakewood (Petosi, MO)
With a 360-acre lake, over 5,000 acres of forest-covered hills, caves, creeks and more, there are many opportunities for natural exploration and experiential learning. Enjoy campfires, swimming, archery, zipline, sports, canoeing, cookouts, fishing, kayaking or camp games.
Catching Fury (Labadie, MO)
grades 5-8
Middle school girls get a sneak peek of Camp Fury STL! Girls work alongside the elite women from St. Louis’ fire and police services. Camp will offer a sampling of activities girls experience during the week-long Resident Camp.
Cub Creek Science Camp (Rolla, MO)
Ages 7-17
Fun and educational STEM summer programs.
Boy Scout Camps
Girl and Boy
A variety of camps in IL and MO offering water skiing, shooting, kayaking, sailing, standup paddle boards, STEM activities, rock climbing, a Water Park, fishing, game nights, rock climbing, repelling Swimming, equestrian programs, mountain bikes course, trail rides, blacksmithing, challenge courses, wilderness survival skills, canoeing, STEM programs, drones, 3D printing, ATVs, rock climbing, river float trips, and
Weloki Girls Camp (New Haven, MO)
Girls grade 3-12
Week long summer camps. Teaches girls the to succeed in life. Create a safe environment so that everyday girls can learn life skills and understand the world. In $1,295.
YMCA Camp Lakewood
Age 6-16
Prices range from $395 for shorter camps to $895+ for week long camps, With a 360-acre lake, over 5,000 acres of forest-covered hills, caves, creeks, and more, there are opportunities for exploration and experiential learning. Campfires, swimming, archery, climbing tower, zipline, canoeing, cookouts, fishing, or kayaking.
With a 360-acre lake, over 5,000 acres of forest-covered hills, caves, creeks and more, there are many opportunities for natural exploration and experiential learning. Enjoy campfires, swimming, archery, zipline, sports, canoeing, cookouts, fishing, kayaking or camp games.
Catching Fury (Labadie, MO)
grades 5-8
Middle school girls get a sneak peek of Camp Fury STL! Girls work alongside the elite women from St. Louis’ fire and police services. Camp will offer a sampling of activities girls experience during the week-long Resident Camp.
Cub Creek Science Camp (Rolla, MO)
Ages 7-17
Fun and educational STEM summer programs.
Boy Scout Camps
Girl and Boy
A variety of camps in IL and MO offering water skiing, shooting, kayaking, sailing, standup paddle boards, STEM activities, rock climbing, a Water Park, fishing, game nights, rock climbing, repelling Swimming, equestrian programs, mountain bikes course, trail rides, blacksmithing, challenge courses, wilderness survival skills, canoeing, STEM programs, drones, 3D printing, ATVs, rock climbing, river float trips, and
Weloki Girls Camp (New Haven, MO)
Girls grade 3-12
Week long summer camps. Teaches girls the to succeed in life. Create a safe environment so that everyday girls can learn life skills and understand the world. In $1,295.
YMCA Camp Lakewood
Age 6-16
Prices range from $395 for shorter camps to $895+ for week long camps, With a 360-acre lake, over 5,000 acres of forest-covered hills, caves, creeks, and more, there are opportunities for exploration and experiential learning. Campfires, swimming, archery, climbing tower, zipline, canoeing, cookouts, fishing, or kayaking.
Destination Dig (Collinsville)
All ages Christian day camp
July 18 - 22 from 6PM - 8:30 PM
Meadow Heights Church
https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myevent/?id=59349
God's Wonder Lab VBS (Collinsville)
Ages 3- 8th grade
July 12-16 from 6:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Good Shepherd (Collinsville)
preK-6th
Half Day 8:15– 11:30 $120/week
Full Day 8:15– 3:15 $150/week
Extended 6 - 6 $190/week
Registration fee is in addition to weekly payments.
Treasured Vacation Bible School (Edwardsville)
Ages 3 to 5th grade
July 19th – July 23rd from 6PM – 8:30PM
Eden Church of Edwardsville
Join us for a FREE VBS experience where kids will embark on an epic quest and dig into action-packed, faith-filled adventures.
All ages Christian day camp
July 18 - 22 from 6PM - 8:30 PM
Meadow Heights Church
https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myevent/?id=59349
God's Wonder Lab VBS (Collinsville)
Ages 3- 8th grade
July 12-16 from 6:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Good Shepherd (Collinsville)
preK-6th
Half Day 8:15– 11:30 $120/week
Full Day 8:15– 3:15 $150/week
Extended 6 - 6 $190/week
Registration fee is in addition to weekly payments.
Treasured Vacation Bible School (Edwardsville)
Ages 3 to 5th grade
July 19th – July 23rd from 6PM – 8:30PM
Eden Church of Edwardsville
Join us for a FREE VBS experience where kids will embark on an epic quest and dig into action-packed, faith-filled adventures.
Into the Woods (Collinsville)
Construction Camp
Police Youth Academy (Edwardsville)
Circus Stars (Godfrey- L&CCC)
Academy for Young Ladies (Edwardsville)
Camp Invention: Recharge (Maryville)
Survival Camp (Godfrey)
Cub Scout Day Camps (O'Fallon and Edwardsville)
STEM Camp (Edwardsville)
Rocky Railway (Collinsville)
Vacation Bible School (Highland)
Collinsville-Troy Church of Christ
Adventure Camp (Glen Carbon)
Virtual Mystery Camp (Online)
SENSATIONAL SNACKS (Online)
Theater Camp (Online)
Jazz Camp (Edwardsville)
Percussion Institute (Edwardsville)
Soccer Camp (Edwardsville)
Soccer Camp (Edwardsville)
Edwardsville HS Dance Camp (Edwardsville)
Basketball Camp (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Writing Camp (Online)
Construction Camp
Police Youth Academy (Edwardsville)
Circus Stars (Godfrey- L&CCC)
Academy for Young Ladies (Edwardsville)
Camp Invention: Recharge (Maryville)
Survival Camp (Godfrey)
Cub Scout Day Camps (O'Fallon and Edwardsville)
STEM Camp (Edwardsville)
Rocky Railway (Collinsville)
Vacation Bible School (Highland)
Collinsville-Troy Church of Christ
Adventure Camp (Glen Carbon)
Virtual Mystery Camp (Online)
SENSATIONAL SNACKS (Online)
Theater Camp (Online)
Jazz Camp (Edwardsville)
Percussion Institute (Edwardsville)
Soccer Camp (Edwardsville)
Soccer Camp (Edwardsville)
Edwardsville HS Dance Camp (Edwardsville)
Basketball Camp (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Writing Camp (Online)
The 10,000 light show is synced to 9 different songs including traditional and contemporary music. Over 10K lights animated to 9 different songs including a mix of traditional and contemporary music. The main house, at #9, has a great singing light bulb. Music is on 93.3 FM along with traditional lights incorporated and singing characters.
