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Back-to-school season also means the need for after-school programs, activities, and childcare. For busy families needing affordable options for their kids and teens, check out our latest blog post about why after-school programs matter and how to find budget-friendly options for your family. Check it out: https://blueprint4.com/2026/08/affordable-after-school-programs-help-st-louis-kids-thrive/

Summer camp may be wrapping up, but that doesn’t mean that the learning, fun, and enrichment has to end for your kids! Search our database to find hundreds of after-school, school-holiday, and winter break camps in the St. Louis area. And check back throughout the school year—we are adding more every day! Start your search: https://stl.blueprint4.com/

🌟Camp Spotlight 🌟This one is for the kiddos who are always climbing, jumping, and exploring (even when they’re not supposed to.😊) Upper Limits Rock Climbing Camps are designed for beginners or experienced climbers. This unique program helps kids stay active over school breaks, meet new friends, and build skills through rock climbing.

If you have a young athlete in need of activity in the final week before school starts, they have more week of camp remaining starting August 17th. Find out more by searching “Upper Limits” on our databse: https://stl.blueprint4.com/

As summer camp season comes to a close, we wanted to share some reflections about the lasting power of summer programs for youth. From making friends to developing passions and gaining confidence, these camps are life-changing experiences for young people! But don’t take our word for it! Read what some St. Louis-area parents had to say about how camp impacted their children.

It’s hard to believe, but it’s already Back to School season in St. Louis! This weekend, our team joined Dutchtown STL for a Community Day and Backpack Giveaway Event in Marquette Park. It was a great day to connect with families, share resources with community partners, and even meet a new furry friend. 🐔

🌟Camp Spotlight 🌟Calling all young scientists and inventors! Camp Invention is a nationwide program from the National Inventors Hall of Fame with multiple locations around the St. Louis area. This summer, the young inventors solved a Fur-Ensics mystery with capybaras, designed their own planets, and made robot friends! The camp is designed to foster the next generation of inventors by helping kids build STEM knowledge, creativity, and teamwork. Learn more: https://stl.blueprint4.com/camp/details/654

Did you know that kids can lose up to 40% of their school year learning over the summer?😮The good news is we can prevent summer learning loss for our kids and teens! In addition to attending summer camps and programs, check out some easy things families can do at home including:

📖Read with your kids EVERY DAY
🌻Take a nature walk
🍎Create games at the grocery store
📘Help your kids journal
🎧Listen to audio books on car trips
👨‍🍳Cook or bake with your child
🏊‍♀️Create swimming pool math games
🧠Visit free museums