Arts & Humanities Camps

Crochet Camp: Create Your Own Adorable Animal (4th - 8th Grades)

Join us for this fun 5 day camp where students will dive into the art of crochet!
This camp will cover all the basics, from holding a crochet hook to mastering foundational stitches. Once you’ve built confidence, you’ll put your skills to use by crocheting your very own small animal friend! With step-by-step guidance and plenty of hands-on practice, you’ll explore the joys of making something special with your own two hands and learning a new lifelong skill. All materials are provided.

4th – 8th Grades
June 8th – 12th • 1:15 – 2:45pm
Meyer Center
Members: $70 • Non-Members: $105

Tie-Dye Camp (3rd - 8th Grades)

Bring your creativity and celebrate your uniqueness! Choose your favorite colors and design for creating a cool T-shirt and one or two smaller projects in this camp. All materials provided.

3rd – 8th Grades
June 1st – 4th • 10:30 – 11:30am
Meyer Center
Members: $72 • Non-Members: $108

Kid Creations (K - 2nd Grades)

Let your imagination run wild in this camp! Each day campers will explore a new art or craft activity using various materials. Focus will be on self-expression and fun as kids turn everyday inspiration into exciting projects.

K – 2nd Grades
June 1st – 4th • 9:15 – 10:15am
Meyer Center
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $68

Architectural Adventures (3rd - 6th Grades)

Buildings, Bridges & Maps, Oh My! Join us for an exciting architecture experience. In this camp we will design and create our own mini-buildings and structures. Ultimately, we will create our own city of found objects and everyday items.

3rd – 6th Grades
July 6th – 9th • 10:00 – 11:15am
Meyer Center
Members: $58 • Non-Members: $88

Board Game Camp (3rd - 6th Grades)

Join this camp and become a designer of your very own board game. From concept to completion, you will create your game board and pieces as well as devise the rules and ultimate goal of the game. For double the fun, join with a friend and together you can be the co-inventors of a brand new game!

3rd – 6th Grades
June 1st – 4th • 1:15 – 2:30pm
Meyer Center
Members: $58 • Non-Members: $88

Comic Book Camp (3rd - 8th Grades)

Superheroes, Fantasy, Sci-fi! Is this your slice of life? Learn about and create your own comics as well as enjoy some crafts centered around this exciting art!

3rd – 8th Grades
June 22nd – 25th • 1:45 – 3:15pm
Meyer Center
Members: $52 • Non-Members: $78

Fairy Garden Camp (K - 3rd Grades)

While our neighborhood fairies are hard at work directing the bees and the butterflies, we will be hard at work creating beautiful garden homes, benches, bridges & other magical fairy garden decorations from natural resources & air dried or oven baked clay. Come build your own garden, fit to impress the fairy queen herself!

K – 3rd Grades
July 13th – 16th • 11:00am – 12:15pm
July 20th – 23rd • 11:30am – 12:45pm

Meyer Center
Members: $64 • Non-Members: $96

Flower Power (K - 2nd Grades)

How many different ways can you think of to make a flower? In this camp, you will make flowers out of different materials each day. You will explore your options using paper, pipe cleaners, beads and more. On the last day of camp, you will plant your very own flower seeds in a pot that you will decorate and take home. Take care of your seeds and watch them grow!

K – 2nd Grades
July 6th – 9th • 10:00 – 11:00am
Meyer Center
Members: $38 • Non-Members: $58

Puppet Camp (2nd - 5th Grades)

Get ready for a week of hands-on fun in this camp! Kids will dream up their own puppet characters, bring them to life with their own creative touches, and work together to put on a one-of-a-kind puppet show. From making puppets to writing funny, exciting, or totally wacky stories, every day is a new adventure in imagination and storytelling. The camp wraps up with a special performance—starring the puppets they created!

