Camp Pegnita
Camp Pegnita is an old fashioned day camp offering programs for boys and girls ages 3 to 15. Campers are divided into groups of 20 or less based on age and gender, and are led by experienced counselors. Activities include archery, arts and crafts, organized sports and games, campfires, cooking, gardening, hiking, nature activities, Red Cross swimming lessons, free swim, and weekly special events. Our camp will be open this year from June 9 to August 8. Regular daily hours are 9:00am to 3:30pm. For working parents, we have extended hours from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Camp Pegnita, 314-822-2601, 1280 Simmons Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122, www.camppegnita.com, camppegnita@sbcglobal.net.

CASA de NINOS SUMMER PROGRAM
Located in Ballwin, Casa de Ninos is a Montessori Preschool offers Summer Spanish Immersion program that includes story telling, art projects,music, snacks, and more. It is open to children ages 2 to 5. There are three sessions from June 2 to June 20 from 9 to 1, or 9 to 3:30. For more information about our programs call 314 954 0104.

COCA Summer Arts Camps 2008: Think Summer – Think COCA!
June 2 to August 15. Three Locations: University City, CBC High School(Town & Country) Selvidge Middle School (Ballwin). Coed, ages 3 thru 18. Half- and Full-day creative arts programs are taught by professional artist-instructors. Extended Care Available. “Intensive” Programs for Teens; Sing, Dance, Paint, Act, Sculpt, Draw at COCA and have a great time. Visit www.cocastl.org or call 314.725.6555 for a free COCA guide. COCA Summer Arts Camps are sponsored by Charter, Dierbergs, my103.3 and 93.7 The Bull.

Craft Alliance
Craft Alliance Summer Studios Camp Program for ages 4-18 provides an opportunity for students to delve into creative expression and experience a fun art adventure. Craft Alliance offers each camper a unique art experience, from learning techniques of clay, glass, and metal arts to exploring fabric art, painting with watercolors and more! One week half-day camps are available June 9 – August 15 and for those campers staying for a full day, there is a free supervised lunchtime. The Green Center, in University City, is partnering with Craft Alliance again this year for two sessions to present fun and environmentally focused summer camps for your child. Before and after-care is available at both locations. Craft Alliance is located in the University City Loop at 6640 Delmar Blvd. See the catalog and register on-line at www.craftalliance.org.

Gifted Resource Council
Choose from six great Summer Academies! Academy Americana will explore the history of St. Louis, while Ancient Academy re-visits Ancient Rome. ECO Academy ‘entrepreneurs’ create and run an environmentally friendly business. Space Academy cadets launch their own rockets as they study space. Jr. Science Searchers and Math, Marvels & More students delve into oceans, rainforests, math, science and creative expression. Extraordinary teachers, field trips, experiments, simulations, and a fantastic physical activity component make it an unforgettable summer! Three two-week, full-day sessions at centrally located Nathaniel Hawthorne School. K-8th grade. Extended care available. Call 314-962-5920 for brochure/application. Gifted Resource Council, 357 Marshall Ave., Suite 6, St. Louis, MO 63119, 314-962-5920, www.giftedresourcecouncil.org.

GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI RESIDENTIAL AND DAY CAMPS
For girls 5-17. From horseback riding to canoeing, splashing in the pool to exploring outdoor cuisine, sleeping under the stars to hiking to new adventures – enjoy all of this and more at the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s three ACA-Accredited Resident Camps, 34 local Day Camps and several Family Camp activities! Call 800.727.GIRL (4475) or visit www.girlscoutsem.org.

Humane Society of Missouri Summer Programs
If you are 6 or 16, our summer programs are designed to teach children important animal-related issues. Students will learn vital issues such as the importance of spaying and neutering pets, the interdependence of animals and the environment, the role of animals in therapy, and the plight of endangered animals. We'll explore careers working with animals and observe surgical procedures in our Veterinary Medical Center. Our programs are packed with information, crafts and projects, interactive games, stories, music, and other activities that demonstrate how we must learn to share our planet with all living creatures. For more information or to register for any of our summer programs, visit www.hsmo.org and click on the Education link or call 314-951-1568.

Maryville University Summer Arts Institute
We offer professional instruction and experience for students ages 10 through 16, who have completed the fifth grade or higher. Regular two week sessions, June 16-27 and July 7-18, provide unique and exciting opportunities for students to work with professional artists in fun and challenging classes of drawing, painting, metal-smithing, ceramics, and sculpture in the fully equipped studios at Maryville University, 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. Fee $475. Also, one advanced session of photography from July 23-27, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily. Fee $270. Fees include materials and lunch. Please call (314) 529-9417.

Summer programs at missouri botanical garden
How will your kids spend their summer? Come outside and play at the Garden’s family of attractions, with several adventures from which to choose. Discover the power of plants at the Garden’s Healthy Plants, Healthy Kids day camps. Explore the wonders of insects and flowers at the Butterfly House in Chesterfield. Create a fantasy “green home” at Camp EarthWays’ Young Green Builders. Enjoy an overnight adventure at the Shaw Nature Reserve. Limited class size. Member discounts and early registration privileges. For information, go to www.mobot.org/education or call (314) 577-9506 to request a Summer Programs guide.