*Troy Toyland 119 Pebblebrook Lane. Spans eight lawns and is synchronized to music on 98.7FM. Many decorations are handmade. Donations go to St. Louis Children’s.
2036 Grandview Drive
Broadcasting on 90.5 Twinkle FM. Turn off headlights and avoid neighbor’s driveways. Donations are accepted and matched for Metro East Humane Society. Donation box is by radio sign.
26,000 lights with a home made 15' Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and a home-made igloo. Turn your radio to 89.5FM
914 Main Street
Beautifully decorated lights, trees, and small homes with window displays. Don't forget to support local business with a stop at the Lory Theater to pick up kettle corn and frozen custard to go.
Arboretum (E. Central St.)
Enjoy a half mile walking path through lighted trees and decorated cottages to the sounds of live Christmas music. Look for a petting zoo and live nativity scene.
World Wide Technology Raceway at 700 Raceway Blvd
Christmas lights with music. See shooting stars, giant Christmas trees, and tunnels of light. $7\person, 3 and under free.
2 Park Dr, Roxana, IL 62084
Circle has nice drive through lights. If you put your radio on 100.2 the lights flash to music. Free.
A display made of home made characters. Check out the “Selfie with an Elfie’ stop, dancing snowmen, and froggy. 92.1 FM
North: 2 WILLOW TRAIL, 24 SUGAR LANE, 310 CHESAPEAKE, 30 BROOKWOOD, 440 BUNKER HILL DRIVE
East: 906 PORTLAND, 106 WEST JUDA
South: 413 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, 7 DAVIS WOODS, 217 SOUTH CROWN, 93 SPRING GLEN, 110 WESTBROOK, 700 OSTLE
West: 1 GLENVIEW PL, 1107 CARLACE
Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd
$3 to $14 depending upon membership and date. Features s’mores, festive drinks, music, and photo opportunities.Over one million lights. Admission includes miniature train display and holiday garden.
Keiner Plaza downtown (500 Chestnut St)
A whimsical lighting experience with animated projections, photo ops, and the Salvation Army Tree of Lights. Free.
Family Arena 2002 Arena Parkway
Drive-through with lasers, holograms, and lights. Over a mile of holiday displays and classic holiday scenes. Drivers tune their car FM station. $25 per car.
5300 Fox Creek Rd, Pacific, MO
Millions of lights, a tunnel of dancing lights, model St. Louis Arch, Toy Land, and 300′ tall lighted “waterfall.” $23 per car, cash, paid when exiting. Train and wagon rides for $13 person.
1096 Lake Road
The beautiful light display will light up city park with animated features set to music. Tune to 90.1. Free.
American Farm Heritage Museum
Drive thru light boxes filled with holiday scenes. This year viewing is by car only. Train rides will be available on Saturdays as well as possible socially distanced Santa visits. Free.
An amazing sequence of lights and music on 99.7.
Two homes with nice lights.
2116 College Avenue. Drive Thru Light Display set to music open Monday-Friday 6-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 5-9pm. A donation of $7 per car is encouraged or $1 per person for vehicles with 10 visitors or more.
https://www.vil.maryville.il.us/DocumentCenter/View/1658/2021-Holiday-Lighting-Contest-Winners
House Decorating Contest: Guides of participating addresses can be found here. Judging by the Community Appearance Board will take place between December 10th and 16th from dusk until 9pm. (Judging is optional.) The houses with the top three scores will move on to a final vote on our Facebook Page beginning on December 17th.
Participants’ addresses will be posted on the Wood River Public Library website/facebook page. Voting for the community pick will run December 17th-21st.
- By the pool/elementary school
- Between primary school maintenance sheds
- Highland Country Club
- Lindendale Park
- Kutter Park
- Van Preter Park
- Behind Collinsville High School
- Kahok Hill
- Glidden park off Lebanon Road on the left side,
- close to the bus garage.
- Woodland park
- Jefferson school
- Small hill by the water tower and log cabin off 162 by Bethany Park subdivision
- Miner park in Glen Carbon
- Leon Corlew Park
- In front of Rendleman Hall at SIUE
- Behind Triad High School
- By the senior center has a nice little hill
- Haskell Park, Alton
- Behind the soccer complex/skate park, Wood River
- St Ellen Mine Park behind the Aldi, O'Fallon
- Pleasant Ridge in Caseyville
- Pleasant Ridge Park in Fairview Heights
- Bent Oak Golf Course
- Lindendale park, Maryville
- Hidden Valley in Eureka
- Art hill in forest park, STL
- Suson Park, STL
- Crestwood Park, STL
- Deer Creek Park, Maplewood
- Sioux Passage Park, Florissant
- Blanchette Park, St. Charles
- Legacy Park, Cottleville
- Faust Park, Chesterfield
- Queeny Park, Ballwin
- Bluebird Park, Ellisville
Fill a water balloon and add a few drops of food coloring. Let them freeze (either outside or in the freezer). Once frozen, pop the balloon and you’re left with a beautiful ice globe in the color of your choice. Take them outside to decorate or play.
Discover with water while spending some time in nature! Attach yarn to small water bottles filled with different colored water and let it drip down the yarn to created mixed color masterpieces. Hang the bottles in an easy to reach place and enjoy observing as the icicles grow!
Freeze water in different ice cube trays and tupperware. Add a few drops of food coloring. Leave them outside to freeze. Pop them out of their containers and get building with colored ice blocks!
Maple syrup snow candy is made with pure maple syrup and snow! First, carefully heat the syrup before pouring it hot into the snow to solidify. Adult supervision and necessary.
One simple recipe is to take sweetened condensed milk, and combine with clean snow. For a bit more excitement, combine 1 cup milk, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 8 cups clean snow. Add food coloring, sprinkles, and fruit as your heart desires!
Give kids aluminum foil, tissues, popsicle sticks, paperclips, pencils, silverware, or other household items. Allow them to plan, design, and engineer a skier that can stand on skis and make it down a ski slope. Gets kids thinking about physics, engineering, elements, and design.
Tangled Tinsel offers wagon rides around the property for free on weekends. Santa Steve is excited to announce that he will be at the Tangled Tinsel Christmas Tree Farm. Check website for dates! Stop by the gift shop for a free cup of coco. Fainting goats and laying hens love treats. Feed for purchase in gift shop.
Mills Apple Farm
Closed Mondays except Labor Day and Columbus Day. Free parking, free play area, free wagon rides, and free animals to feed. Pies, cookies, and more sold.
Eckert's 9am - 5pm
A holiday wagon ride through the Christmas Tree Farm with a sweet treat. $2/person 2 and under free + $55 per Christmas Tree. Monday: Free Field Access (no treat).
