Students will learn about the Deaf Culture and the basics of American Sign Language. Students will practice signs and facial expressions to help communicate. Students will be able to communicate with a deaf person. (Ages 5-8)

Students will learn about the Deaf Culture and the basics of American Sign Language. Students will practice signs and facial expressions to help communicate. Students will be able to communicate with a deaf person. (Ages 9-12)

Join us for The Largest Book Party, a magical morning designed to spark imagination, curiosity, and a lifelong love of reading. Hosted in partnership with Books for STL Kids, this one-of-a-kind experience brings together story time, music, snacks, and interactive fun in an atmosphere filled with wonder and delight. Young readers will enjoy captivating read-alouds and receive 3–4 brand-new books to take home and treasure. Plus, each child will be gifted a commemorative event t-shirt to mark the occasion. It’s a celebration of literacy, joy, and community all in one!

Do you have a child that is interested in the field of newborn/pediatric nursing? A child that is expecting a new sibling? Do you have a child that loves babies? Then this would be a great class for them! We have a limited number of babies for classroom use, so your child is invited to bring their favorite “baby” doll to class to practice with. (Ages 8-10) Students will learn about newborn care from a Pediatric Nurse and one of East Central College’s own Nursing Instructors! In this class, we will discuss topics that pertain to normal newborn care.

Want to improve your child's grades? Take advantage of this opportunity offered by people who care at no cost to you. We use Khan Academy's library of trusted classes for reading, writing, and math so our tutors can identify gaps in their students' understanding, tailor instruction, and meet the needs of every student.

Available year round the third Saturday of every month from 10 AM - 12 PM for all grade levels. RSVP Required on our website to attend.

"Hablas espanol?" Sign your camper up for a fun week of learning the fundamentals of the Spanish language, as well as learning about different Latin and Spanish cultures!

This camp will focus on a variety of writing strategies including planning/brainstorming, drafting, proofreading, peer editing, and many more. Students will be guided through a number of engaging writing activities to practice skills necessary to generate their final writing piece. During camp, students will be working towards the final step of writing, where they will be given the opportunity to "publish" all of their hard work in their very own take-home book! *Instruction will be differentiated to reflect students' grade level and ability.

Third and fourth graders will develop strong critical thinking skills while reading fiction and non-fiction pieces, focusing on determining the main idea, using context clues to develop vocabulary, and summarizing the key concepts of the text. In math, through interactive lessons and games, campers will focus on the concepts of number sense, computation, geometry, and fractions.

Run by a licensed occupational therapist and doctoral-level graduate student, child's individual learning needs can easily be supported, and activities are designed to stimulate many areas of the brain.

Students will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and perform a whiskers-to-tail exam on their newly “adopted” plush cat. These future veterinarians will learn about animal body language, maintaining a healthy environment such as proper litterbox placement, create a cat toy, and design a vet clinic.

Have fun learning the basic anatomy of the skeleton through a variety of activities. Learn the basic bones in your body from an ECC Anatomy and Physiology instructor. (Ages 5-8)

Students will learn about the chosen artist of the day. Examples of the artist’s work will be observed and discussed. Students will complete an assignment in the artist’s style. (Pop Art, Scratch Art, Pointillism, Portrait, and Storytelling) Basic supplies will be provided. Unique art will be taken home to enjoy! (Ages 8-14)

Get a head start on your engineering education! Mizzou Engineering offers a variety of experiences for third graders through high school students who are interested in exploring the field and want to experience life as a Mizzou Engineer. Build an underwater robot that you will test in a pool on the last day of camp.

Discover the amazing wonders amidst the Garden with your preschooler in Garden Buds! One adult included with each registered child. Register for three or more Summer Garden Buds classes by June 1, 2025, and your child will receive a t-shirt. Do you see what I see? Become a young plant detective as we head out to the garden with our magnifying glasses to discover the many things that are hanging around in the garden including man-made things, natural items like plants, seeds, and tiny living creatures.