During All Aboard Train Week, campers will explore the exciting world of trains through building, creativity, and imaginative play.
Campers will design and build their own train tracks and railway systems, create train-themed art projects, and take on the role of conductors and engineers during imaginative play activities. We will also read and learn about different types of trains, how trains work, and the history of railroads.
As a special highlight of the week, campers will visit the Iron Spike Model Train Museum to see incredible train displays and learn more about the world of railways.
This week is perfect for kids who love building, designing, exploring, and learning how things work.
During Makers Week, campers will become inventors, builders, and creators. Kids will experiment with different materials while designing and building their own projects. Activities will include building challenges, creative construction, simple engineering exploration, and problem-solving activities that encourage curiosity and experimentation.
Campers will work individually and in teams to invent, test ideas, and bring their creations to life while learning how things are designed and built.
Friday Highlight: Celebration Friday with a special on-site lunch and end-of-week celebration.
This week is perfect for kids who love building, creating, inventing, and figuring out how things work.
During Party in the USA Week, campers will celebrate summer with games, music, creative projects, and patriotic fun. Kids will create festive red-white-and-blue crafts, enjoy classic summer games, listen to music, and learn fun facts about American traditions and celebrations.
The week will include outdoor activities, creative art projects, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate summer with friends.
Friday Field Trip: Campers will meet at Union Splash Pad & Veterans Memorial Park for water play and outdoor fun.
This week is perfect for kids who love music, games, summer celebrations, and festive activities.
During Imagination Week, creativity takes center stage as campers bring their ideas to life. Kids will create stories, build imaginative worlds, explore dress-up and dramatic play, and express themselves through art, movement, and storytelling.
Campers will work on creative projects, participate in imaginative games, and explore activities that encourage open-ended thinking and creativity.
Friday Highlight: Celebration Friday with a special on-site lunch and creative end-of-week activities.
This week is perfect for kids who love storytelling, dress-up, dancing, and using their imagination.
During Little Explorers Week, campers will discover the wonders of nature through hands-on exploration and outdoor discovery. Kids will observe plants, insects, and animals while using tools like magnifying glasses to investigate the natural world around them.
Activities will include nature-inspired art projects, simple science exploration, outdoor games, and opportunities to ask questions and make discoveries.
Friday Field Trip: Campers will meet at Riverfront Park for a Nature Day followed by an Ice Cream Walk.
This week is perfect for kids who love nature, animals, outdoor adventures, and curious discoveries.
During Brain Games and Challenges Week, campers will stretch their thinking through puzzles, riddles, logic games, and creative challenges. Kids will work together to solve problems, build creative solutions, and participate in friendly competitions that encourage teamwork and perseverance.
Activities will include strategy games, problem-solving challenges, building puzzles, and hands-on thinking activities designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking.
Friday Highlight: Celebration Friday with a special on-site lunch and group challenge games.
This week is perfect for kids who love puzzles, teamwork, challenges, and creative problem solving.
During Under the Sea Week, campers will explore the fascinating world of oceans and marine life. Kids will learn about sea creatures, create ocean-themed art projects, and participate in imaginative underwater adventures.
Activities will include water play, sensory exploration, creative building projects, and fun lessons about the amazing animals that live in the ocean.
Friday Field Trip: Campers will meet at Union Park & Pool for water play and summer fun.
This week is perfect for kids who love ocean animals, water play, and exploring the underwater world.
During Camp Celebration Week, campers will celebrate the final week of summer camp by revisiting favorite activities from the season. Kids will enjoy choice activities, group games, creative projects, and fun surprises throughout the week.
This week focuses on celebrating friendships, creativity, and all the memories made during summer camp at Vibrant Minds.
Friday Highlight: End-of-summer celebration with a special on-site lunch and camp party.
This week is perfect for kids who love games, creativity, friendship, and celebrating summer together.
Vibrant Minds Summer Camp is designed for curious kids who love to build, create, explore, and play. Each week campers will participate in hands-on activities that combine art, building, science, imaginative play, and outdoor exploration.
Campers will spend their days creating projects, solving problems, reading and learning about the week’s theme, and working together in a small, supportive environment. Activities may include building challenges, creative art projects, simple science exploration, imaginative role-play, and outdoor games.
Our camp is intentionally small with only 8 campers per week so each child receives individual attention and space to explore their ideas.
Summer camp is designed primarily for ages 5–9, with flexibility for slightly younger or older children who would thrive in this environment.
Camp takes place at Vibrant Minds Microschool in Washington, Missouri.
Please contact Vibrant Minds Private School if you have any questions.