2nd – 5th Grades
June 8th – 11th • 2:00 – 3:30pm
Meyer Center
Members: $60 • Non-Members: $90

Glitter & Tie-Dye Fun (K - 2nd Grades)

This camp is all sparkles and swirls! Use your creativity to design your own tie dye T-shirt and spread some glitter love on some smaller craft projects in this camp. T-shirts are provided. Camp is outside, please remember to dress accordingly.

K – 2nd Grades
June 1st – 4th • 9:00 – 10:00am
Glitter on Monday & Tuesday • Tie-Dye Wednesday & Thursday
Meyer Center
Members: $68 • Non-Members: $94

Lego Camp (K - 5th Grades)

More of what you love in this 4 day camp! Join this camp for four days of Lego fun. Take part in friendly building challenges and get some builder’s choice time too! Class will not be taking home Legos.

K – 2nd Grades
June 15th – 18th • 9:00 – 10:00am

K – 3rd Grades
July 20th – 23rd • 1:00 – 2:00pm

3rd – 5th Grades
June 15th – 18th • 10:15 – 11:15am

Meyer Center
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $72

Swifties Camp (K- 8th Grades)

Look what you made us do! Jump in your Getaway Car and join us for this exciting new camp centered around Taylor. It will be filled with fun activities that you and your friends will enjoy All Too Well. Campers are encouraged to wear Swiftie inspired attire.

K – 2nd Grades
June 15th – 18th • 12:15 – 1:30pm
June 15th – 18th • 1:45 – 3:00pm
July 27th – 30th • 11:30am – 12:45pm

3rd – 8th Grades
July 27th – 30th • 1:00 – 2:15pm

Meyer Center
Members: $50 • Non-Members: $75

No Bake Chef (1st - 6th Grades)

You don’t need an oven to make delicious treats. Join this camp for some yummy no-bake treat making. You might get a little messy, but the results will be scrumptious and ready for you to eat.

1st – 2nd Grades
July 6th – 9th • 12:15 – 1:30pm

3rd – 6th Grades
July 6th – 9th • 2:00 – 3:15pm

Meyer Center
Members: $64 • Non-Members: $94

Science Slam (K - 5th Grades)

Science is all around us. In this camp we will spend each day exploring science as we take part in hands-on activities and experiments using ordinary items found in our homes. The last day of camp will include ice cream making, because, yes, that is science!

K – 2nd Grades
June 22nd – 25th • 9:00 – 10:15am

3rd – 5th Grades
June 22nd – 25th • 10:30 – 11:45am

Meyer Center
Members: $50 • Non-Members: $75

Drone Academy (2nd - 8th Grades)

This exciting and educational Tuskegee Airmen created program teaches students the basics of programming & flying drones. It is designed for kids of all ages interested in technology, engineering & aviation. Students will learn how to program & fly drones, as well as understand the mechanics behind them, while also learning about safety, regulations & ethical considerations. The camp provides a fun & challenging environment for kids to develop skills & knowledge while encouraging teamwork, creativity & problem-solving abilities. With experienced instructors, this camp is the perfect opportunity
for children to explore their interests & discover new passions.

2nd – 5th Grades
July 13th – 16th • 12:15 – 3:00pm

4th – 8th Grades
July 13th – 16th • 9:00 – 11:45am

Meyer Center
Members: $165 • Non-Members: $235

SIUE StarLab (K - 8th Grades)

Explore the sky and its contents inside a large inflatable planetarium with a guided “tour” led by an SIUE STEM Center staff member. Once inside the StarLab you will learn about the Solar System and spot well-known constellations. Feel the wonder of space without leaving home.

THIS IS A 1 DAY CAMP

K – 2nd Grades
June 5th • NOON – 12:45pm
Meyer Center
Members: $16 • Non-Members: $24

3rd – 6th Grades
June 5th • 1:00 – 2:00pm
Meyer Center
Members: $20 • Non-Members: $30

Slime Time (K - 5th Grades)

Who doesn’t love slime? Squish your way through this camp as you make a different type of slime each day. Whether simply adding your favorite color or whipping up a theme based slime, you will love the results of each sticky, gooey creation.