Daniken Tree Farm 781 IL Route 140 Santa Claus stops at the farm 10am-4pm the first three weekends after Thanksgiving. Free hayrides to and from the fields. All trees are shaken and baled.
Billie’s Kids Christmas provides Christmas to 150-200 children. Each child receives 2 gifts, coat, gloves, hat, blanket, and other goodies. Each family receives food, essentials, and a family game. Wish List are loaded to registry at Target. You may select to have items shipped directly to Billie's Kids. You will not need to enter an address. Contact if you have questions. 618-567-7802
Hamel Giving Tree
Provides a place at Hamel Village Hall for donated gifts to be picked up and dropped off. Drop toys into the box, volunteers will then collect, wrap, and place the gifts at the Tree.
Mid-Town Moms
Helps children in shelters with Christmas toys. Local shelters and outreach programs provide the first name, age, gender and birthdate of the child in need. During Christmas we set up a store where parents can shop for their children free of charge. Each child will receive at least three gifts and stocking stuffers.
Visits and photos with Santa in the ice cream truck are free. An appointment is required. Outside visits are encouraged. Santa can wear a mask. Santa will sanitize between appointments. Text 618 550 8781
Retired Veteran with over 25 years experience. $60 a visit up to 30 minutes. Santa brings candy canes and can make arrangements to pickup gifts. Call 325-260-6001 to reserve.
To receive a written letter from Santa Claus, just send a letter with a legible return address, mailed to:
Santa Claus
PO Box 1
Santa Claus, IN 47579
Just remember, the earlier, the better! Donations are always appreciated and may be sent with the letters, or mailed to Santa at the same address.
Band Camp (Edwardsville-SIUE)
Entering grades 6-10. $155
Tuesday-Friday, July 6-9, 9am-3pm
SIUE Campus, Dunham Hall, Room 1115
Instruction is individualized through a large ensemble experience. Campers explore varied musical literature, ending with a final concert for family and friends. Home-schooled students welcome.
Basketball Camp (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Boys entering K-12. Girls going into grades K-2. $125.00 - $250.00
June 8-11 or June 14-17 9am- noon or 9am-3pm
Learn fundamentals including shooting, ball-handling, passing, defense and team basketball. Camp will include demonstrations, drills, contests, and 5-on-5 games. Campers will receive direct instruction from current SIUE players and staff. All skill levels are welcome.
Beverly Farms Riding Camp (Godfrey)
Ages 6 and up $250\week
Monday through Friday from 9-noon. For school-age children ages 6 and up, we have week-long riding camps for every experience level, where kids have fun while advancing their skills.
Brier Bank Horse Camp (Marine)
Age 6-18
Camp runs from 9-2pm with optional before and after care. Curriculum includes riding, games on horseback, and educational activities including anatomy, horse care, safety, horse tack, horse nutrition, costs of ownership, and much more.
Construction Camp
Grades 9 - 12
7:30am-2:30pm daily and is free for students. At the camp, students in grades six through twelve will learn the basics of building. Skill sets will include how to build floors, walls, roofs as well as how to install doors, windows, siding and shingles while building a full size shed. Registration is open. Click HERE to register.
If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Lewis at: rllewis@co.madison.il.us.
Dance Intensive (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Ages 8-18. $200
Monday-Friday, July 19-23, 10am-4pm
SIUE Campus, Dunham Hall and Metcalf Experimental Theater
Designed for students who have previous dance experience.
Engineering Camps (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Grades 9-12. $450 includes all costs.
Session 1: June 7 - 11 or Session 2: June 14 - 18.
To introduce engineering disciplines, computer science and construction management to aspiring high-school students.
Jazz Camp (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Entering grades 8-12. $130.
Tuesday-Thursday, June 22-24
Campers will learn performance and improvisation techniques from faculty members in the SIUE jazz department. Students work on fundamentals of jazz improvisation through combo rehearsals, master classes, and jam sessions. Students perform a concert.
Muggles, Magic and Mayhem (Highland)
Girls Grade K-12 Girls: $55. Adults: $15
June 7-11 from 6-9pm at Silver Lake Park. The snacks are delicious, the butterbeer is too. The crafts and swaps you create will be the envy of all. Registration Deadline: April 30
Music Technology and Composition Camp (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Entering grades 7-12. $155
Monday-Friday, July 19-23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Camp participants will explore music by writing their own pieces on computer and experimenting with MIDI instruments. No previous experience with computers or keyboards is necessary. Camp activities will be individualized based on age, experience and musical interest. Camp limited to 12 participants.
Musical Theater Workshop (Edwardsvill- SIUE)
Entering grades 7 and above. $180.
Monday-Friday, June 28-July 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
In-depth experience in musical theater training. Includes vocal training, dance training, song preparation, audition technique, monologue preparation, and acting improvisation. Workshop will culminate in a public performance.
Nature Institute (Godfrey)
Ages: 12+. $275
June 28- July 2 and July 19-23
Learn how past explorers used the Mississippi River, how commerce is affected by the river, and what animals live here because of the river.
Percussion Institute (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Entering grades 6-12. $200.
June 7-10, 8:30am-4:50pm
Camp focus areas include: Snare Drum, Timpani, Drumset, Marching, World, Ensemble, and more! Four-day camp includes master classes, clinics, performances, ensemble rehearsals, and more.
Police Youth Academy (Edwardsville)
Ages 12-16
8am to 4pm Mon-Fri
Intense two week long leadership academy. Graduation Banquet at the end of the two weeks.
Prima Dance and Tumbling (Edwardsville)
Ages 3-18.
Secondary Academy of Learning (Edwardsville)
Ages 13+. $100 per camper.
In-depth exploration of hand sewing, needlework, hearth cooking, etc. Girls attending this camp should have a basic knowledge of hand sewing. Participants may dress in reproduction clothing (please provide dress size at registration). Pre-registration is required and must include a completed
STEM Camp (Edwardsville)
Girls Grade 4-12. $110
June 21-25 from 9-4PM at Camp Torqua. Sharpen observation skills and complete Art in the Outdoors badge! Financial Assistance is available. Registration Deadline: May 31.
String Development (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Any violin, viola or cello student that can read music. $300.
Monday-Friday, July 12-16, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Violin, viola and cello students, parents and observers are welcome! Focuses on alternative styles. A day at camp includes: orchestra, chamber music, electives, daily recitals, and private Lessons. Students do not need to be Suzuki students to participate in camp. The minimum requirement is reading in the keys of D and G, and at the Suzuki book 2 level and above.
Sunset Hills Golf (Edwardsville)
Ages 7-16 $175-$375
Half day and full day camps are available. Full day camp runs 9-4pm.
