This camp is the ultimate playground for kids who dream of altering and enhancing their Minecraft worlds. Ninjas will transform Minecraft Java Edition into a personalized adventure by harnessing the power of MCreator to craft their own incredible mods. They'll create custom elements like ore, blocks, ingot, crafting recipes, weapons, armor, potions, custom biomes... the list goes on. And yes, it even includes nuclear TNT! Ninjas will also get hands-on experience with Blockbench and learn how to code procedures in MCreator with block language. Time to turn those modding visions into reality!

There's an epic adventure waiting for Ninjas, both newbies and seasoned players, in the limitless universe of Roblox! This camp is a creative playground where kids will learn to program and craft their own 3D worlds, turning imagination into reality. They'll develop unique environments ready to be shared with the Roblox community. Enroll your child to explore, innovate, and connect with friends as they unleash their creativity in a fun, engaging, and educational setting.

Perfect for kids eager to explore their creativity, this camp offers a hands-on journey into designing and bringing ideas to life using Tinkercad. Ninjas will code and print their own custom models, including fun and functional items like bubble wands and keychains. As they embark on this creative adventure, they will learn invaluable tips, cool techniques, and best practices for exciting explorations in 3D modeling and printing.

Developed for expert Minecraft players ages 8 to 14, this camp delves into the intricate world of Redstone, Minecraft's versatile engineering block. From automating farming and mining operations to crafting complex flight simulations, campers will learn the art of automation and elevate their game design skills to new heights. Throughout the week, they'll gain a solid understanding of Redstone mechanics, empowering them to create impressive, self-operating systems within the game. Beyond just play, this camp offers a thrilling educational journey that blends creativity with technical prowess, inspiring your child to become a true Minecraft mastermind.

Students dive into the world of 3D design and printing! Kids will learn the foundations of 3D modeling, explore slicing software, gain an understanding of troubleshooting skills and bring their digital creations to life using a 3D printer. No modeling or printing experience needed!

Combine your love of Minecraft and LEGOs for a night of crafting fun! Build armor, mobs, crafting tables, villages, and more. Bring your imagination and go! This drop-off program is taught by Community Ed instructor Audrey Hurt.

Join us for our annual Science with Santa event! Celebrate the season with hands-on learning and holiday cheer. Families can travel between self-led science experiment stations, enjoy a snack, and spend special time with Santa himself! Each station includes easy-to-follow instructions and all the materials you need so you can go at your own pace. Make and take home your own slime, explore light refraction, take on LEGO building challenges, and much more. We’re bringing back fan-favorite experiments from past years and adding exciting new ones for even more scientific fun. More than just a photo op, this event offers a unique opportunity for one-on-one time with Santa while engaging in interactive, educational activities the whole family will love. Adults attend free. Please note: Adult supervision is required at all times during the event.

Designed for ages 6+, this design-focused camp lets kids reimagine their rooms with personalized projects and stylish handmade decor. Expect a week full of: Screen-Free Summer Fun Creative STEAM Skills Confidence Through Crafting

Designed for ages 6+, this camp teaches beginner sewing skills through fun and functional projects. Campers will build confidence as they cut, stitch, and create by hand! Expect a week full of: Screen-Free Summer Fun Creative STEAM Skills Confidence Through Crafting

For ages 6 and up. Enjoy a sunset hike and learn about the frogs and toads of Shaw Nature Reserve! As the sun begins to set, we will hike towards brush creek where we’ll deconstruct some of the mythology surrounding frogs and toads, listen for our amphibian friends’ enchanting calls, and experience Shaw Nature Reserve at night. Hike is approximately 2-miles with a few hills. Price per person.

Wildercamp is a play-based, Forest School-inspired nature camp which takes place in local parks in St Louis. Counselors: ages 12+ who have demonstrated previous responsibility/interest/enjoyment supervising younger children can be volunteers who receive a monetary gift of thanks upon completion of the week. Those interested should fill out a registration form with their preferred week/s. The Director will call to review the role and expectations. Counselors will be secured by the end of April.

This 6-week program is designed to introduce youth to essential home maintenance tasks, empowering them with practical life skills they can use in the future. Join Jenny Gudmestad of Rosette Forever Homes as she teaches common maintenance skills like: patching drywall, fixing a leaky faucet, changing an electrical outlets, and more!

Earn-A-Computer is a free, hands-on class that introduces young people ages 8 to 17 to the inner workings and possibilities of computers and the internet — all while getting set to take home a refurbished computer upon successful completion of the course. After completing a consecutive series of six (90-minute) weekly BWorks classes digging into everything from online safety to programming and presentation-building, students receive a refurbished computer of their very own. Students who commit to this series under the guidance of dedicated BWorks instructors will meet at BWorks (2414 Menard Street) at 10 a.m. on Saturdays (with each week's class ending at 11:30 a.m.) from July 18 to August 22. Up to two children from within a single household can commit to the class (please fill out this form twice, once for each child, if registering two). The class is capped at 12 total students, and it's important for everyone who registers to consistently attend and communicate with St. Louis BWorks about this opportunity. (NOTE: The operating system we install is Linux {not Windows or Mac OS}.)

This session combines robotics and reading to create a dynamic, hands-on learning experience for students. Participants will explore coding concepts using XRP robotics, building foundational skills as they design, program, and test their own robotic creations. Through a series of engaging challenges, students will collaborate to problem-solve, think critically, and iterate on their designs. High school mentors from the Collegiate LEGO Robotics team will partner with students throughout the session, offering guidance in both coding and engineering while modeling perseverance and teamwork.

Shine Your Light workshop will ask our girls to work on their most important build project of all: themselves. Through mindful movement, reflective and creative reading and writing, and engaging circuitry and woodworking projects, girls will enhance their confidence and self-esteem. Girls will craft light-up wands, breadboard circuits, wiring, LEDs and more. This is a fantastic workshop for someone new to LitShop.