K – 2nd Grades
July 13th – 16th • 9:15 – 10:45am

2nd – 5th Grades
June 1st – 4th • Noon – 1:00pm
June 1st – 4th • 1:30 – 2:30pm

Meyer Center (Outside)
Members: $46 • Non-Members: $70

STEM Soup (2nd - 8th Grades)

Dive into a world of discovery at STEM Soup! This exciting, hands-on camp is perfect for curious minds who love science, technology, engineering, and adventure. Explore the wonders of chemistry through interactive experiments, uncover the principles of physics with exciting motion and energy challenges, tackle engineering projects by designing and building creative solutions, and dive into forensics activities that test your detective skills. Each day is packed with fun activities, creative projects, and real-world science that will spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of innovators. Join us at STEM Soup, a fun learning adventure with a little bit of everything.

2nd – 6th Grades
July 27th – 30th • 12:15 – 2:15pm

4th – 8th Grades
July 27th – 30th • 9:00 – 11:00am

Meyer Center (Outside)
Members: $100 • Non-Members: $150

Broadway Billing (2nd - 5th Grades)

Students in this fun class will receive top billing as performance stars in a Broadway style dance. They will learn choreography to a popular, upbeat song from a musical. Students will create a walk of fame which includes each student’s name.

2 Week Camp!

2nd – 5th Grades
July 6th – 9th & July 13th – 16th • 2:15 – 3:15pm
Meyer Center
Members: $75 • Non-Members: $112

Dance Camp (3rd - 6th Grades)

Whether you want to perform or just move your body to relax your mind, you can experience the joy of dance in this camp as you learn multiple styles. You will learn choreography and feel the excitement and energy of an ensemble dancing together. Along the way, you will pick up a few skills and learn some historical tidbits about dance. Dance shoes are not required, but welcome.

3rd – 6th Grades
June 8th -11th • 1:30 – 3:30pm
Meyer Center
Members: $84 • Non-Members: $126

Junior Dance Camp (K - 2nd Grades)

Have fun learning different styles of dance in this camp. From the graceful movements of ballet to the playfulness of tap and the pizzazz of jazz, you will get
a taste of what it is like to express yourself through the art of dance. Learn choreography in one or more styles and maybe make up a few moves of your own. Dance shoes are not required.

K – 2nd Grades
June 29th – July 2nd • 2:00 – 3:30pm
Meyer Center
Members: $60 • Non-Members: $90

Junior Theatre Camp (1st - 3rd Grades)

Come learn the basics of theater as together we create a short fairy tale play. You will learn to express yourself while playing fun acting games and activities.

2 Week Camp!

1st – 3rd Grade
June 22nd – 25th & June 29th – July 2nd
1:00 – 2:30pm
Meyer Center
Members: $85 • Non-Members: $128

Move It! Move It! (K - 2nd Grades)

Get ready to shake and move in this high energy, easy to follow dance class that focuses on gross motor skills and creative movement play combined with kid friendly, familiar music. Learn a short dance that combines basic steps and fun, expressive movement.

K – 2nd Grades
June 1st – 4th • 2:30 – 3:15pm
Meyer Center
Members: $30 • Non-Members: $45

Theatre Camp (4th - 8th Grades)

Unleash your creative side in this two-week camp as we prepare our own short, one-act play. Along the way you will learn about moving, speaking and expressing yourself on stage.

2 Week Camp!

4th – 8th Grades
June 22nd – 25th & June 29th – July 2nd
9:15am – 12:15pm
Meyer Center
Members: $215 • Non-Members: $352

Gonna Be Golden (K - 8th Grades)

Step into a world of mystery and heroics inspired by the hit movie KPOP Demon Hunters and save the Honmoon Huntrix style! Join in themed games, imaginative crafts and story-driven activities that bring the adventure to life. Work together as teams of heroes to take on fun challenges. Make cool projects inspired by the movie’s characters and world. Get inspired to add some pop-star flair to the week dancing to the popular music of Huntrix and the Saja Boys.

