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Recreation Council Summer Opportunities Guide for 2024 (archived)

SPECIALIZED OVERNIGHT CAMPS for 2025

These providers focus primarily on serving people with disabilities. Staff ratio and services vary by camp so talk to the provider to discuss your support needs. 

Camp Barnabas, Specialized Youth and Adult Overnight Camp, – Purdy, MO near Springfield, MO (map). Weeks are available for ages 7-adult from June 1-August 8, 2025. Cost $1,500 per week, Scholarships available through camp office. Disabilities are grouped by week with sibling weeks available. Volunteers age 13 and older are needed to be camp assistants. Camp Video

Sunnyhill Adventures, Specialized Adult Overnight Camp, – Dittmer, MO (map). Eight adult weeks from June 15-August 15, 2025; One youth week July 13-18, 2025. Cost: $1,300 per week, Registration opens January 15 – Early Bird discount of $200 if registered by March 31, 2025. Sunnyhill Adventures offers a combination of high-rope challenges, fishing, archery, and other activities the outdoor for the enthusiast with the comforts of air conditioned cabins and a warm bed. Counselor-to-Camper ratios are available for 1:1 and groups of 1:5 depending on need. Camp Weeks and Themes

Wonderland Summer Camp, Specialized Youth and Adult Overnight Camp, Rocky Mount, MO near Lake of the Ozarks (map). 11 weeks available for ages 6-adult from May 18-August 1, 2025. Cost: $1,050 per week with option to bring your own care giver for additional cost of $100. Wonderland Camp has given children, teenagers and adults with disabilities the opportunity to come to camp for the friendships, the encouragement and the high-fives. All activities are adapted so that everyone can participate. Registration for camp opens on February 3, 2025.

Wonderland Fall & Winter Weekend Camps, Specialized Youth and Adult Weekends, Rocky Mount, MO – Reserved for individuals with disabilities and some include families. Various weekends from August 26-November 9, 2025. Cost: $400 per camper for individual weekend camps. Family Camp is $300 for the camper and parent(s) plus $50 for each additional child. Life Skills camp is $525 per camper. Community Camps open to those without disabilities include Father-Son Camp on August 8-10, 2025 and Mama is a Happy Camper October 3-5, 2025 – cost for these 2 camps is TBD. Registration opens on February 3, 2025.

UMSL Succeed Summer Enrichment Program, Specialized Overnight Young Adult Challenge, St. Louis, MO – for youth entering college, ages 17-22. Dates: June 9-13, 2025 & July 14-18, 2025. Cost: $600. Come live in the UMSL residence hall all week, participate in academic workshops and vocational training, enjoy recreation & traditional camp activities, and learn about living independently. Participants must be independent in self-care. Meals are included.  Apply for Camp Here

Camp Roehr, Specialized Youth and Teen Overnight Camp, Potosi, MO – for youth ages 6-17 with Epilepsy. June 7-13 2025. Cost: $500 with scholarships available. Camp Roehr is a seven-day residential is a week at YMCA Camp Lakewood in Potosi, MO and is sponsored by the Southern Illinois Epilepsy Foundation. Camp Roehr provides young people with epilepsy a variety of opportunities to focus on their strengths and have fun in a safe, supportive environment. Camper 2025 Application

Joni and Friends MO, MO Family Retreat,  Specialized Overnight Family Retreat; Rocky Mount, MO (map) – August 5-9, 2025. Cost: $400 per person for ages 4-adult; Free for ages 0-3. Location: Cross Pointe Camp & Retreat Center, 31434 Main Street, Rocky Mount, MO, 65072. Contact Rachel Riney at 314-924-3205, or [email protected]. 

Camp Encourage , Specialized Youth Overnight Mini-camp, Heartland Retreat Center in Parkville, MO near Kansas City, MO (map). Camp for ages 10-18 who are on the Autism Spectrum and are active and independent. One day overnights: March 23-23, 2025 & Sept 6-7, 2025 at a cost of $595. Summer 4-day Camps: June 12-15 & July 26-29, 2025 at cost of $1,295. Applications received after February 22 are put on a waiting list. 1-816-830-7171

Camp Courage, MO, Specialized Adult Mini Camp, Stewartsville, near Kansas City, MO – June 19-22, 2025. Cost: $250. Camp Courage is a 4-day/3-night, all-inclusive summer camping program for adults with special needs, including Down syndrome, birth defects, cognitive delays and high functioning Autism. Campers enjoy fishing, dancing, crafts, bingo, and more. 

