Craft Alliance - Fantastic Fibers
Craft Alliance offers day camps in St. Louis focused on various art forms like fiber arts, ceramics, and mixed media for children and teens.
▌ Editor's read The Craft Alliance website loads successfully and details their summer camp offerings, including 'Fantastic Fibers'. The organization is a non-profit art center, as indicated on their 'About Us' page. They offer day camps for various age groups, focusing on different art mediums such as ceramics, mixed media, and fiber arts. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks on the camp page. Google reviews for 'Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 100 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the quality of instruction and the variety of classes offered. Social media handles for Instagram (@craftalliance) and Facebook (CraftAlliance) are easily found on their website.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–9
Craft Alliance - Fantastic Fibers fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given arts program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 7–9
- Hours: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Address: 5080 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108, USA
- Cost notes: Insider level member and higher tuition: $165. Clay and Wood Studio Fee: $25. Metal and Glass Studio Fee: $50
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Craft Alliance - Fantastic Fibers
- What ages does Craft Alliance - Fantastic Fibers accept?
- Craft Alliance - Fantastic Fibers is open to children ages 7–9. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Craft Alliance - Fantastic Fibers cost?
- Craft Alliance - Fantastic Fibers publishes $185/week for the standard session. Insider level member and higher tuition: $165. Clay and Wood Studio Fee: $25. Metal and Glass Studio Fee: $50 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Craft Alliance - Fantastic Fibers's hours?
- Craft Alliance - Fantastic Fibers runs 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Craft Alliance - Fantastic Fibers?
- Craft Alliance - Fantastic Fibers is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Craft Alliance - Fantastic Fibers provide lunch?
- Craft Alliance - Fantastic Fibers does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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