Summer Camps
Experience an “out of this world” summer camp adventure with space mission simulations, DIY maker activities, robots, drones, and more!
2025 Summer Camp
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Register by March 14 to receive the “early-bird” discount. Receive additional discounts when you register multiple children!
Summer Camp Scholarships
Camp scholarships are available for families where cost will prohibit your child from participating in a summer camp experience. Please click on the link below to fill out a scholarship application. Priority is given to students in the Ferguson/North County area. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@clcstlouis.org
Young Astronaut Training Camp
Ages: 8-9
Session 1: June 2-6
Session 2: July 7-11
NOW ADDED – Session 3: July 28-August 1
Cost: $225
Budding astronauts will go on simulated space missions, build and launch rockets, create their own spacesuits, make robots, and more.
Astronaut Training Camp
Ages: 10-12
Session 1: July 14-18
Session 2: July 21-25
Cost: $250
“Astronauts in training” will explore a lunar colony, launch rockets, make robots, and take part in simulated space missions.
Advanced Astronaut Training Camp
Ages: 11-13
Session 1: June 9-13
Session 2: June 23-27
Cost: $305
Advanced astronauts will make and program their own robots, build and launch rockets, participate in simulated space missions, and conduct an underwater training mission using SCUBA gear just like NASA astronauts!
Drone Explorers
Ages: 12+
Session 1: July 7-11
Cost: $375
Campers will not only learn to pilot drones, they’ll get to design, build and take one home! Budding pilots will test multiple drone styles, build their own obstacles, and learn the tips, tricks and terminology for navigating challenging aerial situations.
Drone Masters
Ages: 12+
Session 1: July 21-25
Cost: $225
This camp is for participants who attended the Drone Explorers Camp 2024 or 2025. Participants will have an opportunity to give their DIY drone a complete tune-up and/or makeover while refreshing their knowledge of the tools and components used to build it. They will enhance their drone with a selection of modifications (such as LEDs, cameras, and 3D-printed parts) that will make their drone one-of-a-kind.
(Note: You must bring your own drone to participate in this camp.)
Inventor’s Workshop
Ages: 12+
Session 1: June 23-27
Cost: $375
Young makers will learn to combine shop tools with high-tech gadgetry like Arduino microprocessors and 3D printers, culminating in making anything their imaginations and new-found skills will allow.
Before Care: 8:00-9:00am, $25/week
After Care: 3:00-5:00pm, $50/week
Summer Camp Frequently Asked Questions:
Is each session of a particular camp the same?
Yes, while we offer multiple sessions of certain camps to accommodate more campers, each session will have the same activities.
My child attended this camp last year. Will it be the same camp?
The overall theme of the camps will not change but we aim to have several new activities each year. For example, our Astronaut Training Camp series will always include our core programming (simulated space missions, a rocket launch, astronaut training team building, etc.)
Are your camp age ranges flexible?
No, our camp age ranges are firm. These ranges are carefully designed with social and emotional development taken into account.
SCUBA is listed in the Advanced Astronaut Training Camp. What does this entail?
For one day of our Advanced Astronaut Training Camp, our partner organization Y-kiki Divers will come to facilitate a Discover SCUBA session with our campers next door at STEAM Academy McCluer South Berkeley High School. The pool has a depth range of 4-6ft. This session will include using SCUBA gear supplied by Y-kiki and a beginner lesson in SCUBA with their certified instructors. Please note that campers who wish to participate will need to complete a set of forms which will be emailed after they are registered for camp. Campers with certain health conditions, such as asthma, may require a doctor’s note to participate.
Can my camper join Advanced Astronaut Training without having attended regular Astronaut Training Camp?
As long as your camper is within the age range for that camp they are welcome to join!
What will my camper do in the Astronaut Training Camps (young, regular, advanced)?
Campers in our training camps series will participate in a range of STEM-base activities. In the spirit of training like an astronaut, they will often be working with other campers in groups or as a team. While there will be a few individual projects such as building simple-circuit robots and assembling model rockets, our training camps are meant to simulate real astronaut training, where collaboration is essential.
Can before or after care be added after I have registered?
Yes, you are able to log back in to Active and add before and/or after care to your child’s registration.
If you have a specific question about any of our camps and don’t see a FAQ regarding it, please contact us at info@clcstlouis.org.