Camp MITIOG, Specialized Youth and Teen Overnight Camp, Excelsior Springs, near Kansas City, MO – July 14-19, 2025. Contact the camp for pricing. Camp MITIOG is a week-long camp for children ages 8-16 living with spina bifida. Children participate in camping activities including swimming, fishing, canoeing, arts and crafts, nature classes, classes on self-help medical care and evening campfires. Camp MITIOG is held at Lake Doniphan Conference and Retreat Center which is located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri and provides a wheelchair accessible environment.

Camp No Limits, Specialized Overnight Family Camp, Lake Forest, ILL – June 19-22, 2025. Cost: $500 per person. Camp No Limits was developed to address the needs of children with limb loss/limb difference and their families and provide an opportunity to meet other families. Camp No Limits runs camps more camp weeks in various states.

Camp Rainbow for St. Louis Children’s Hospital Patients with Cancer and Blood Disorders, Specialized Overnight Youth, Teen, and Family Mini-Camp, held at Sunnyhill Adventures in Dittmer, MO –  for youth. We give children dealing with a pediatric cancer or blood-related diseases and their families time to have a fun while interacting with others in treatment. Your child must either be diagnosed with a cancer or blood-related disease and be treated by one of the St. Louis Children’s Hospitals OR be a sibling of a child diagnosed with a cancer or blood-related disease and treated by one of the St. Louis Children’s Hospitals. Teen Camps for ages 14-18: Teen SIBS Camp June 1 – June 4, 2025, Teen Oncology Overnight Camp June 8 – June 11, 2025, Teen Family Camp August 29 – September 1, 2025. Cost: FREE ~ Information on youth camps for ages 6-13 is coming soon.

Camp Wartburg Shepherding Sheep Camp, Specialized Youth and Adult Overnight Camp, Waterloo, ILL – a Mini Camp for ages 10-65+, June 1-5, 2025. Cost: $800. The Shepherding Sheep Program at Camp Wartburg is an experience designed to get children and adults with disabilities outdoors and in an environment of interaction with others. Camp Wartburg’s participant to counselor ratio is 1:1 or 1:2 staff/volunteers per child/adult. 1-618-939-7715. Complete the Shepherding Sheep Application Here ~ Camp Wartburg also offers traditional youth and teen overnight camps, see information in camp section below.

Camp Hickory Hill, Specialized Youth and Teen Overnight Camp, Columbia, MO – for ages 7-17 with diabetes. June 22-28 for ages 13-17; June 29-July 5 for ages 7-12. Cost: Sliding scale fee from $400-$1,200 depending on family income. Camp Hickory Hill sustains a community, culture and medically-sound program of support for chilcren with diabetes, using our camp environment to foster education, selfreliance, confidence, an active lifestyle and skill in the successful management of diabetes. 

Heartland Camp, Specialized Adult Overnight Mini Camp, Kansas City, MO – Friendship Camp for Adults With Disabilities, August 5-August 8, 2025, Cost: $650. Christian Camp where campers participate in daily activities including Bible study, worship, swimming, crafts, games, carnival, dance party, and a final talent show to end the week.

Special Olympics Summer Camps, Specialized Youth and Adult Overnight Camp, Jefferson City, MO – for all ages. The Gary Brimer Summer Sports Camp is for athletes of Special Olympics to experience high intensity activities including sports, fishing, art, nature, health, and more. Summer 2025 dates TBD – Cost: $300 with scholarships available. Camp Courage Mini Camp is a 3-day camp specifically catered for athletes with low motor skills with a focus on sports such as bocce, basketball and track and field. 2025 dates to be announced – Camp Courage Cost: $150

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Camp MoVal, Specialized Overnight Retreat Camp for Adults, Union, MO – Adventures in the Community for ages 18 and older, August 4-9, 2024 ~ Cost:  $599.  We have a beautiful lake, an archery range, plenty of hiking, and cabin camping. Special needs campers must be able to negotiate camp environment with little or no supervision. Family Camp – June 30-July 4, 2024; Cost: $199 person. Enjoy a self-directed 3-day getaway to enjoy the beauty of nature and take part in some of our activities such as canoeing, campfires, and more. No supervision is provided for Family Camp, so sign up a caregiver if you need supervision for your disability. Facebook Page

Meramec Adventure Camp, Specialized Weeklong Overnight Camp,Steelville, MO – for Youth on the Autism Spectrum, 2024 Camp Dates: July 29- Aug 2, 2024, Cost: $980, Deposit: $100. Age 7 and older. Returning campers get priority registration, then spots are first come and fill quickly.  Completed applications do not guarantee a slot in camp. Email Kassey Odneal at [email protected] ~ Facebook Page

DASA Camp WeCanDu, Specialized Youth and Teen Overnight Camp, Babler State Park, St. Louis, MO – June 16-21, 2024, Cost: TBD but expect $350-$400. Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA) Camp WeCanDu provides children living with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, visual impairments, and many other forms of physical disabilities come together at camp to create a fun and engaging social support system and discover natural abilities that stay with them for a lifetime.

