Did you know that you are made of cells? In this class, you will get a chance to see plant cells, tiny things that live in a pond, and your own cells. Students will learn to use microscopes, learn about microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, and other) and have a chance to use scientific equipment, including making your own slides and looking at them under the microscope. Students must wear fully-enclosed shoes (no sandals or clogs) and pants that cover their whole leg (no crop pants or shorts). (Ages 8 – 14)

Students will meet firefighters from the Union Fire Protection District, learn about fire safety and learn about possible careers as a firefighter. Parents can stay with students. (Ages 5 – 8) Students may get wet. Please bring a towel and/or a change of clothes.

Presented through the Department of English Language and Literature, the Writing Day Camp offers intensive and practical development in basic writing skills in combination with a full and vigorous recreational program.

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.

Brush up on valuable skills and learn the importance of school routines. Listening to stories and reading in small groups will increase comprehension and reading fluency. Fun number games focusing on number sense and computation will help review, reinforce, and develop math skills.

Spend some time in the kitchen and learn to make fun and exciting dishes! Each day will follow a similar structure: Vocabulary (learning ingredients, measurements, utensils). Hands-on Cooking (making a simple dish). Tasting (talking about flavors and cultures)

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.

Brush up on valuable skills and learn the importance of school routines. Listening to stories and reading in small groups will increase comprehension and reading fluency. Fun number games focusing on number sense and computation will help review, reinforce, and develop math skills.

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.

A “zine” is a small homemade magazine that features original writing and collages to express specific interests and explore subjects. Students will learn about the history of zines in culture and produce their own; in one afternoon, they will create their own mini-zine and it will be photocopied for them to have copies. Taught by an ECC English and Media Studies professor. (Ages 9 – 12)

Students will meet firefighters from the Union Fire Protection District, learn about fire safety and learn about possible careers as a firefighter. Parents can stay with students. (Ages 9 – 14)

This summer is the time to explore the field of nursing and our nursing camp is a great way to get started! Learn the qualities of a nurse, basic nursing skills, first aid, CPR training, and much more! Learn these skills from Professional Registered Nurses. (Ages 8-11)

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.

We need you to use your special skills and deductive reasoning to determine who is sus and help us take them down. Hone your spy skills with special lessons that will teach you how to tell when someone is lying, go undetected and gain trust, hide in plain sight and many other important abilities that every spy needs. Along the way, you will learn about the brain. Use your knowledge to improve your memory and focus! Play the hit game Among Us™ and learn how to solve the case quickly as an expert detective, and pull off impressive impostor plays that will shock friends at camp! Learn special strategies, play fun and hilarious settings, and try out awesome new roles and settings with mods! All competitions will be held in private lobbies with supervision.

Join us kids to learn the art of cursive writing! This camp is perfect for young creators who love to explore new skills. Campers will practice the beautiful flow of cursive writing, improving their penmanship while practicing graceful letters and words. They will also learn how to make different kinds of bracelets throughout the week.