Camp Nerd Street takes a unique approach to gaming through in-person video game and esports camps at our gaming and esports facility, Localhost. Our week-long summer experience offers a robust camp that allows kids who are interested in gaming to meet and engage with their peers in a fun and safe atmosphere. Our engaging and educational esports programs balance on-screen gameplay with off-screen activities to help kids think critically about gaming while participating in an active, social, and cognitive curriculum. Through a positive and supportive environment, we help young gamers build healthy gaming habits while developing their skills around teamwork, leadership, collaboration, and trust to inspire them to become the next generation of gamers.

RoboQuest Camp invites young innovators to explore the thrilling world of robotics and coding. Campers will design and build their own creations in Build-a-Bot, engage in hands-on learning with Cubelets in Robocoding, and program Edison, a robot & interactive STEM tool for robotics and coding. Throughout the day, they'll participate in exciting games that foster critical thinking and collaboration. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in technology, creativity, and fun! Led by: Nexplore

Who’s ready to be a drone pilot? In this epic club participants will learn how to fly a DWI Quad Rotor Drone, design creative courses to race each other through, learn about the many uses of drones, practice working together to accomplish flight-based tasks and more! We’ve prepared new objectives and high energy warm up games for each session, to help keep kids engaged after a long day at school. Led by: The Recreation Academy

STEM Explorers is a hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through exciting projects and experiments. Through experiments and innovative projects, where curiosity meets creativity in our lab-inspired environment. Join us as we pave the way for future innovators and problem-solvers! Led by: Little Scholars

A fun-filled journey into sound! This is an exciting hands- on experience where students explore the art of making music. They will learn how to compose, record, and produce their own song. We will even film a music video!!

Chess camps are the perfect way for new players tolearnthe game, or for established players to deepen their understanding of the game. Aspiring top tier playerscantake on some intensive instruction. Trained chess clubinstructors provide daily lessons, puzzles, and playtohelpguide students through each lesson. I

Join us for this building summer camp where camperswilluse LEGO Bricks to build different characters fromtheirfavorite video games, Mario Bros. Characters such as Super Mario Bros, Bowser, and their friends cometolifeusing our robots, mosaics, and 3D art, made of LEGOBricks. Each day will be a new adventure as thevirtual and LEGO worlds combine! All campers take home a custom-made mini figure

Build lots of motorized Star Wars models for both the Rebel forces and the Dark side. If you're a Disney fan, we have lots of Princesses, Mickey, and Donald too! Come experience this stellar, Magical adventure! All campers take home a custom-made mini figure.

This camp takes you on a thrilling adventure building Harry Potter characters in a fantasy world of owls, wands, and spells. All campers take home a custom-made mini figure.

After “adopting” their very own plush puppy, students will role- play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian, including how to properly perform a nose-to-tail exam. These future veterinarians will learn how to sew stitches, remove ticks, make healthy treats, and vaccinate their dog. Students will role-play the key staff functions performed at a veterinary office and how to keep their “adopted” plush puppy healthy. These future veterinarians will explore digestion, the different parts of the canine eye, animal body language and how X-rays are used to diagnose and treat common illnesses.

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)

Long after the nuclear apocalypse, your group of wasteland wanderers is searching for a way to purify the radioactive water you depend on. Some clues in an old computer have led you to this ancient, crumbling bomb shelter. Can you solve a scientific mystery and find the water purifier without triggering a meltdown or getting sealed in the vault… forever? Gather a team of 4-6 players and sign up together! (Ages 13 – 18)

Explore the diversity of mammals in our state. Observe hands-on items such as mammal furs, skulls, and tracks to learn about different types of mammals in our state. Come “warm up” to our fellow furry Missouri residents by learning more about what they need to survive and flourish. Participants will make plaster cast from their favorite Missouri animal track. (Ages 10-18)

Long after the nuclear apocalypse, your group of wasteland wanderers is searching for a way to purify the radioactive water you depend on. Some clues in an old computer have led you to this ancient, crumbling bomb shelter. Can you solve a scientific mystery and find the water purifier without triggering a meltdown or getting sealed in the vault… forever? Gather a team of 4-6 players and sign up together! (Ages 13 – 18)

Ready to unleash your creativity in the extraordinary world of Minecraft? Join our captivating Minecrafter's Guild and embark on an unforgettable adventure! Dive into a realm of limitless possibilities as you learn the ropes, build awe-inspiring structures, and conquer thrilling challenges. With a vibrant community of fellow builders, unleash your imagination, forge lasting friendships, and elevate your Minecraft skills to new heights. Join us today and let your blocky dreams come to life!