EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF
​SUMMER CAMP!
​​UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCES. REAL FUN. CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT.

CLICK HERE TO Apply Online

In response to COVID-19, Better Family Life has made the following changes to our
2021 S.A.F.E. Passage Summer Camp:
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• In-person summer camp will be held June 7th - July 31st.

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• In accordance with the CDC guidelines, we will be at limited capacity for our 2021 summer camp. 

​For more information about our on-site summer camp go to our Summer Camp page

EXPERIENCE SUMMER CAMP
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Better Family Life will continue to deliver high quality programming to our students and precautionary steps will be taken every step of the way to ensure the safety of our staff, youth and families. We want to be there for our campers during these uncertain times and hope that the sight of a familiar counselor or a friendly camper brings smiles to everyone! That is why we've created our very own Virtual Summer Camp! Safety is one of the biggest issues and concerns of parents regarding their children during summer vacation. Without the routine structure of school and a lack of quality recreational facilities in urban areas our children are often left vulnerable. As our children pass from one grade to another and passes through the summer months we want to provide a SAFE passage for our children that include fun, educational, and cultural enrichment. 

S.A.F.E. Passage Summer Camp at Better Family Life seeks to empower African-American youth to be active participants and leaders in the progress of their community. 

Grounded in the African concept that “it takes a village to raise a child;” the program seeks to assist parents in the development of healthy and productive children. Members will experience and participate in three weeks of African and African American studies, Dance and Drama, virtual field trips, arts and crafts, sports, and so much more.

WHAT IS VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP?
Better Family Life's Virtual Summer Camp is a flexible, partial week , home-based experience newly designed with families, kids and teens in mind! With a combination of live classes and pre-recorded videos streamed by our camp counselors, we will connect virtually to keep our students educated, engaged and entertained weekly!​

• There will be two 3-week sessions for Virtual Summer Camp:
  • The first session will take place June 15th - July 2nd.
  • The second session will take place July 13th - July 30th.

 

• All live classes and pre-recorded sessions will be taught by our virtual camp counselors; the same team you've learned to trust over the years.

 

• Virtual Camp will be offered to youth ages 5-17 and open to everyone! At this time, there is no waiting list.

 

• Virtual classes will take place through Zoom during the days and times of Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. ​The times listed are suggested online camp times for staff and students, but you are free to work in a schedule that best suits you. A link to Zoom classes, details and a guide to support your virtual experience will be provided in your welcome announcement. ​

​CLICK HERE for Frequently Asked Questions

Virtual Camp Hours:
Monday-Thursday 10:00am - 2:00pm
Our virtual summer camp will follow strict screen time
guidelines and never exceed 4 hours.

Virtual Summer Camp gives you flexibility.
We're offering live and pre-recorded videos for your convenience. 

Virtual Camp Schedule: 
Session One:
Week 1 June 15 – 18
Week 2 June 22 – 25
Week 3 June 29 - July 2

There will be a week-long break before the second session begins (during the week of July 6-9). During this time, we will begin our on-site summer camp at BFL and resume virtual summer camp the following week.

Session Two:
​Week 1 July 13 – 16
Week 2 July 20 – 23
Week 3 July 27 - 30

​Virtual Camp Special Features & Activities
• Quality staff
• Live Classes (on Zoom!)
• Pre-recorded Videos
• Performing Arts
• S.T.E.A.M.
• Themed Activities
• Arts and Crafts
​• Virtual Field trips
• Virtual Special Events

Application Process

​ELIGIBILITY
Students ages 5-17 in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and surrounding cities.

REQUIREMENTS
Interested parents must complete the application, in full, and submit to youthdept@betterfamilylife.org

​ADMISSION PROCESS
Students can apply for our Virtual Summer Camp by clicking the "APPLY NOW" button below. Your application will be submitted, processed and reviewed. Parents will be notified via email once the application has been received.

APPLY ONLINE TODAY

REFER A FRIEND
If you have a classmate or friend you would like to have join our Virtual Summer Camp, have parents fill out an application as well. All participants must go through our application process.

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WAITING LIST
One of the best parts about having a virtual summer camp is that there is enough space for everyone to attend! There is not a waiting list for our virtual camp.

2021 VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP FEES

Applies to all Students (New and/or Returning)
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Virtual Summer Camp is FREE!
There is no cost to participate in our Virtual Summer Camp
Donations are appreciated!

Sponsored by Missouri Health Board (MHB) and Blueprint for the Summer.

Have a question?

Call Better Family Life at (314) 367-3440 ext. 701 with any questions you might have,
or use our Contact Form and someone will get back to you shortly. If you're ready to sign up for summer camp, apply online or download our Virtual Camp Registration Form here.