There are several local opportunities this summer to enrich your learning, prepare for college, or explore a hobby! Visit the websites for each option for more information on schedules, pricing and other details.
Pre-College and Academic Programs
- For alumni interested in journalism
- All expense paid program in Washington D.C.
- Ages 16+
- Paid Summer Internship
- Through Missouri Botanical Garden
Allsup Entrepreneurship Academy
- Scholarships are available by emailing ecenter@slu.edu
- Must complete an interview
- High school students
- Applications due March 28th
- Wide variety of camps & activities across grade levels
- Juniors and seniors for upcoming school year
- Gives students a chance to take college courses and receive college credits
Washington University Pre-College Programs
- 9th-12th graders
- Application deadlines and requirements vary by program
- https://precollege.wustl.edu/fees-scholarships
- 9th-10th graders
Maryville University Summer Programs
University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy HealthCare Immersion Program
- 10th-12th graders
College Prep. Programs Across the Country
Northwestern University Pre-College Summer Programs
Cornell University Summer Engineering Program
- 13-18 years old
- Ages 7-17
St. Charles Community College Summer Programming
Washington University Arts & Sciences Middle School Summer Challenge
- 5th-8th graders
- Information on scholarship opportunities
Train Your Brain – Washington University School of Medicine
- Options for students who have completed 3rd-8th grade
- Students learn about executive functioning skills
Wharton Sports Business Academy
- 2nd-9th graders
- Offers various camps focusing on Science, Social Studies, Engineering, Writing, and Shakespeare
Theater and Arts Camps
- Options for 6th-12th graders
- Reach out to karen@metroplays.org (Karen Bain) with any questions about the camp or scholarship opportunities
- K-12
Circus Harmony Summer Camp at City Museum
- Ages 7-15
The Black Rep – Teen Tech Training Experience
Overnight Camps
- Ages 8-16
Club Creek Animal Sleepaway Camp (Rolla, MO)
- Ages 7-17
- 2nd-9th grade
- Sleep away camp
Therapeutic Camps
- Ages 8-18
- Overnight camp for children/youth who are on the autism spectrum
- Near Kansas City, MO
- Camp Courage (ages 6-11)
- Camp Courage Teens (ages 12-18)
Other Camp Options/Databases
SLU Summer Programs (Ages 4-19)
- Registration dates vary by program
- Ages 13-17
- Registration now open. The earlier you register, the cheaper it is.
American Camp Association Search Engine
City of St. Louis Summer Camps
- All ages
- Ages 12-15 (also have a day camp for ages 5-12)
- Camps for kids and teens
- Free
Many colleges and universities, as well as other organizations, offer opportunities to enrich your studies in any field. If you are looking for something specific not listed here, contact Jennifer Glassmeyer to see if we can help.
- Bookshare: volunteer to edit, read a description, or scan and proofread for people with dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy, and other reading barriers.
- Coursera: online courses from major universities and companies
- Cornell University Pre-College Studies
- EdX: online courses from major colleges, universities, and other institutions
- Free Weeklong Virtual Summer Camps for all ages from Varsity Tutors
- Subtitle videos online to help accessibility
- Volunteer for Missouri Democrats
- Volunteer for Missouri Republicans
- Youth Volunteer Corp of St. Louis – Service-learning volunteer opportunities throughout the St. Louis community.
- The Magic House
- United Way – Teens, Youth, & Families
- STL County Library
- Doing Good Together – Family Volunteering
- Mentors for College
- Missouri Botanical Gardens
- Science Center – YES Program
As you are completing your college applications and FAFSA, these resources are a starting point for finding additional aid. Please contact Jennifer Glassmeyer at JGlassmeyer@CityAcademySTL.org if you need assistance with any of these platforms or applications.
Scholarship Platforms
- College Bound Village
- Be sure to follow their page on Facebook, as they are always posting new scholarships and helpful information.
- Scholarships.com (Also contains grant information)
- St. Louis Community Foundation
- Scholarships for students pursuing an Associate Degree or Certificate
Other Scholarship Opportunities
If you are struggling, there are several resources available to you, many at low or no cost.
Crisis Text Line – Text “HOME” to 741741
National Suicide Hotline – 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Mental Health Services
- Centerstone Health Services – Sliding scale mental health services
- Feeling Kinda Blue – Crisis Line and other mental health resources
- Provident Health Services – Mental health services with sliding scale fees