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Explore our Summer Tours!

We are visiting Grafton, Fox Theater and Powell Hall, the Missouri Botanical Garden and the Saint Gregory Armenian Church.

Join us as we embark upon a series of summer tours around the St. Louis and Metro-East Area! All ages are welcome. Cost to attend each tour is $20, cost to attend each tour with SIUE transportation is $25. *Lunch is not included*

May 25th: Grafton Boat & Wine Tour
Time: 2p.m.-6p.m. / For SIUE transportation; Depart SIUE: 1:15p.m. Return to SIUE: 6:45p.m.

Join us Memorial Day weekend as we set sail on the Hakuna Matata Boat Cruise (4-5 p.m.). Enjoy the relaxing 1 hour adventure on the river surrounded by enclosed glass seating along with a 360 degree view of the river, bluffs, islands, and various historical sites. The trip to Grafton allows you time to explore Grafton, including dining at Grafton Harbor winery and oyster bar. Lunch and wine tasting are separate costs (wine tasting: $5).

June 25th: Fox Theater and Powell Hall Tour
Time: 10:30a.m.- 2:30p.m. / For SIUE transportation; Depart SIUE: 9:45a.m. Return to SIUE: 3:15p.m.

Experience the history and explore the splendor of TWO of America’s most magnificent theaters and concert halls. You will get a behind the scenes look into the theater and concert hall, access to the stage and a visit to “A Tribute to Stan Kann.”

July 24th: Missouri Botanical Garden
Time: 10:30a.m.- 2p.m. / For SIUE transportation; Depart SIUE: 9:45a.m. Return to SIUE: 2:45p.m.

Back by popular demand! Tour the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Join us as we obtain a guided tour through the Zimmerman Sensory Garden, D.I.Y floral arrangements, and FREE admission to the 27 Botanic garden conservation.

August 11th: Armenian Cultural Experience
Time: 12p.m.- 2p.m. / For SIUE transportation; Depart SIUE: 11:30a.m. Return to SIUE: 2:30p.m.

Join us as we take a guided tour & food samplings of the Saint Gregory Armenian Church.

Check out SIUE's Summer Camps! 

We offer youth camps in creative arts, music, theater, visual arts/writing, science, dance, educational and more!

Starting this summer, early drop-off and late pickup options are available at the Student Fitness Center for select camps. Early drop-off will begin at 6:30 a.m. and will run until your child's camp begins. Late pickup will be available until 6 p.m. Camp staff will ensure your child is brought to the camp location in the morning and then back to the Student Fitness Center in the afternoon. View individual summer camps for more details.

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Office of Online and Educational Outreach
Rendleman Hall, Room 1330
Box 1084
Edwardsville, IL 62026

618-650-3210

outreach@siue.edu

siue.edu/educational-outreach