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All About Visiting Earth   Since 1976, teens from around the world have joined AAVE - All About Visiting Earth. Operating on six continents, we teach skills which will lead to a lifetime of exploration, friendship and memories! AAVE has something for everyone, from beginner to expert! If you are interested in fun, community service, culture, language immersion, adventure and travel, then this is the camp for you. Zip-line through towering jungle trees, raft world class rivers, climb peaks, dive the Great Barrier Reef, hike the great wall of China, visit Machu Picchu or surf the warm blue waters of Hawaii! A summer with AAVE is living the dream ... we hope you join us! (less) ... (more)

Sports Illustrated Kids Selected Advantage Basketball Camps as the Top Camp in the Country   Advantage Basketball Camps are nationally recognized as one of the Top ball handling camps in the world. Advantage was named by sports illustrated kids as one of the top camps in the country. Come meet one of the top coaching staffs in the world. Learn from the pros. Our students will build on their ball-handling skills by learning lighting-quick, one-handed moves off the dribble. Our methods and our reputation clearly sets Advantage Basketball Camps at the top of the list. Advantage Basketball Camps are consistently rated as one of the top basketball ball-handling camps in the world. (less) ... (more)

St Louis Summer Day Camp   Andrews Academy Summer Camp is an activity-filled, fun experience tailored to your child's interests. Our energetic staff has designed our day-camp program to enrich your child's summer experiences by building skills and self confidence through activities and imaginative play with new friends. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, caring and fun-filled environment for your child. (less) ... (more)

Creating Hope. Healing Families.   Meramec Adventure Learning Ranch offers programs designed to develop young people of character and integrity and to build stronger relationships and communities through adventure and wilderness experiences.

Offering Summer Day Camps!   Summers are particularly exciting at Buttons and Bows. Our summer enrichment program consists of on-site learning opportunities as well as structured field trips that enhance the learning experience. Just imagine your child reading about exotic animals followed by a trip to the St. Louis Zoo. How about their participation in a hands-on science experiment, reinforced by a trip to the Science Center. Field trips, fun activities, learning and laughter will all be experienced during the summer at Buttons and Bows. (less) ... (more)

   Camp Jam Rock 'n' Roll Summer Day and Overnight Camp is a rock 'n' roll learning and teambuilding experience of a lifetime. Form a band, perform on the big stage, learn from pros, meet rock stars, write and record songs. Curriculum developed by rock legends and music teachers. Ages 7 - 17.

TOGETHER, MAKING A DIFFERENCE...   Camp Shook is a Jewish day camp in a beautiful setting surrounded by trees. We boast talented specialists in sports, nature, art, music, and swimming. Many of our staff members return year after year. Our ratio of counselor to camper is kept very low which allows all of our campers a lot of special attention. Weekly themes and an engaging program of activities are what campers enjoy daily. Each week ends with a very special All Camp Shabbat! Our camp includes the in-ground Sam and Ida Silk Pool, hard surface play areas, multi-purpose recreational fields, the Henry and Berdye Blatt Playground, the Laurie Shanfeld Flag Circle, and air-conditioned building for hot summer days. (less) ... (more)

Center of Creative Arts   Throughout the year, COCA offers programs for all ages in dance, fitness, theatre/voice, musical theatre and visual arts. The Summer Arts Camps build on these disciplines by adding in culinary arts, circus skills, video production and more. COCA's arts programs are offered at our University City facility and at locations throughout the St. Louis area. (less) ... (more)

Early Childhood Education: Childcare Beyond Daycare   The Goddard School encourages a child's lifelong love of learning. Whether gently holding an infant, encouraging toddlers to share or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, caring teachers support the healthy development of children from six-weeks to six-years-old, year round. Developmental Guidelines form the basis of unique lesson plans that are brought to life in fun and imaginative ways in learning centers including music, dramatic play, creative art, science, computers, blocks and puzzles. Daily Activity Reports, a corporate Quality Assurance program and accredited continuing education for teachers are just a few of the reasons Goddard is setting the standard in childcare. (less) ... (more)

Early Childhood Education: Childcare Beyond Daycare   The Goddard School encourages a child's lifelong love of learning. Whether gently holding an infant, encouraging toddlers to share or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, caring teachers support the healthy development of children from six-weeks to six-years-old, year round. Developmental Guidelines form the basis of unique lesson plans that are brought to life in fun and imaginative ways in learning centers including music, dramatic play, creative art, science, computers, blocks and puzzles. Daily Activity Reports, a corporate Quality Assurance program and accredited continuing education for teachers are just a few of the reasons Goddard is setting the standard in childcare. (less) ... (more)

Early Childhood Education: Childcare Beyond Daycare   The Goddard School encourages a child's lifelong love of learning. Whether gently holding an infant, encouraging toddlers to share or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, caring teachers support the healthy development of children from six-weeks to six-years-old, year round. Developmental Guidelines form the basis of unique lesson plans that are brought to life in fun and imaginative ways in learning centers including music, dramatic play, creative art, science, computers, blocks and puzzles. Daily Activity Reports, a corporate Quality Assurance program and accredited continuing education for teachers are just a few of the reasons Goddard is setting the standard in childcare. (less) ... (more)

Summer Science Camps   Discover the draw of Mad Science of St. Louis in the summer at your local camp, community center, or YMCA! Mad Science engages children in scientific explorations that are so much fun children will forget they're learning! Campers can team up with fellow engineers to build a bridge, participate in an unforgettable dinosaur dig, build and launch a model rocket, explore the science behind their favorite sports the selection of activities will make your head spin! Whether you are looking for an hour, week or full summer of edu-tainment programming, Mad Science of St. Louis Summer & Vacation Programs can meet your programming needs. For more information call Mad Science or visit our website. (less) ... (more)

Camp MBG   Summertime in St. Louis is a great time for kids of all ages to explore, discover, and connect with nature and the great outdoors. In 2010, the Missouri Botanical Garden and its family of St. Louis area sites invite you to do just that with our exciting lineup of camps and other summer fun. Check us out! We're pleased to welcome new and returning campers to Camp MBG 2010, designed to get you out and about in the Garden - exploring your world, making new discoveries (and friends), and connecting with nature. Led by experienced Garden instructors, campers will trek to favorite Garden spots, including the Climatron - home to a diversity of tropical species from all around the world. In 2010, this famous St. Louis icon will be taken over by life-sized dinosaurs to celebrate its 50th anniversary! (less) ... (more)

   We want you to be our special guests at the 2009 Fall Teen Retreat! If you are 13 - 19 years of age, join us at Whispering Winds Bible Camp and get on fire for the Lord. Plan to build friendships, grow in the Lord, and have lots and lots of fun! The weekend includes several camper-geared chapel services, problem-solving challenges, nature discovery, and unique camp games. (less) ... (more)