 

Camp Guardian, Specialized Youth and Adult Overnight Camp Babler State Park in St. Louis, MO, for all ages. June 24-28, 2024, Cost: FREE due to generous donations. We provide a FREE week of summer overnight camp for individuals of all ages with special needs; Missouri National Guard citizen-soldiers, airmen and retirees, and family members of military. Application close APRIL 1, 2024

Next Ed Challenge Program, Specialized Young Adult Overnight Adventure, June 24-28 or July 15-19, 2024, Location: University of Missouri – St. Louis; Cost: Overnight $1,000. Run by the St. Louis Arc, this summer program for adults ages 18-30 is an adventure of independent living and community recreation. Email: [email protected] or call 314-569-2211. NextEd also offers a Day Program (see Specialized Day Camp section below). NextEd 2024 Flyer

Community Overnight Camps 2025

These programs serve primarily children without disabilities. Services vary by location so talk with the camp about your child’s support needs to ensure they are able to accommodate. 

Cub Creek Science Camp, Traditional Youth and Teen Overnight, Rolla, MO – for ages 7-17, weekly from June 1-August 9, 2025 ~ $1,350 per week. With more than 300 animals and over 100 species, our overnight summer camp is an animal lover’s paradise. We offer animal camp, science camp, adventure camp, vet camp, nature camp, and traditional summer camp activities such as swimming, fishing, hiking, arts and crafts, and ropes course. Campers experience our amazing animal farm and adopt a friend for the week. The first and last week are prorated. See website for details. 

YMCA Camp Lakewood, Traditional Youth and Teen Overnight,  Potosi, MO – for youth ages 8-16. Weeklong Camp Weeks from June 8-August 1, 2025. Cost: Main Camp for ages 8-12 is $980-$1,180; East Camp for ages 13-16 is $775-$995; Additional fees added for specialty topic camps. Mini Camp June 15-18, 2025, June 29-July 2, 2025, and August 3-8, 2025 for $590. Group size is about 15, individualized supports available upon request and meeting with camp staff prior to attending. 

Camp Wartburg, Traditional Youth and Teen Overnight, Waterloo, IL – for youth in grades 1-9 with leadership camps for high school youth. Cost: $800 depending on camp selected. Dates available from June 8-12 & weekly June 22 through August 8, 2025. Camp Wartburg offers an array of overnight summer programs for all ages. Sign your kids up for a fun and faith-based summer program. 1-618-939-7715. Information

Camp Manitowa,Traditional Youth and Teen Overnight Camp, Benton, ILL, camp for youth in 2nd-10th grades – Trips for high school youth in grades 9, 10, & 11. One, two, and three-week sessions available from June 22-August 2, 2025; Cost: $1,400-$3,495 depending on camp selected. Our small property is ideal for helping kids feel safe and comfortable. We serve 80-125 campers each session which allows kids to make friends quickly and become an important person in our overall camp family. 

Sherwood Forest, Traditional Youth and Teen Multi-Week Overnight Camp, Lesterville, MO – for youth grades 1-9. Mini Camp (1st and 2nd Graders): June 10-16, 2025, Cost: $35; Explorer Camp (3rd – 5th Graders), June 19-July 2, 2025, Cost: $50; Leadership Camp (6th – 9th Graders), July 8-August 4, 2025, Cost: $75. Sherwood Forest Quest Program serves children from low-income households and underserved communities in Missouri and Illinois, who live at or below the federal poverty line. It is also a requirement that campers themselves have a strong interest in going to camp and campers MUST commit to staying entire camp.

Camp Sabra, Traditional Youth and Teen Overnight Camp, Lake Ozark, MO – for youth entering 3rd-10th grades. One, two, and four-week sessions from June 8-July 31, 2025. Cost: $1,519-$6,850 depending on week selected. Camp Sabra is a premier Missouri Jewish camp that fosters life-long friendships, Jewish identity, and encourages social and physical growth.