Theater (Virtual)
Entering grades K-12. $30
Monday-Friday, June 7-18, 10-11:30am
Campers will receive three 30-minute sessions each day in acting, vocal music, and dance. Musical theater favorites will be taught and showcased at the end of camp for parents, family and friends.
Turning Pointe Academy of Dance (Maryville)
Offers dance camps for ages 3 and up.
Virtual Mystery Camp (Online)
Girls grade K-12. $25
We can't give away too many details or we wouldn't have a very good mystery. Kit can be shipped by USPS for an additional $10 or picked up at Glen Carbon office. Registration Deadline: June 7.
Visual & Performing Arts (East STL- SIUE)
Boys and girls ages 7-17. $150-$275
Monday-Friday, July 6-August 6, 9am-4pm
Participants will be trained in artistic expressions through performance opportunities and exposure to educational programing. Students will be trained in: Modern dance, Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Hip Hop, Piano, Drums, Violin, Guitar, Voice, Chorus, Acting, Stagecraft, Lighting, Sound, Drawing, Painting, Crafts, Costumes, Makeup.
Writing Camp (Virtual)
Grades 2-12. $25.
July 6-17, Monday-Friday
Intensive writing instruction, encouragement, and support with morning instruction, interaction online, videos, interactive story prompts, and other activities. All activities receive feedback from counselors.
Highland Athletics (Highland)
A number of summer camps for youth. Football, Boys Basketball - grades 3-5, Boys Basketball - grades 6-8, Girls Basketball, Baseball - grades 4-7, Baseball - grades 8-11, Softball, Boys Golf, Girls Golf
Basketball Camp (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Boys entering K-12. Girls going into grades K-2. $125.00 - $250.00
June 8-11 or June 14-17 9am- noon or 9am-3pm
Learn shooting, ball-handling, passing, defense and team basketball. Camp includes demonstrations, drills, contests, and 5-on-5 games. Campers receive direct instruction from current SIUE players and staff. All levels are welcome.
Elite FT Youth Fitness Camp (Glen Carbon)
Kids Fit (ages 6-9) or Sport Performance (ages 10-14). $125
June 14 – Jun 17 from 9-11am
Focuses on safety, education, and fun with speed, agility, body awareness, coordination, balance, and body weight movements. No experience necessary. 10% off for siblings, and military/ first responders.
Edwardsville HS Dance Camp (Edwardsville)
Grades K-8. $50
June 7-10 from 9:00a.m-10:15a.m at Liberty Middle School
Dancers will learn a jazz, hip hop and pom routine. Performance on Thursday June 10th at 10a.m. Email questions to edwardsvilledanceteam@gmail.com
Dance Intensive (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Ages 8-18. $200
July 19-23, 10am-4pm
SIUE Campus, Dunham Hall and Metcalf Experimental Theater
Designed for students who have previous dance experience.
British Soccer Camp (Godfrey)
Ages 3-14. $75-$118
July 23-27
Each child will be coached by a member of challenger’s British coaching staff. High quality, age specific soccer instruction, with elements of character, cultural, and nutritional education. Each day they will practice and master individual skills and team tactics. Free Jersey Deadline is June 26. To sign up visit https://challenger.configio.com/orglandingpage?org=294 or 466-1483.
Prima Dance and Tumbling (Edwardsville)
Ages 3-18.
Sunset Hills Golf (Edwardsville)
Ages 7-16 $175-$375
Half day and full day camps available. Full day camp runs 9-4pm.
Turning Pointe Academy of Dance (Maryville)
Offers dance camps for ages 3 and up.
Father McGivney Catholic High School
Grade 1-12
Baseball Camp - 1st-3rd
Baseball Camp - 4th-9th
Art Camp - 3rd-5th
Art Camp - 6th-8th
Art Camp - K-2nd
Boys Basketball Camp - 4th-6th
Boys Basketball Camp - 7th-8th
Co-Ed Run Camp 5th-8th
Co-Ed Soccer Camp 5th-9th
Co-Ed Volleyball Camp 6th & 7th
Co-Ed Volleyball Camp 8th-9th
Lady Griffins Basketball Camp 3rd-6th
Lady Griffins Basketball Camp 7th-9th
Pitcher And Catcher Camp 4th-9th
Returning Volleyball Players Camp 10th-12th
Youth Fitness (Glen Carbon)
Ages 6-9 and 10+ $140
The Sports Academy
Wednesday evenings for 8 weeks
Each class is 25 minutes of speed/agility/footspeed and 25 minutes of strength with a PVC pipe and conditioning.
Destination Dig (Collinsville)
All ages Christian day camp
July 18 - 22 from 6PM - 8:30 PM
Meadow Heights Church
https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myevent/?id=59349
Entering grades 6-10. $155
Tuesday-Friday, July 6-9, 9am-3pm
SIUE Campus, Dunham Hall, Room 1115
Instruction is individualized through a large ensemble experience. Campers explore varied musical literature, ending with a final concert for family and friends. Home-schooled students welcome.
Basketball Camp (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Boys entering K-12. Girls going into grades K-2. $125.00 - $250.00
June 8-11 or June 14-17 9am- noon or 9am-3pm
Learn fundamentals including shooting, ball-handling, passing, defense and team basketball. Camp will include demonstrations, drills, contests, and 5-on-5 games. Campers will receive direct instruction from current SIUE players and staff. All skill levels are welcome.
Beverly Farms Riding Camp (Godfrey)
Ages 6 and up $250\week
Monday through Friday from 9-noon. For school-age children ages 6 and up, we have week-long riding camps for every experience level, where kids have fun while advancing their skills.
Brier Bank Horse Camp (Marine)
Age 6-18
Camp runs from 9-2pm with optional before and after care. Curriculum includes riding, games on horseback, and educational activities including anatomy, horse care, safety, horse tack, horse nutrition, costs of ownership, and much more.
Construction Camp
Grades 9 - 12
7:30am-2:30pm daily and is free for students. At the camp, students in grades six through twelve will learn the basics of building. Skill sets will include how to build floors, walls, roofs as well as how to install doors, windows, siding and shingles while building a full size shed. Registration is open. Click HERE to register.
If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Lewis at: rllewis@co.madison.il.us.
Dance Intensive (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Ages 8-18. $200
Monday-Friday, July 19-23, 10am-4pm
SIUE Campus, Dunham Hall and Metcalf Experimental Theater
Designed for students who have previous dance experience.
Engineering Camps (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Grades 9-12. $450 includes all costs.
Session 1: June 7 - 11 or Session 2: June 14 - 18.
To introduce engineering disciplines, computer science and construction management to aspiring high-school students.
Jazz Camp (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Entering grades 8-12. $130.