K – 2nd Grades
June 29th – July 2nd • 12:30 – 1:45pm
July 20th – 23rd • 12:45 – 2:00pm

3rd – 5th Grades
June 29th – July 2nd • 10:30 – 11:45am
July 20th – 23rd • 2:15 – 3:30pm

6th – 8th Grades
June 29th – July 2nd • 2:00 – 3:15pm

Meyer Center
Members: $55 • Non-Members: $82

Minion Mania (K - 3rd Grades)

This laugh-out-loud camp, inspired by the popular Minions movies, will include silly challenges, creative crafts and playful games centered around everyone’s favorite mischievous yellow helpers. Every day will be packed with fun and imagination. Get ready for a whole lot of banana-level chaos and fun!

K – 3rd Grades
July 6th – 9th
1:45 – 3:00pm
Meyer Center
Members: $55 • Non-Members: $82

Jedi Training (1st - 5th Grades)

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, the Jedi started Star Wars week! Compete in friendly activities to gain knowledge and become a true Jedi that is one with the force. Trust the force as you play, craft and duel your way through the week.

1st – 5th Grades
June 8th – 11th
12:15 – 1:45pm
Meyer Center
Members: $86 • Non-Members: $130

The Hogwarts Express (1st - 5th Grades)

You have just received your letter from Hogwarts School of Witch Craft and Wizardry! Hop on the train, be sorted into Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin and compete in friendly challenges to win your house points. Create your house robes, banners and wizardry supplies while you become a student of magic in the classroom and on the Quidditch field!

1st – 5th Grades
June 15th – 18th
9:15 – 10:45am
Meyer Center
Members: $86 • Non-Members: $130

Defying Gravity (3rd - 8th Grades)

Step into the enchanting world of Oz in this Wicked-themed camp. Designed for young witches, wizards and munchkins who love creativity and adventure, this camp is filled with crafts, activities and magical fun inspired by Wicked and the world of Oz.

3rd – 8th Grades
June 29th – July 2nd
9:00 – 10:15am
Meyer Center
Members: $55 • Non-Members: $82

Call Me Detective (3rd - 6th Grades)

Learn how to be a top notch sleuth in this camp by discovering clues, compiling a list of suspects and collecting evidence. Join us to solve your first summer camp caper!

3rd – 6th Grades
June 8th – 11th • 10:30 – 11:45am
July 20th – 23rd • 9:15 – 10:30am
Meyer Center
Members: $58 • Non-Members: $88

Dinosaur Camp (K - 2nd Grades)

Join us as we explore the world of dinosaurs and dig into fun facts and activities that all junior paleontologists will enjoy. Be prepared to break open a “rock” to discover your own dinosaur in this camp.

K – 2nd Grades
June 1st – 4th
10:30 – 11:45am
Meyer Center
Members: $50 • Non-Members: $75

Escape Room Camp (4th - 8th Grades)

Bring your knowledge and wits to this camp. Work with fellow campers to solve puzzles and interpret clues with the ultimate goal of “escaping” a different area of the Y each day. Can you avoid getting stuck for the rest of the summer?

4th – 8th Grades
June 22nd – 25th • 10:30 – 11:45am
July 20th – 23rd • 10:45am – NOON
Meyer Center
Members: $50 • Non-Members: $75

Junior Sleuth (K - 2nd Grades)

This is a fun and imaginative camp for young detectives. They will follow clues and sharpen their observational skills while solving kid-friendly mysteries. Our young sleuths will work together in playful challenges and use teamwork to piece together cases. Through creative problem-solving and teamwork, they will practice critical thinking, build confidence and discover that solving mysteries is even more fun with friends.

K – 2nd Grades
June 8th – 11th
Noon – 1:00pm
Meyer Center
Members: $48 • Non-Members: $72

Mermaid Camp (K - 2nd Grades)

This camp is all about mermaids! We won’t be under the sea, but we will be over the moon as we create mermaid centered craft projects and play mermaid approved games.