Girl Scout Camp, Traditional Youth and Teen Overnight and Day Camps for girls in grades 1-12; Leadership program for ages 14 and older. Weeks in May, June, & July, 2025 at our camp properties in Barnhart and Troy, MO. Cost varies by camp. Girl Scout camps are the perfect way to try new things, make new friends and experience new places. Search for a location near you at Overnight and Day Camp Catalog

Scouts BSA, Traditional Youth and Teen Overnight Camps for ages 6-20. Cost: $200-$425 with early bird discounts; Camp weeks in June and July, 2025. Locations at Scout owned camps in Missouri and Illinois. Scouting offers overnight camps for boys and girls ages 6-20. In addition to traditional summer camps, Scouts BSA offers specialty camps in STEM, High Adventure, Horsemanship, Eagle Award Camps, and more. If you don’t belong to a troop, sign up as a provisional member to be added to a group. Scouts with disabilities must contact the camp to make arrangements for high supervision needs. Scout BSA Camps, ages 11-20 ~ Cub Scout Camp-ages 6-11

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Younglife Clearwater Cove Youth Camp, Traditional Weeklong Overnight is a Christian organization providing fun, adventurous experiences in a relationship-based setting through chapters across the St. Louis Metro Area. Join a Younglife group to get more information on overnight camps planned for the St. Louis area chapter. Information

Specialized Youth and Family Day Camps 2025

These providers focus primarily on serving people with disabilities. Staff ratio and services vary by camp so talk to the provider to discuss your support needs. 

Variety’s 2024 Adventure Day Camp, FREE Specialized Day Camp for ages 4-20. St. Louis, MO – Registration for Summer Camp 2025 Opens January 13, 2025. Campers are allowed to attend camp for ONE week only. Six camp weeks from June 2-July 18, 2025. At camp, Variety Kids are empowered to form new friendships, try new things, grow in self-esteem, and explore the world around them with independence and confidence. Each camper is paired with a counselor “buddy” to ensure their needs are met each day.  The location of Camp changes each day to accommodate different activities and adventures, all within the St. Louis region. For information, contact Amy at [email protected] or 314-720-7719. Information

Harbor Unlimited Camp Lighthouse Family Retreat Day Camp, Specialized Family Day Camp, Wright City, MO – May 24-27, 2024 at StrongTower Ranch, 63390. Cost: $175 for camper with a disability and a sliding scale fee for each family member or caregiver attending to support the camper. Our family special needs disability summer day camp features parent events, sibling events, group games, enrichment activities, bonfire, water activities, worship, crafts, horsemanship, and a chance to try adapted water skiing on Friday at Lake St. Louis, MO. 

The J: Jewish Community Center, Traditional Day Camp with Services for Disabilities, Creve Coeur and Chesterfield – Youth in grades K-7, weeks from June 2-August 1, 2025. Cost: $330-$355 per week. Locations: Creve Coeur and Chesterfield. Every youth is welcome at the J and our camps feature the activities kids love most like swimming, sports, gymnastics and arts. Contact Sarah Loos, [email protected] or 314-442-3166 at the Life Enrichment Department for inclusion services up to 1:1 staffing. Ask about TEEN SKILLS CAMP for ages 15-21 at the Creve Coeur location, and ADULT year-round programs at the J.

Exceptional Equestrian, Specialized Youth Horse Camp, Washington, MO – Youth ages 6-15, Saddle UP Camp for new riders is June 2-6 & June 16-20, 2025; Giddy UP camp is for experienced riders, June 9-13 and June 23-27, 2025. Cost: $350 per week. Full days from 9:00 am-3:00 pm Mon-Fri. Our summer programs offer a variety of activities and learning experiences with horses and horseback riding.

LifeBridge Partnership, Specialized Day Camp for ages 8-20, St. Louis County and St. Charles – 2025 Dates: TBD, Cost $150 per week. Our camps provide youth with disabilities who are age 8-18 (up to 21 if still in school) opportunities to participate in a variety of activities, field trips, and fun. Registration opens in Spring 2025. Information

iCan Bike Camp, Specialized Learn to Bike Day Camp: No Locations for 2025 in Missouri. WE NEED AN ORGANIZATION TO BRING CAMP TO ST. LOUIS IN 2025: Can you be an iCan Bike Host? iCan Bike programs are for people with disabilities ages eight and up who want to learn to ride a 2-wheel bike. The vast majority of people with disabilities never have the experience of independently riding a conventional two-wheel bicycle during their lifetime. Defying these odds is why we exist. 

