See the best hiking trails in the area, led by Faculty Dave Gauvain. Campers will travel from Vianney to various locations for hiking and outdoor exploration. Transportation included.

These drop -off experiences are catered to children ages 5 to 10 and take place in local parks (especially Tower Grove Park and Forest Park) during school breaks. At least two adults will supervise and support outdoor play and nature exploration for small groups of up to 15. Older children (middle-schoolers/high schoolers) can act as counselors. Families will be required to sign a waiver for their child to participate. Children can arrive as early as 9:30am with advance notice. Free museums or other indoors spaces will be utilized for indoor respite in case of extreme weather.

Building on the legacy of past summers, this action-packed summer experience is designed to ignite curiosity, build friendships, and inspire campers as they explore the beauty of God’s creation.

Building on the legacy of past summers, this action-packed summer experience is designed to ignite curiosity, build friendships, and inspire campers as they explore the beauty of God’s creation.

his 3 hour drop off program includes dinner and an evening of fun for ages 6 - 10. Spend your evening outside exploring creeks, playing games, and investigating our local habitats.

This clean up will take place at Hideaway Harbor Park cleaning up along the banks of the Mississippi River, weather permitting. You may encounter uneven surfaces, mud, rocks, and various other tripping hazards.

Trade your land legs for fins of imagination and join us for a week where coral castles and sunken treasures await.

Calling all homeschool families! Elementary sessions require a parent or guardian to attend with their child. Discover what helps birds fly, different wing shapes, and the parts and pieces that make up a bird. Use binoculars to spot our local bird populations and log them in an international scientific community!

Are you looking for a fun summer activity for your kids? Tye-Dyed Iguana offers a one week summer camp in house! During our camp, your child will be immersed in a world of exotic reptiles and bugs through hands-on education and demonstrations. They will spend five days in our store doing crafts and learning about animals. They will also receive a Tye-Dyed Iguana T-shirt that the entire class will Tie-Dye during one of their afternoons. Summer camp is for Kindergarten - 6th grade.

Paddles and Saddles is not only the longest running and most popular summer expedition that TCS has ever offered, but it also has the highest demand with both sessions typically selling out. For more than two decades our rising Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh graders have made life-long memories on this extremely fun and unforgettable trip. The first two days of camp will be spent having fun and building group unity through exploration, play, and swimming at two different shut-ins near St. Louis. Both are geologic wonders and create natural playscapes for enjoying the start of summer break. The second half of the week will be a 3-day/2-night expedition to Bass River Resorts where the group will stay in a lush, air-conditioned cabin each evening and spend two days rafting down the beautiful Courtois and Huzzah Rivers. Our final day will feature a morning horseback ride through the surrounding Mark Twain National Forest before a stop on the way home for a celebratory treat in Steelville, the “Floating Capital of Missouri”. Paddles and Saddles is an iconic TCS summer experience. By design we utilize whitewater rafts on this trip, because they provide the opportunity for developing adventurers to gain valuable paddling experience on moving water but in a purely fun and enjoyable way. It is the steppingstone that prepares them for the more technical and advanced summer expedition offerings that are available to our older students. The reason this trip has been talked about as almost a rite of passage for more than two decades is because, without fail, Paddles and Saddles is always a super fun, all-around wonderful experience and a perennial summer highlight for participants!

This camp is perfect for active kids who love to move, play, and ride bikes. Mornings are filled with high-energy PE-style games like capture the flag, kickball, dodgeball, and other classic favorites. In the afternoons, riders transition to mountain biking, where they build foundational skills, confidence, and control on the bike. This camp is ideal for beginner to early-intermediate riders who can comfortably ride a bike and are ready to explore trail riding in a fun, supportive environment.

This end-of-summer camp is built for riders who want to finish the season strong. Riders will spend full days on the bike, exploring multiple trails and locations while working on endurance, technical skills, and trail awareness. The camp blends skill development, adventure, and fun, making it a perfect capstone for riders ready for longer days and bigger rides before the school year begins.

Let’s grow even more fun this summer! We have plenty of dirt, compost, insects, and plants... we just need to know how they all work to make something beautiful, and often tasty! Come garden with Mr. Gruszka as you learn how to work, weed, and care for a garden, big or small. Direct hands-in-the-dirt experiences and projects will allow you to take your “sprouting” skills home and continue growing after camp ends.

Located just outside of St. Louis, Cahokia Mounds is the site of a once-thriving Native American city that dates back more than 1,000 years. On this exciting day trip, Girl Scouts will discover the rich history and culture of the Mississippian people through interactive exhibits, hands-on learning, and guided exploration.

(Ages 6-12) This camp features a mix of games like capture the flag and kickball in the morning and mountain biking in the afternoon. Riders should have a multi-geared bike and basic riding skills. The focus is on helping campers make friends, build confidence, and improve bike control.