Tuesday-Thursday, June 22-24
Campers will learn performance and improvisation techniques from faculty members in the SIUE jazz department. Students work on fundamentals of jazz improvisation through combo rehearsals, master classes, and jam sessions. Students perform a concert.
Muggles, Magic and Mayhem (Highland)
Girls Grade K-12 Girls: $55. Adults: $15
June 7-11 from 6-9pm at Silver Lake Park. The snacks are delicious, the butterbeer is too. The crafts and swaps you create will be the envy of all. Registration Deadline: April 30
Music Technology and Composition Camp (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Entering grades 7-12. $155
Monday-Friday, July 19-23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Camp participants will explore music by writing their own pieces on computer and experimenting with MIDI instruments. No previous experience with computers or keyboards is necessary. Camp activities will be individualized based on age, experience and musical interest. Camp limited to 12 participants.
Musical Theater Workshop (Edwardsvill- SIUE)
Entering grades 7 and above. $180.
Monday-Friday, June 28-July 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
In-depth experience in musical theater training. Includes vocal training, dance training, song preparation, audition technique, monologue preparation, and acting improvisation. Workshop will culminate in a public performance.
Nature Institute (Godfrey)
Ages: 12+. $275
June 28- July 2 and July 19-23
Learn how past explorers used the Mississippi River, how commerce is affected by the river, and what animals live here because of the river.
Percussion Institute (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Entering grades 6-12. $200.
June 7-10, 8:30am-4:50pm
Camp focus areas include: Snare Drum, Timpani, Drumset, Marching, World, Ensemble, and more! Four-day camp includes master classes, clinics, performances, ensemble rehearsals, and more.
Police Youth Academy (Edwardsville)
Ages 12-16
8am to 4pm Mon-Fri
Intense two week long leadership academy. Graduation Banquet at the end of the two weeks.
Prima Dance and Tumbling (Edwardsville)
Ages 3-18.
Secondary Academy of Learning (Edwardsville)
Ages 13+. $100 per camper.
In-depth exploration of hand sewing, needlework, hearth cooking, etc. Girls attending this camp should have a basic knowledge of hand sewing. Participants may dress in reproduction clothing (please provide dress size at registration). Pre-registration is required and must include a completed
STEM Camp (Edwardsville)
Girls Grade 4-12. $110
June 21-25 from 9-4PM at Camp Torqua. Sharpen observation skills and complete Art in the Outdoors badge! Financial Assistance is available. Registration Deadline: May 31.
String Development (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Any violin, viola or cello student that can read music. $300.
Monday-Friday, July 12-16, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Violin, viola and cello students, parents and observers are welcome! Focuses on alternative styles. A day at camp includes: orchestra, chamber music, electives, daily recitals, and private Lessons. Students do not need to be Suzuki students to participate in camp. The minimum requirement is reading in the keys of D and G, and at the Suzuki book 2 level and above.
Sunset Hills Golf (Edwardsville)
Ages 7-16 $175-$375
Half day and full day camps are available. Full day camp runs 9-4pm.
Theater (Virtual)
Entering grades K-12. $30
Monday-Friday, June 7-18, 10-11:30am
Campers will receive three 30-minute sessions each day in acting, vocal music, and dance. Musical theater favorites will be taught and showcased at the end of camp for parents, family and friends.
Turning Pointe Academy of Dance (Maryville)
Offers dance camps for ages 3 and up.
Virtual Mystery Camp (Online)
Girls grade K-12. $25
We can't give away too many details or we wouldn't have a very good mystery. Kit can be shipped by USPS for an additional $10 or picked up at Glen Carbon office. Registration Deadline: June 7.
Visual & Performing Arts (East STL- SIUE)
Boys and girls ages 7-17. $150-$275
Monday-Friday, July 6-August 6, 9am-4pm
Participants will be trained in artistic expressions through performance opportunities and exposure to educational programing. Students will be trained in: Modern dance, Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Hip Hop, Piano, Drums, Violin, Guitar, Voice, Chorus, Acting, Stagecraft, Lighting, Sound, Drawing, Painting, Crafts, Costumes, Makeup.
Writing Camp (Virtual)
Grades 2-12. $25.
July 6-17, Monday-Friday
Intensive writing instruction, encouragement, and support with morning instruction, interaction online, videos, interactive story prompts, and other activities. All activities receive feedback from counselors.
Highland Athletics (Highland)
A number of summer camps for youth. Football, Boys Basketball - grades 3-5, Boys Basketball - grades 6-8, Girls Basketball, Baseball - grades 4-7, Baseball - grades 8-11, Softball, Boys Golf, Girls Golf
Basketball Camp (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Boys entering K-12. Girls going into grades K-2. $125.00 - $250.00
June 8-11 or June 14-17 9am- noon or 9am-3pm
Learn shooting, ball-handling, passing, defense and team basketball. Camp includes demonstrations, drills, contests, and 5-on-5 games. Campers receive direct instruction from current SIUE players and staff. All levels are welcome.
Elite FT Youth Fitness Camp (Glen Carbon)
Kids Fit (ages 6-9) or Sport Performance (ages 10-14). $125
June 14 – Jun 17 from 9-11am
Focuses on safety, education, and fun with speed, agility, body awareness, coordination, balance, and body weight movements. No experience necessary. 10% off for siblings, and military/ first responders.
Edwardsville HS Dance Camp (Edwardsville)
Grades K-8. $50
June 7-10 from 9:00a.m-10:15a.m at Liberty Middle School
Dancers will learn a jazz, hip hop and pom routine. Performance on Thursday June 10th at 10a.m. Email questions to edwardsvilledanceteam@gmail.com
Dance Intensive (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Ages 8-18. $200
July 19-23, 10am-4pm
SIUE Campus, Dunham Hall and Metcalf Experimental Theater
Designed for students who have previous dance experience.
British Soccer Camp (Godfrey)
Ages 3-14. $75-$118
July 23-27
Each child will be coached by a member of challenger’s British coaching staff. High quality, age specific soccer instruction, with elements of character, cultural, and nutritional education. Each day they will practice and master individual skills and team tactics. Free Jersey Deadline is June 26. To sign up visit https://challenger.configio.com/orglandingpage?org=294 or 466-1483.
- Ages 4-6. 10:15 am – 12:15 pm. $111.00
- Ages 6-9. 1 – 4 pm. $132.00
- Ages 10-14. 1 – 4 pm. $132.00
Prima Dance and Tumbling (Edwardsville)
Ages 3-18.
Sunset Hills Golf (Edwardsville)
Ages 7-16 $175-$375
Half day and full day camps available. Full day camp runs 9-4pm.
Turning Pointe Academy of Dance (Maryville)
Offers dance camps for ages 3 and up.