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Camp Ausome – St. Louis, MO:Specialized Youth Day Camp for children with autism ages 6-11. The Freddie Ford Foundation sponsors this week designed specifically to meet individual needs of the campers with staff who understand autism. We can providing care on a 1:1 basis as needed. Camp includes sports, activities, games and crafts for children of all abilities. 2024 Camp Information

Lydia Cox Bike Camp – Chesterfield, MO: Specialized Biking Program June 16-21, 2024 at Epic Empowerment Campus, 17795 Wild Horse Creek Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005, Chesterfield, MO. This 5-day program teaches youth how to ride a standard bicycle through a process of graduated steps toward independent riding. 80% of participants ride a 2-wheeled bicycle by the end of the week. The rest gain immeasurable confidence and skills toward riding independently.  Participants must be age 8 or older, attend all 5 days, be under 220 lbs, and be able to walk and sidestep without assistive devices. Session #1: 8:00 am – 9:15 am Session #2:  9:35 am – 10:50 am Session #3:  11:10 pm – 12:25 pm Session #4:  1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Session #5:  3:05 pm – 4:20 pm. Cost $150 per rider. For information, contact [email protected] or call 573-826-0223. Volunteers are Needed – Register Here

CAMP LITTLE GIANT 2024, Carbondale, IL: Specialized Youth Day Camp & Adult Day Retreat for ages 10-adult, located at SIUE Touch of Nature Center in Edwardsville, Illinois. In past years, Little Giant has offered overnight programs, but for 2024, we are ONLY offering DAY programs with a camper/staff small group ratio of 4:1. LILY PADS, ages 10-17: June 10-14, July 7-10, 2024 ~ $750, Camp is tailored to the special needs of children who struggle in social spheres or need a little more attention than a traditional camp may offer. ADULT RETREAT, ages 18 & older ~ $750, June 17-21, July 15-19, July 22-26, 2024 an exhilarating summer session crafted for adults with disabilities seeking the thrill of adventure and the serenity of nature exploration. DYNA CAMP, ages 10-17, June 24-28, 2024 ~ $750 for youth with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD). We focus on providing a positive experience with consistency and successes for each camper.

Starkloff Dream Big Spring Events and Summer Career Camp – St. Louis, MO: Specialized Youth Day Camp for youth ages 11-21 who want to learn more about career options in a fun camp environment. Cost is $500 per week. Four weeks available beginning June 10 through July 26, 2024. Location will be announced soon. Join us for one of our Spring Events to see what Dream Big is all about. 

Miriam Learning Center Academic Support Camps, Specialized Academic Youth Day Camp for youth in grades K-12. Our academic and therapeutic summer camps provide individualized instruction, research-based interventions, and certified/licensed, professionals will ensure your child builds confidence and skills in reading, writing, speech or social/emotional development. Cost: $1,120 to $2,100 per session.

STAGES St. Louis Performing Arts Academy: Specialized Tween & Adult Theater Camp, Access the Arts, Inclusive Special Needs Day Camp for age 12 and older. Dates: Mon-Fri, June 17-28, 2024 from 1-4pm, Cost: $275. Summer Production: This 2-week, half day camp is designed for youth living with physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities to perform a fully staged musical theatre production. In just two weeks, campers will work together to learn songs, scenes, and choreography from a musical while enjoying daily activities like acting games and group outings to improve confidence and assist in developing social skills.

Next Ed Challenge Day Program, Specialized Young Adult Adventure, August 5-9 or August 12-19, 2024, Location: Airbnb near Forest Park, Time: Monday-Friday; 9 AM – 4 PM. Cost: $500 per week.  Run by the St. Louis Arc, this summer daytime program for adults ages 18-30 is an adventure of independent living and community recreation. Website ~ Email: [email protected] or call 314-569-2211. NextEd also offers an Overnight program. See camp section above. NextEd Flyer

Neighborhood Experiences, Specialized Teen Program, Dates: June 10-August 2, 2024 ~ Cost: $300. Neighborhood Experiences is an eight-week summer pre-employment training project that supports youth ages 13-20 with disabilities living in St. Louis City and St. Louis County. Participants explore job opportunities, practice workplace expectations through volunteering, and develop the hard & soft skills needed to be successful in the workforce. For information call Donny Conner at 314-817-2293.