Saint Louis Science Center Summer Science Blast
Sign up for Summer Science Blast at the Saint Louis Science Center! Choose from in-demand favorites like Flight Academy and Slimy, Squishy, and Sometimes Icky; as well as new adventures like Reflex Remix, featuring competitive speed stacking and juggling; CSI: Scene of the Crime; and X-Prize Academy! It will be an action-packed summer of fun! Camps are for students entering grades one through high school. Week long sessions Monday through Friday. Half-day and full-day camps are available, as well as before, lunchtime, and after-camp care. For more information, or to request a brochure/registration form by mail, call 314.289.4424. To register by telephone, call 314.289.4439 or 800.456.SLSC, x4439. Download catalog at slsc.org

Saint Louis Zoo Summer Programs
Have a roaring good time this summer at Camp KangaZoo! Camp KangaZoo takes place right among the animals on Zoo grounds. This summer, campers can choose to attend one or two weeklong sessions: Animals in Action or Animal Clues and Codes. Here are just a few of the cool things you can do at Camp KangaZoo: learn about animals; get face-to-face with contact animals; sing songs and make crafts; tour world-class animal exhibits; play games and perform skits; attend the Sea Lion Show and ride the Zooline Railroad; take a night hike and spend the night at the Zoo! Saint Louis Zoo Summer Programs, (314) 646-4544, www.stlzoo.org.

SCOSAG’s Super Summer Fun Camp
is located in a whimsical cottage castle in historic Tower Grove Park. In addition to a strong focus on visual, theatrical, musical and literary arts, the camp functions as a multi-disciplinary experience including games, science-and-nature activities, up-beat history lessons relevant to St. Louis, confidence and teamwork-building activities, story telling and water activities. Early care and After care programs are available. Visit www.scosag.org/summer, email scosag@gmail.com or call 865-0060 for more information.

Team Central Gymnastic Academy
Presents Themed Daily 8-5 pm Day Camps, Weekly Classes, and Special Programs. (Ask about our August 1st Busch Stadium performance for ages 3 1/2 and up.) Children ages 5 and up are invited to attend Team Central’s 8-5 pm, air conditioned camps available daily or weekly September through August on all elementary school closing dates. Day Camps are not gymnastic focused. A variety of activities are offered including: Creative arts and crafts, sports, obstacle courses, gymnastics, movies, special guests and more. Our day camps build strength, coordination and self-esteem and are highly endorsed by schools. Weekly gymnastic, cheerleading, tumbling & trampoline classes, field trips and birthday parties are also available for ages 16 months through teenage as well as Kids Night Out, Home School Gymnastics and special classes for children who are developmentally delayed or physically challenged called “Cardinal Power Kids. Team Central is located at 2675 Metro Blvd in Maryland Hts., near Hwy 270 and Dorsett Road. Pre-registration is required for all programs. Please call 314 291-0101 for more information or visit our website at www.teamcentral.org.

Summer Experiences at The College School
The College School is known for helping children learn through direct experience. The school offers summer Themed Adventure Day Camps for children ages 4-10 and Outdoor Experiences for children ages 10-15. Camps begin in mid-June and run through early August. This year, COCA will offer on-site Summer Arts camps from August 4-8. Adventure Day Camps include field trips on our buses, swimming lessons for ages 4-7, recreational swimming for all campers and Friday lunch. Before and After Camp Care is available. Outdoor Experiences allow older children to explore and connect with peers on 5- 12-day adventures on trips led by experienced teachers. The College School, 1 Newport Place, Webster Groves, MO 63119, 314-962-9355, www.thecollegeschool.org, e-mail: summercamp@thecollegeschool.org.

YMCA CAMP LAKEWOOD
Camp Lakewood is a summer residential camp for ages 6-17, located just 75 miles south of St. Louis. We offer a traditional summer camp program as well as mini-camp, ranger, leadership development and equestrian programs. With over 34 clinics, there are a variety of activities to choose from. We emphasize caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and our staff is chosen for their maturity, skills, patience, enthusiasm and desire to be good role models. Visit our website for scholarship assistance and open house information.YMCA Camp Lakewood, 13528 State Hwy AA, Potosi, MO 63664, www.camplakewood.org, 314-241-9622 or 573-438-2154.

Yucandu Art Camps
offer quality-materials, an inspirational environment, and creative projects. Grade levels are divided 1-2, 3-6, 7-12. Check it out—you’ll be amazed at what “yucandu”! Grades 1-2: Each day they’ll experience building, painting and sculpting. This is perfect for beginning campers or a supplement for day-campers. Mon.-Thurs. 3-5pm. June 16-19; July 14-17; Aug 11-14. $95 Grades 3-6: They’ll create several exceptional pieces with a variety of vintage and new materials. The shortened week is great for traveling families or kids who also love a little down time. Mon.-Thurs. 10am-2pm. June 16-19; June 23-26; July 7-10; July 14-17; July 21-24; July 28-31; Aug 4-7; Aug 11-14. Bring sack lunches. $185. Grades 7-12: They’ll create 2 ambitious projects and a cool mini-one. The after-studio hours are perfect! They get to sleep in, hang out in the afternoon and create in the evening.. Mon.-Wed. 6-10 pm. June 23-25; July 21-23. Fee includes dinner at local restaurants! $185. Save 10% by signing up by April 30! Enrollment is limited. Sign up today by phone, online or in person. Yucandu, 20 Allen Ave., Webster Groves MO 63119, 314.963.4400, www.yucandu.com.