SUMMER CAMP

Week 1: June 3-7, 2024

Culture Week: Around the World

• Around the World in 5 Days - It's ambitious, but our Clubs will discover what makes different regions of our world unique, all in 5 days! From cooking to games and everything in between, this week is centered around cultural awareness as we fill our Club passports
• Fire Truck Water Day, Culture & Heritage Guest Speakers
  

Week 2: June 10-14, 2024

Nature Week: Wilderness Wonder

• Club members will find their spirit for adventure as they explore the natural environment and our local parks and trails. Members will gain confidence and comfort being outdoors while having an exciting time and staying active.
• Busch Memorial Conservation Area & Forest Park Playscapes field trips

Week 3: June 17-21, 2024

Art Week: Artrageous!

• Jump into this exploration of different art forms and how they allow us to uniquely express our thoughts, feelings, and messages. Dance, paint, and sing your way through this world sharing who you are and what you have to say!
• Water Days, Swimming Field Trip for select age groups.

Week 4: June 24–28, 2024

Boys & Girls Club Spirit Week: Go Big Blue!

• We bleed blue at Boys & Girls Clubs, and we want everyone to know. Daily crazy themes, special outings, and a BGC Blue Day will allow us to embrace what it means to be a Club kid. Activities will focus on healthy habits, leadership, and teamwork.
• BGC Blue Barbecue to celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week.
• Swimming Field Trips for select age groups.

Break - No Camp July 1–5, 2024

Week 5: July 8–12, 2024

Water Week: Splash Bash

• SPLISH SPLASH back into summer camp with water week. Club members will get to dive into summer fun with water days, water science experiments, and different activities exploring everything that is found in and around or is impacted by water.
• Fire Truck Water Day, Pool Day

Week 6: July 15–19, 2024

STEM Week: Sci-Fi Exploration

• Science, technology, engineering, and math all together in each activity to make learning challenging and fun! Members will make chemical reactions, play brain games, and more! Each day they will create and observe how all the STEM components work together.
• Science Center field trip, St. Louis Magic House field trip.

Week 7: July 22-26, 2024

Youth for Unity Week: Leadership for Change

• Our local leaders will visit each Club to engage in interactive activities that help us understand how community organizations keep us safe and healthy. Club Youth will be empowered to make meaningful change in their own community
• Firefighters, Law Enforcement, and other Community Leaders visit the Clubs.

Week 8: July 29-August 2, 2024

Health Week: Mind, Body, Soul

• Building Great Futures means building a strong foundation of healthy habits. Join us as we cook, run, play, eat, and learn about how our bodies move and what we can do to keep them strong – mentally, physically, and emotionally.
• HealthWorks! Kids' Museum St. Louis field trip.

Week 9: August 5-9, 2024

Career Week: When I Grow Up

• During this week, the Club will introduce future young professionals to the world of different occupations. Through an age-based mix of activities, we will explore various career paths to broaden horizons and lay the foundation for a Great Future.