Father McGivney Catholic High School
Grade 1-12
Baseball Camp - 1st-3rd
Baseball Camp - 4th-9th
Art Camp - 3rd-5th
Art Camp - 6th-8th
Art Camp - K-2nd
Boys Basketball Camp - 4th-6th
Boys Basketball Camp - 7th-8th
Co-Ed Run Camp 5th-8th
Co-Ed Soccer Camp 5th-9th
Co-Ed Volleyball Camp 6th & 7th
Co-Ed Volleyball Camp 8th-9th
Lady Griffins Basketball Camp 3rd-6th
Lady Griffins Basketball Camp 7th-9th
Pitcher And Catcher Camp 4th-9th
Returning Volleyball Players Camp 10th-12th
Youth Fitness (Glen Carbon)
Ages 6-9 and 10+ $140
The Sports Academy
Wednesday evenings for 8 weeks
Each class is 25 minutes of speed/agility/footspeed and 25 minutes of strength with a PVC pipe and conditioning.
Destination Dig (Collinsville)
All ages Christian day camp
July 18 - 22 from 6PM - 8:30 PM
Meadow Heights Church
https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myevent/?id=59349
Arts (Edwardsville- SIUE)
Grades K-8. $190
June 14-18, June 21-15, and July 12-16 from 9am-3:30pm
Art lessons in innovative media teaching new techniques, collaboration, and expression. Students have access to SIUE's Art and Design West Building, with state-of-the-art studios, supplies, and classrooms. Classes may explore painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, primitive clay excavation, jewelry making, textiles art, wheel throwing, and mold making, Campers are placed into groups based on their grade level. Each themed week features personalized curriculum according to age level.
Art Camp (Bethalto)
K-6th grade
Kids will experience a wide variety of art techniques in a natural, playful setting while making friends. Camp is 4 days a week from 9am-noon. June or July.
Arts & Crafts (Highland)
8 years+. $150
10:30am to 3pm Tuesday- Friday. Bring a sack lunch except Friday is pizza party. Studio has a filtration system and participants will be spaced.
Dollhouse (ages 8+). June 8th-11th
Myths and Legends (ages 10+). June 15th-18th
Boho Crafts (ages 12+). June 22nd-25th
Dye (Staunton)
Ages 5-10
JUNE 8-11, 2021 from 3-5PM
$80 We will learn all about dyeing fabric
Clay (Staunton)
Ages: 5-10
June 15-18 from 10:30AM TO 12:30PM
$80. Create pinched pots, create impressions, and more.
Painting (Staunton)
June 15-18 from 12:30-2:30PM
Ages: 5-10
$80. Learn about water marbling and watercolor techniques.
Sculpture (Staunton)
Ages 5-10
June 22-25 from 2-4 PM
$80 Create a school of fish, portrait, box max, and cityscape.
Wheel Throwing (Staunton)
Ages 5-9
July 6-9 from 10:30AM - 12:30PM
$80 Practice using the potter's wheel and glaze.
Wheel Throwing (Staunton)
Ages 10-16
July 6-9 from 12:30-2:30PM
$80 All about using the potter's wheel.
Paper Mache (Staunton)
Ages 8-15
July 13-16 from 2-4 PM
$80 Create 2 head masks and a vessel.
Jewelry Making (Staunton)
Ages 6-15
JULY 20-23 2021 from 12:30AM-2:30 PM
$80. Use fiber, clay, leather, and shrinky dinks to create pieces.
Clay Camp: Dinnerware (Staunton)
Ages 8-15
July 20-23 from 10:30AM-12:30 PM
$80 Make and glaze a cup, mug, bowl and plate.
Kids Photography (Staunton)
Ages 8-16
July 27-30 from 2-4 PM
$80 Learn about old school photography.
Grades K-8. $190
June 14-18, June 21-15, and July 12-16 from 9am-3:30pm
Art lessons in innovative media teaching new techniques, collaboration, and expression. Students have access to SIUE's Art and Design West Building, with state-of-the-art studios, supplies, and classrooms. Classes may explore painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, primitive clay excavation, jewelry making, textiles art, wheel throwing, and mold making, Campers are placed into groups based on their grade level. Each themed week features personalized curriculum according to age level.
Art Camp (Bethalto)
K-6th grade
Kids will experience a wide variety of art techniques in a natural, playful setting while making friends. Camp is 4 days a week from 9am-noon. June or July.
Arts & Crafts (Highland)
8 years+. $150
10:30am to 3pm Tuesday- Friday. Bring a sack lunch except Friday is pizza party. Studio has a filtration system and participants will be spaced.
Dollhouse (ages 8+). June 8th-11th
Myths and Legends (ages 10+). June 15th-18th
Boho Crafts (ages 12+). June 22nd-25th
Dye (Staunton)
Ages 5-10
JUNE 8-11, 2021 from 3-5PM
$80 We will learn all about dyeing fabric
Clay (Staunton)
Ages: 5-10
June 15-18 from 10:30AM TO 12:30PM
$80. Create pinched pots, create impressions, and more.
Painting (Staunton)
June 15-18 from 12:30-2:30PM
Ages: 5-10
$80. Learn about water marbling and watercolor techniques.
Sculpture (Staunton)
Ages 5-10
June 22-25 from 2-4 PM
$80 Create a school of fish, portrait, box max, and cityscape.
Wheel Throwing (Staunton)
Ages 5-9
July 6-9 from 10:30AM - 12:30PM
$80 Practice using the potter's wheel and glaze.
Wheel Throwing (Staunton)
Ages 10-16
July 6-9 from 12:30-2:30PM
$80 All about using the potter's wheel.
Paper Mache (Staunton)
Ages 8-15
July 13-16 from 2-4 PM
$80 Create 2 head masks and a vessel.
Jewelry Making (Staunton)
Ages 6-15
JULY 20-23 2021 from 12:30AM-2:30 PM
$80. Use fiber, clay, leather, and shrinky dinks to create pieces.
Clay Camp: Dinnerware (Staunton)
Ages 8-15
July 20-23 from 10:30AM-12:30 PM
$80 Make and glaze a cup, mug, bowl and plate.
Kids Photography (Staunton)
Ages 8-16
July 27-30 from 2-4 PM
$80 Learn about old school photography.
Ben Frankel (3rd-11th grade)
A coed, overnight, summer camp for Jewish children and teens located in Carbondale, IL. An inclusive, pluralist Jewish community filled with options for everyone, regardless of Jewish background.
Camp Fury (High School)
Girls join the ranks of firefighters and law enforcement personnel to practice search-and-rescue skills, learn crime scene investigation tactics, and complete confidence-boosting and adrenaline-pumping activities like an aerial climb, rappelling, canine tracking and extinguishing live fire! Campers meet and bond with women who are breaking barriers and stereotypes in these traditionally male-dominated fields. For more information email Melissa Niedermann or call 314.592.2346.