K – 2nd Grades
June 22nd – 25th • 12:15 – 1:30pm
July 20th – 23rd • 9:30 – 10:45am
Meyer Center
Members: $50 • Non-Members: $75

Planes, Trains & Automobiles (K - 3rd Grades)

Buckle up for a week of travel-themed fun! Each day at Planes, Trains & Automobiles Camp focuses on a different typed of transportation. Campers will dive into fun discussions about how we get from place to place, take on exciting paper airplane challenges, and get hands-on with creative projects – like creating a 3D art train engine. Wit crafts, games, and activities inspired by all things that go, this camp is perfect for curious kids who love to explore!

K – 3rd Grades
July 6th – 9th
12:15 – 1:30pm
Meyer Center
Members: $45 • Non-Members: $72

Young Inventors (1st - 8th Grades)

This fun & engaging summer camp encourages creativity, hands-on learning, & problem-solving skills. Students will use logic, creativity & innovation to build their own inventions using various materials. This camp is perfect for kids who love to tinker, experiment & think outside the box.

1st – 3rd Grades
June 15th – 18th • 1:45 – 3:00pm

4th – 8th Grades
June 15th – 18th • 12:15 – 1:30pm

Meyer Center
Members: $52 • Non-Members: $78

Robotics Camp (K - 6th Grades)

Students will learn to work as a team, problem solve and create prompted by specific challenges set forth each day in this educational camp. They will learn basic coding that will be used to program the robots that they build.

K – 2nd Grades
June 1st – 4th • 9:00 – 10:00am
Meyer Center
Members: $48 • Non-Members: $72

3rd – 6th Grades
June 8th – 11th • 9:00 – 10:15am
Meyer Center
Members: $62 • Non-Members: $92

Extended Robotics Camp (2nd - 6th Grades)

This camp is a longer version of our Robotics Camp allowing for added challenges for the campers, including simple competitions within given parameters.

2 Week Camp!

2nd – 6th Grades
June 1st – 4th & June 8th – 11th
10:30 – 11:45am • Meyer Center
Members: $122 • Non-Members: $182

Park Ranger Camp (K - 3rd Grades)

This exciting adventure is for kids who love exploring,, creating and discovering nature. Our young rangers will take part in fun, nature-themed learning activities, hands-on crafts and games. They will learn about caring for the environment and its habitats. This camp is perfect for curious kids who love to be imaginative, while learning about the great outdoors. Campers will earn their own ranger’s badge!

K – 3rd Grades
June 22nd – 25th
12:45 – 2:00pm
Meyer Center
Members: $58 • Non-Members: $88

Safe Sitter (5th - 8th Grades)

This nationally recognized, medically accurate, hands-on class gives CPR training and teaches kids how to handle emergencies such as injury management & choking rescue while caring for children. Learn the basics of child care through games, activities & role play. Course includes a Safe Sitters tote bag starter kit & manual ($30 value). Students are encouraged to bring a snack and water. 

5th – 8th Grades
June 15th – 18th • 12:30 – 2:30pm
July 27th – 30th • 12:30 – 2:30pm
Meyer Center
Members: $100 • Non-Members: $150

Space Jam Camp (K - 3rd Grades)

Blast off into a galaxy of fun! Young space adventurers will explore outer space through games, hands-on challenges and creative crafts. They will learn cool facts to boost their cosmic knowledge and work together to complete mission style activities. Get ready to count down and launch into this out-of-this-world experience!

K – 3rd Grades
June 8th – 11th
1:45 – 3:00pm
Meyer Center
Members: $58 • Non-Members: $88

STEAM Starter (K - 1st Grades)

This fun camp is all about discovery and exploration! Be ready to experiment with exciting science toys and materials, build simple creations and find out how things work in a way that feels like play. Take part in creative art activities and use imagination to problem-solve. This camp is designed to spark curiosity and show kids that learning is all about trying, exploring and having fun!

K – 1st Grades
June 22nd – 25th
2:15 – 3:15pm
Meyer Center
Members: $48 • Non-Members: $72