Blueprint4

06/04/2026

Senior Program Manager Abbey was honored to join the Live with Laura podcast to discuss how St. Louis families can prevent the dreaded "Summer Slide" for their kids! The conversation also covers the pressures many families face and some easy ways to provide enrichment for STL kids and teens.

Listen to the podcast on Apple or watch our conversation here: https://www.firstalert4.com/video/2026/05/26/avoiding-summer-slide-2/

05/27/2026

We had a wonderful time chatting with News 4 Great Day about how St. Louis families can prevent the "Summer Slide"! Check out the full interview for some available summer camp opportunities.

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day... and the official start of pool season! 🏊Whether your child is an experienced swimmer or just beginning, there are countless programs in the St. Louis area that will keep them safe, active, and learning swim skills this summer! Just search for “swimming” on our database to see available options: https://stl.blueprint4.com/

05/22/2026

It's almost summer! But it's not too late to plan safety, learning, and FUN for your kids and teens. Check out our site for camps that may still have available seats including ones with scholarship options: https://blueprint4.com/resources-4-families/summer-camps-and-programs/

📸: The Wilson School and Cornerstone Center for Early Learning

05/17/2026

It's ! Do you have a mini pastry chef at home dying to learn some new skills in the kitchen? Search the "cooking" filter on our site to find summer baking camps from COCA (Center of Creative Arts), Gateway Region YMCA, Kitchen Conservatory, and many more: https://stl.blueprint4.com/

📸: ABC Chefs Cooking Academy

05/14/2026

Last Saturday, we joined community partners Vision for Children at Risk, Saint Louis Mental Health Board, and the Deaconess Foundation for the 2026 Children's Mental Health Day Celebration! How is summer camp related to mental health? Well, out-of-school programs are proven to benefit youth mental health by keeping kids:

🏃‍♀️Physically active
❌ Away from screens and social media
👨‍🏫 Safe and supervised by mentors
🧠 Learning new skills
👯‍♂️ Developing relationships with peers

…and more! If you haven’t yet booked your child’s summer plans, check out available camps on our website: https://blueprint4.com/resources-4-families/summer-camps-and-programs/

05/12/2026

Our friends at St. Louis Office of Financial Empowerment are hosting College Kids Field Day this Saturday! Swing by for lots of fun, free activities, and resources. And come say hi to Nicole at the Blueprint4 table to learn about registering for summer camps!

05/09/2026

Mark your calendars for some free family fun in St. Louis this month! As always, check out blueprint4.com for more resources and programs for your family.

05/07/2026

One reason the Blueprint4 team is focused on connecting St. Louis kids with summer camps is because we’ve all had our own transformative summer programs and experiences. Though a lot has changed over the years, summer has always been a time for young people to learn, grow, and try new things. So, we asked our staff for their favorite summer memories... including photo evidence!

05/06/2026

It's almost summer, but there are still amazing camp experiences available for St. Louis youth, including affordable options! We teamed up with St. Louis Magazine to highlight some programs families can still register for!

While many programs fill early, many summer camps still have availability, from free library camps to STEM, arts, and outdoor programs.