Cub Creek Science Camp (ages 7-17)
Focused on creating fun and educational STEM summer programs.
Girl Scout Camps (2nd-12th grade)
$360-$640, Many camps for Adventure and Leadership available
Horse Camp (age 13+ or 8th grade +) (High Ridge, MO)
Play games in the riding ring, take trail rides, and show off advanced skills at the Cavalcade show. Other activities can include rock climbing, shooting, swimming, cavalcade training, ropes course, campfires, and more. Participants will need to have earned their Horsemanship merit badge or pass a riding test.
Ranger Program (14 and older) (Knob Lick, MO)
Scouts spend the week backpacking to outpost campsites across the 3,500+ acre ranch. Activities can include blacksmithing, challenge courses, wilderness survival skill, black powder rifle shooting, fishing, canoeing, and more. Session 1:
STEM Week (ages 11-17) (High Ridge, MO)
A week of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in addition to swimming, shooting, climbing, and more. If you love the outdoors but want more science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, this is the week for you. $340
STEM on CAMPus
A unique “camp” experience to get a taste for college life! Sleep in the dorms, eat in the dining halls, and have fun each evening with a variety of activities including campus rec center nights!
Weloki Girls Camp (3rd-12th grade)
Week long summer camps. Teaches girls the to succeed in life. Create a safe environment so that everyday girls can learn life skills and understand the world. In New Haven, MO. $1,295.
A coed, overnight, summer camp for Jewish children and teens located in Carbondale, IL. An inclusive, pluralist Jewish community filled with options for everyone, regardless of Jewish background.
Camp Fury (High School)
Girls join the ranks of firefighters and law enforcement personnel to practice search-and-rescue skills, learn crime scene investigation tactics, and complete confidence-boosting and adrenaline-pumping activities like an aerial climb, rappelling, canine tracking and extinguishing live fire! Campers meet and bond with women who are breaking barriers and stereotypes in these traditionally male-dominated fields. For more information email Melissa Niedermann or call 314.592.2346.
Cub Creek Science Camp (ages 7-17)
Focused on creating fun and educational STEM summer programs.
Girl Scout Camps (2nd-12th grade)
$360-$640, Many camps for Adventure and Leadership available
Horse Camp (age 13+ or 8th grade +) (High Ridge, MO)
Play games in the riding ring, take trail rides, and show off advanced skills at the Cavalcade show. Other activities can include rock climbing, shooting, swimming, cavalcade training, ropes course, campfires, and more. Participants will need to have earned their Horsemanship merit badge or pass a riding test.
Ranger Program (14 and older) (Knob Lick, MO)
Scouts spend the week backpacking to outpost campsites across the 3,500+ acre ranch. Activities can include blacksmithing, challenge courses, wilderness survival skill, black powder rifle shooting, fishing, canoeing, and more. Session 1:
STEM Week (ages 11-17) (High Ridge, MO)
A week of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in addition to swimming, shooting, climbing, and more. If you love the outdoors but want more science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, this is the week for you. $340
STEM on CAMPus
A unique “camp” experience to get a taste for college life! Sleep in the dorms, eat in the dining halls, and have fun each evening with a variety of activities including campus rec center nights!
Weloki Girls Camp (3rd-12th grade)
Week long summer camps. Teaches girls the to succeed in life. Create a safe environment so that everyday girls can learn life skills and understand the world. In New Haven, MO. $1,295.
Barn Buddies (Godfrey)
Ages 4-6 $100/month
Experience horses for the first time over the course of four Saturday mornings. Begin learning about safety around horses and progress to catching and leading horses/ponies, proper grooming, tacking up, mounting, riding, and turnout. May, June, September and October from 10-11 am Saturday mornings. Call 618-466-0367 x 787 or email EquestrianCenter@BeverlyFarm.org
British Soccer Camp (Godfrey)
Ages 3-14. $75-$118
July 23-27
Each child will be coached by a member of challenger’s British coaching staff. High quality, age specific soccer instruction, with elements of character, cultural, and nutritional education. Each day they will practice and master individual skills and team tactics.
Goddard School Summer Camp
La Petite Academy (Edwardsville)
Ages 0-12, Year Round
Parks and Rec (Collinsville)
Ages 5-12. $25 Residents $35 NR.
7-6pm
Prima Dance and Tumbling (Edwardsville)
Ages 3-18.
Stage Play Camp (virtual)
PK-8th grade
$50 per child, At this time, all camps with be REMOTE (Via Zoom)
7\6: Jedi- PK-5th from 10-11am
7\10: Harry Potter-PK-2nd from 10-11
Together we Learn (Glen Carbon)
Preschool
$75-$100 per week
Turning Pointe Academy of Dance (Maryville)
Offers dance camps for ages 3 and up.
YMCA day Camp (Edwardsville)
Ages 4-5
Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - NOON
Niebur Center Preschool
Members: $70/camp Non-Members: $90/camp
YMCA day Camp (Maryville)
ages 3-5.
June 1 to August 13 from 9am to 4pm.
YMCA Day Camp (Granite City)
ages 4-5
June 1 to August 13 from 9am to 4pm
God's Wonder Lab VBS (Collinsville)
Ages 3- 8th grade
July 12-16 from 6:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Destination Dig (Collinsville)
All ages Christian day camp
July 18 - 22 from 6PM - 8:30 PM
Meadow Heights Church
https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myevent/?id=59349
Treasured Vacation Bible School (Edwardsville)
Ages 3 to 5th grade
July 19th – July 23rd from 6PM – 8:30PM
Eden Church of Edwardsville
Join us for a FREE VBS experience where kids will embark on an epic quest and dig into action-packed, faith-filled adventures. They’ll discover God’s greatest treasure isn’t diamonds, gems, or gold—it’s them! Note: Preschoolers must be potty-trained.
Ages 4-6 $100/month
Experience horses for the first time over the course of four Saturday mornings. Begin learning about safety around horses and progress to catching and leading horses/ponies, proper grooming, tacking up, mounting, riding, and turnout. May, June, September and October from 10-11 am Saturday mornings. Call 618-466-0367 x 787 or email EquestrianCenter@BeverlyFarm.org
British Soccer Camp (Godfrey)
Ages 3-14. $75-$118
July 23-27
Each child will be coached by a member of challenger’s British coaching staff. High quality, age specific soccer instruction, with elements of character, cultural, and nutritional education. Each day they will practice and master individual skills and team tactics.
- Ages 3-4. 9-10 am. $89.00
- Ages 4-6. 10:15 am – 12:15 pm. $111.00
Goddard School Summer Camp
La Petite Academy (Edwardsville)
Ages 0-12, Year Round
Parks and Rec (Collinsville)
Ages 5-12. $25 Residents $35 NR.
