SUMMER ACADEMIES
Through our wide variety of Summer Camps, students can explore math, a variety of sciences, history, finance, ecology, and creative expression.
NOTE: Several of our camp sessions have filled. If you would like to be on a wait list for a full camp, please contact our office at (314) 962-5920.
Our six weeks of summer academies programs are subdivided into three two-week sessions for children completing kindergarten through eighth grade. The two-week timeframe is purposefully designed to give students the time necessary to dig deeply into subjects of interest.
Camps include Jr. Science Searchers; Math Marvels & More; Academy Americana; ECO Academy; Ancient Academy; GRC’s Space & Advanced Space Academy; Novel Engineering; Stop Motion Animation; Animal Academy, and two brand-new camps – Creative Writing Academy and Enviro-Academy.
Engaged, hands-on learning is emphasized. Campers also have P.T. (physical training) with activities that also pull from their curriculum, as well as daily recess.
Students do not have to be in their schools’ gifted program to participate. However, there is an application process, and we look at standardized test scores (or a recent report card) as well as a teacher recommendation.
You may download our brochure for complete information or keep reading.
Summer Academies Days/Times:
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Summer Academies Location:
Wydown Middle School, 6500 Wydown 63105
Summer Academies Tuition & Payment:
Tuition for each 2-week session is $540 for most camps and $550 for Space. Early bird registration (before Jan. 28) is $515 or $525 for Space.
Summer Academies Schedule
Summer 2024
(No camp on June 19)
- Math, Marvels & More – 2 SPOTS OPEN
(Entering Grades 1 – 3) - Stop Motion Animation FULL
(Entering Grades 2 – 3) - ECO Academy
(Entering Grades 4 – 9) - Animal Academy FULL
(Entering Grades 4 – 9) - Creative Writing Academy FULL
(Entering Grades 5 – 9)
(No camp on July 4)
- Jr. Science Searchers – 2 SPOTS OPEN
(Entering Grade 1) - Enviro-Academy FULL
(Entering Grades 2 – 3) - GRC’s Space Academy
(Entering Grades 2 – 9) - Stop Motion Animation FULL
(Entering Grades 4 – 5) - Ancient Academy
(Entering Grades 4 – 9)
- Jr. Science Searchers FULL
(Entering Grade 1) - Academy Americana
(Entering Grades 2 – 4) - GRC’s Space Academy
(Entering Grades 2 – 9) - Novel Engineering- 1 SPOT LEFT
(Entering Grades 2 – 3) - Ancient Academy
(Entering Grades 4 – 9)
Summer Academies Descriptions
Summer 2024
Camps offer new themes and activities each year. For example, students who attended Space Academy last year can come back this summer for all new material! Some students take the “same camp” 3 or 4 years in a row, with fresh curriculum each summer.
Session 1: June 10 – June 21 (no camp on June 19)
Session 2: June 24 – July 5 (no camp on July 4)
Session 3: July 8 – 19
Summer Academies 2024 Registration
GRC members have priority registration through January 19 (non-members may register now and your applications will be processed in order after January 19). You also have the option to become a member when you register.
Early bird registration discounts will run through January 28.