Summer Art Camp - Columbia Art League
Content updated May 10, 2024
Warm Summer days are approaching, and the coolest place to be is Columbia Art League (CAL) Summer Art Camp! With lots of themed camps to choose from, there is sure to be something for everyone. This year, CAL is offering 10 different camps for kids ages 6 - 16!
🌟Each camp runs Monday - Friday and has a fun, engaging theme!🌟Students will be provided with quality art instruction that strengthens art technique and skill while encouraging creative expression!
🌟Scholarships are also available! Email mary@columbiaartleague.org with any inquiries.
Hexagon Alley
Content updated May 6, 2024
There’s a new option in Columbia this summer for parents looking for fun-filled educational programs for their children ages 6-14 on summer vacation. Hexagon Alley, the board game café that opened downtown last year, will host its version of “summer camp” from June through August. The curriculum strategically uses board games that build upon the neurodevelopmental functions of the brain and encourage the use of critical thinking, inference skills, teamwork and good sportsmanship.
“Summer camp” at Hexagon Alley begins June 10 and sign-ups are underway now. You can find more information here.
Brainfuse - Daniel Boone Regional Library
Free Online Tutoring and Job Help
Content added Jan. 26, 2024
The Daniel Boone Regional Library has subscribed to Brainfuse to offer live online academic and career help. One-on-one tutors and job coaches are available daily from 2-11 p.m. These services are available for free to library cardholders living in the DBRL service area. Don’t have a library card? Apply for a free library card. These services also offer always-available resources, including 24/7 question centers, videos and other interactive tools.
HelpNow Provides free online tutoring and academic help for elementary through college students.
Adult Learning Center Offers many of the same features as HelpNow, but for adult learners.
Job Now Provides free online help for job seekers of all ages.
Vet Now Offers free online resources, benefit information and job assistance for veterans.
P.E.A.C.E. and H.O.P.E. Center for Youth
Youth ages 10 to 18.
Content updated Jan. 22, 2024
The center provides resources for mental health, including child and family therapists, as well as a podcast room to let kids’ voices be heard. Some of its programming topics include conflict resolution, building healthy relationships, the dangers of criminal thinking and a Big Brothers Big Sisters partnership. The center will also provide a workforce development program and recreational rooms.
The center provides an afterschool program from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the week. It will open at 8 a.m. for children facing expulsion or suspension from school. Parents commuting to work are also welcome to drop their kids off at the center.
The program requires applications to be filled out by children’s guardians. Applications can be found on the center’s website.
203 N. Providence Road, Unit 201
Columbia, MO 65203
Adventure Club-University of Missouri
Updated on: September 22, 2023
Adventure Club Before and After School Care provides hands-on educational and recreational activities for children in a safe, caring, and convenient environment during in-person instruction days. All children are encouraged to learn and work comfortably with others.
101 Park DeVille Drive, Suite D
Columbia, MO 65203
573-884-2582
Email: adventureclub@missouri.edu
Hours: 6:45 AM until the start of school, then directly after school until 5:45 PM.
Moving Ahead Program - After School and Summer Program
Content updated Aug. 14, 2024
The Moving Ahead Program is a high-quality, state-licensed, after-school, and summer program in the J.W. “Blind” Boone Community Center that provides an effective mix of one-on-one tutoring and fun cultural and physical activities for children in Kindergarten through 12th grade. MAP offers wrap-around services, including an extensive family development and education program, to ensure that the student and the whole family can build healthy social connections, overcome personal barriers, and grow!
Afterschool hours: 2:30 - 6:30 pm; Office Hours: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm.
Michaela Flores, MAP Assistant Program Coordinator, Email 301 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
573-443-2556 Ext 1283
Boys and Girls Club
Content updated Aug. 12, 2024
Boys and Girls Club of Columbia is a positive and safe after school program that provides mentorship, homework help, and opportunities for kids to grow into the best versions of themselves. Afterschool programming is limited and takes place at our clubhouse facility (1200 N. 7th Street, Columbia, MO) from the time the school dismissal bell rings to 6:30 p.m.
1200 N 7th Street
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-1697
United Community Builders
Content updated Aug. 25, 2023
United Community builders seeks to build and release capable people through faith-based community-wide programs that focus on education, mentorship, job-readiness training, and performing arts.
617 N Providence Columbia, MO 65203 573-449-0340
Email: contactus@ucbuilders.org
Access Arts
Content updated Jan. 10, 2024
Open to all ages, abilities, and economic circumstance, Access Arts has always been committed to providing creative learning experiences for everyone. Six 6-week sessions of regular classes are offered each year in a variety of fine art and traditional crafts media. Studios are available for advanced students to work independently year-round, and workshops extend class instruction.
6 WEEK ADULT CLASSES: Our 6-week adult classes are a weekly class that explores a specific medium. https://schoolofservice.org/adult
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DATE NIGHTS: Date Nights are a one-night, fun, creative experience for you and a partner! https://schoolofservice.org/date-nights
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6 WEEK YOUTH CLASSES: 6-week youth classes are a weekly class that explores a specific medium (clay, fibers, mixed-media). In addition to classes exclusively for kids, we also offer Parent+Child classes, for families who want to take a class together! We offer 5-6 class sessions per year, so be sure to catch the next one on our website! https://schoolofservice.org/weekly-youth-classes
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SUMMER CAMP: Summer Camp is a week-long camp offered between the dates CPS Summer School ends and the Fall Session begins. https://schoolofservice.org/youth
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1724 McAlester St
Columbia, MO 65201
573-875-0275