7-6pm
Prima Dance and Tumbling (Edwardsville)
Ages 3-18.
Stage Play Camp (virtual)
PK-8th grade
$50 per child, At this time, all camps with be REMOTE (Via Zoom)
7\6: Jedi- PK-5th from 10-11am
7\10: Harry Potter-PK-2nd from 10-11
Together we Learn (Glen Carbon)
Preschool
$75-$100 per week
Turning Pointe Academy of Dance (Maryville)
Offers dance camps for ages 3 and up.
YMCA day Camp (Edwardsville)
Ages 4-5
Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - NOON
Niebur Center Preschool
Members: $70/camp Non-Members: $90/camp
YMCA day Camp (Maryville)
ages 3-5.
June 1 to August 13 from 9am to 4pm.
YMCA Day Camp (Granite City)
ages 4-5
June 1 to August 13 from 9am to 4pm
God's Wonder Lab VBS (Collinsville)
Ages 3- 8th grade
July 12-16 from 6:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Destination Dig (Collinsville)
All ages Christian day camp
July 18 - 22 from 6PM - 8:30 PM
Meadow Heights Church
https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/myevent/?id=59349
Treasured Vacation Bible School (Edwardsville)
Ages 3 to 5th grade
July 19th – July 23rd from 6PM – 8:30PM
Eden Church of Edwardsville
Join us for a FREE VBS experience where kids will embark on an epic quest and dig into action-packed, faith-filled adventures. They’ll discover God’s greatest treasure isn’t diamonds, gems, or gold—it’s them! Note: Preschoolers must be potty-trained.
Field Hockey Camp (Edwardsville)
4-12 grade
$60 at EHS Stadium Turf Field
Grogan's Summer Camps (Edwardsville)
Each camp is $199 Weekly or $50 for single days.
Roe Stem Camp (Various) Cancelled for 2021
Saint Louis Science Center (STL) Cancelled for 2021
Sports Camps (Edwardsville)
Edwardsville High School hosts sports camps for kids
Sports Lab (Highland)
Grades 3-8. Focuses on: proper swing mechanics, the mental approach to hitting, and what it takes to take your game to the next level. Campers will also receive a T-Shirt. $45 per Athlete.
4-12 grade
$60 at EHS Stadium Turf Field
Grogan's Summer Camps (Edwardsville)
Each camp is $199 Weekly or $50 for single days.
Roe Stem Camp (Various) Cancelled for 2021
Saint Louis Science Center (STL) Cancelled for 2021
Sports Camps (Edwardsville)
Edwardsville High School hosts sports camps for kids
Sports Lab (Highland)
Grades 3-8. Focuses on: proper swing mechanics, the mental approach to hitting, and what it takes to take your game to the next level. Campers will also receive a T-Shirt. $45 per Athlete.
Students learn how to get along with others as they help the community, discover careers, and learn job skills
Find a club near you:
Find a club near you:
- Alhambra Morning Glories - 2nd Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Alhambra Township Center.
- Cloverleaf Ag and Cloverleaf Ag Cloverbuds - 2nd Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Jarvis Township Maintenance Facility in Troy.
- Fosterburg Ag - 2nd Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Fosterburg Township Hall.
- G C Novas & G C Novas Cloverbuds -2nd Monday in Granite City at 6:30 p.m.
- Good Producers - Meets on 4th Monday at 7pm at Madison County Fairgrounds in Highland.
- Grant Prairie - 2nd Monday of the month at 7pm at Grantfork Senior Center in Highland.
- Marine Stars Jr. Ag and Marine Stars Cloverbuds - Meets 1st Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Marine Township Senior Center.
- New Douglas Cloverbuds - Meets 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the New Douglas Rec Plex.
- Pin Oak Progressors and Pin Oak Progressors Cloverbuds - Meets the 2nd Sunday at 4pm at Pin Oak Senior Center in Edwardsville.
- Prairie Youth - Meets the 2nd Monday at 7pm at Prairietown Fireman's Hall.
- Quercus Grove - Meets the 2nd Thursday at 7pm at Hamel Community Building.
- St. Jacob 4-H Club - Meets the 3rd Monday at 6p.m. at St. Jacob United Church of Christ.
- Willoughby Wanderers - Meets the 4th Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Willoughby Farm, Collinsville.
Memrise
Helps users expand vocabulary. Also offers an offline mode to continue learning without internet connection.
Kids Learn Mandarin. Ages: 2+
Learn Chinese symbols and vocabulary. Fun characters, bright colors, and playful activities.
Spanish School Bus for Kids. Ages: 3+
Over 60 levels and 300 of the most commonly used Spanish words broken down by themes.
Pilli pop Espanol. Ages: 5+
Teaches vocabulary through speaking and matching exercises.
Duolingo (App and Website) Ages: 10+
Practice through audio, word identification, and oral exercises for over 30 languages.
Helps users expand vocabulary. Also offers an offline mode to continue learning without internet connection.
Kids Learn Mandarin. Ages: 2+
Learn Chinese symbols and vocabulary. Fun characters, bright colors, and playful activities.
Spanish School Bus for Kids. Ages: 3+
Over 60 levels and 300 of the most commonly used Spanish words broken down by themes.
Pilli pop Espanol. Ages: 5+
Teaches vocabulary through speaking and matching exercises.
Duolingo (App and Website) Ages: 10+
Practice through audio, word identification, and oral exercises for over 30 languages.
Cinnamon rolls over a fire-pit are a fun and simple treat while staying warm outside. All you need is a tube of store-bought cinnamon rolls and a few long sticks. Wrap the cinnamon roll around the stick and let the kids roast them in the fire. The kids can rotate as they cook, cool enough to handle, pop them off the sticks, dunk them in the icing and enjoy! Be sure to teach and practice fire safety.
Scavenger hunts can focus on items that can be found in the outside, in the house, or in the neighborhood. You can find a lot of examples on Pinterest. Include things like pinecones, acorns, animal tracks, puddles, feathers, evergreens, etc.
Give each child a flashlight or headlamp and head out on a Night hike of a well-known trail. Play follow the leader or enjoy a trust walk with eyes closed. Take a minute to listen to the silence or the animals. Make sure to dress appropriately and tell someone where you’ll be and when you’ll be back.
Scavenger hunts can focus on items that can be found in the outside, in the house, or in the neighborhood. You can find a lot of examples on Pinterest. Include things like pinecones, acorns, animal tracks, puddles, feathers, evergreens, etc.
Give each child a flashlight or headlamp and head out on a Night hike of a well-known trail. Play follow the leader or enjoy a trust walk with eyes closed. Take a minute to listen to the silence or the animals. Make sure to dress appropriately and tell someone where you’ll be and when you’ll be back.
