Create an ocean in a bottle, learn about chromatography, make rain, pretend to be the different animals in a habitat game and perform other experiments while having fun exploring the world of science!

The ultimate VEHICLE for creativity - and engineering! Modern transportation takes us over land, sea, and air in style, but who decides how those cars, trucks, trains, boats, and planes will look?

Take your engineering skills to a new level.

Blast into a fun-filled week. Design, build, and launch airplanes, flying gadgets, hot air balloons and more! Learn the physics behind flight, and your flying machcines for speed and distance.

Embark on a week of exhilarating robot exploration made just for kids!

In Mars Academy, teams of campers will find out if they have what it takes to survive on Mars! Activities and training will center around building a sustainable colony on Mars where campers will compete to earn various resources.

Campers will work to successfully complete a mission to observe the Moon from Lunar orbit, mirroring the Apollo 8 and Artemis 2 missions. Activities include a focus on robotics and rocketry and will introduce campers to careers in the arts, communications, Education, IT, and STEM.

Participants will reflect on their own experiences within sport and other performance domains – including how psychological factors have influenced their engagement/performance and how their involvement in these endeavors has impacted their personal psychology (future motivations, mental well-being, etc.) as well. Participants will learn about some common areas addressed in a consulting capacity, tools that can be used to address these areas, as well as professional domains in which these mental skills may be applied. Participants will also have opportunities to practice their observational skills through various formats (e.g., movies, engaging in activities, and watching sporting events) and connect with a diverse group of professionals in the field (e.g., private practice, professional sport, collegiate athletics, and possibly military).

Become a drone pilot in this awesome program! Learn how to fly a DWI Quad Rotor Drone, design courses to race each other through, learn about the uses of drones, work together to accomplish flight-based tasks and more! This camp is half drone racing and half active, movement-based games. Register at www.therecreationacademy.com/stl.

Are your 3-5 year old’s jealous of older brothers and sisters who get to go off to summer camp and have fun? Well, they don’t have to feel left out any longer! The O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Department has put together a camp to introduce toddlers and preschoolers to arts and crafts, sports, swimming, structured play and various children’s games. Each week’s activities will have fun and creative themes. Your child must be potty trained and not in Kindergarten.

It’s back and better than ever! Camp Cavins will provide your kids with endless hours of fun and games all summer long. Kids will get to swim everyone day, play games, complete crafts, and have a blast! Each week of camp will focus on a specific theme that games and activities will be centered around. -Campers will need to bring their own lunch, Monday – Thursday, but on Fridays we will have a pizza party each week.

Bonus days are offered for May 23 and August 11/12. These are extra days to sign your kids up for camp fun. They are offered at the beginning and end of the camp year.

Bonus days are offered for May 23 and August 11/12. These are extra days to sign your kids up for camp fun. They are offered at the beginning and end of the camp year.

Maker Mania Camp invites young inventors to unleash their creativity through hands-on activities and innovative projects. Campers will dive into Makers Club, design unique creations with 3D Printing, and explore the fun of learning about math, zoology, and art concepts through dough. Throughout the camp, they'll engage in exciting games that foster teamwork and critical thinking skills. Join us for a thrilling journey where imagination meets technology, and discover the inventor within! Led by: Nexplore

Ready to unleash your creativity in the extraordinary world of Minecraft? Join our captivating Minecraft Club 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! Led by: The Recreation Academy