TREEHouse Summer Horse Camp, Specialized Day Camp for ages 6 and older, 4 hours per day. Dates: June 3-7, June 17-21, 2024, July 8-12, July 22-26, 2024, Cost: $485 per week, Time: 9am-1pm daily. Join us for a small group camp opportunity for up to four individuals (ages six and up) each day for a full week. Campers will practice horsemanship and riding skills along with nature-oriented activities and crafts. Campers must be able to sit on a horse independently with only a leader and pose no flight risk.

TASK (Team Activities for Special Kids), Specialized Youth and Teen Day Camp, various camps for youth ages 5-14, teen camp for ages 15-19 and after hours camp for ages 19 and older. History’s Mysteries Camp at TASK, June 17-21 Ages 15 and older; June 24-28 for ages 5-14. TASK-CBC Camp: July 8-12 for ages 5 and older. TASK Camp St. Louis Style, July 15-19 for ages 5 and older. COST: $175 per week. TASK Night Out, July 22-26 from 3-6pm for ages 19 and older – $80. You must enroll in a TASK activity this spring before coming to summer camp.

Train Your Brain, Wash U OT Services,Specialized Youth Half Day Camp for youth who have poor attention, planning, and organization skills. Sessions for Youth in grades 3-5: June 24-28 ~ July 22-26 ~ July 29-Aug 2, 2024, Sessions for youth in grades 6-8: July 15-19 ~ July 22-26 ~ July 29-Aug 2, 2024. Offsite session for grades 3-5 on Aug 5-9, 2024 at YMCA in Washington, MO. Cost: $125 which includes project planning kit to take home.Children who just completed elementary school grades 3-5 or middle school grades 6-8 are eligible to register for this half-day, week-long summer camp. Project skills like planning, goal setting, organizing, and time management are directly taught and practiced with brain games and STEM projects.

Leaps and Bounds, Specialized Youth Day Camp and Therapy programs. Ages 3-14. Our therapeutic day camps for ages 5-12 are a great option for children who struggle in large, traditional camp programs. They are week-long learning enrichment programs that incorporate therapeutic activities to address your child’s needs and include lessons incorporating reading, science, and social studies. Call for pricing: (636) 928-LEAP (5327).

St. Louis Arc, Neighborhood Experiences, Specialized Teen Program, held at the Arc Building in St. Louis, MO.This summer program serves St. Louis County and City Residents, ages 13 to 20 who have intellectual and developmental disabilities to engage in volunteer and work experiences, achieve personal and career goals, expand their social network, and create a professional resume and portfolio. Register online

Camp Circle Star, Specialized Youth Day Camp in Hillsboro, MO. Weeks from June 10 – August 9, 2024. Cost: $400 per week plus optional $50 per week for transportation to camp from our Ballwin office. Our campers with autism need specialized camping experiences, so we provide 1:1 supervision for everyone. We meet at our Ballwin office and ride together to our private camp location for a day of fun and friendship. Request a slot HERE

Community Youth Day Camps 2025:

These programs serve primarily children without disabilities. Services vary by location so talk with the camp about your child’s support needs to ensure they are able to accommodate. 

Vetta Sports,Traditional Youth Day Camp, for ages 5-12 at five locations in St. Louis/St. Charles, weekly from May 27-August 15, 2024. Registration for 2025 opens on January 15. Choose from soccer, racquetball, pickleball, and hockey camps. We integrate sports with traditional camp activities guaranteed to keep your child active. (Pricing may change) 2024 Cost: Early Bird – $195-235 per week depending on location selected, plus $40 membership fee; early bird pricing and daily rates available.

COCA, Creative Arts, University City, MO: Traditional Youth and Teen Day Camp for ages 3-18, Registration opens on Monday, January 27, 2025. Weeks from May 27-August 15, 2025 Over 200 topical camp weeks to pick from including singing, acting, art, dance, circus, clay, cooking, fashion, jewelry, lego, sewing, zombie acting, and more. Camp weeks for ages 3-18 (up to age 21 for ballet); Cost $148-$312 depending on camp selected. INCLUSION SERVICES AND SLIDING SCALE FEES AVAILABLE

College for Kids, St. Charles, Traditional Youth Day Camp with half day sessions for ages 5-14. Registration opens on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Camps run from June 2 – August 8, 2025. Held at St. Charles Community College in June, July, and August, 2024. Learning and having fun go hand-in-hand this summer at St. Charles Community College’s College for All Kids (CFAK) camps. The College for All Kids summer camps are now enrolling for more than 150 academic enrichment and sports camps. Cost varies by camp selected. 

Laumeier Sculpture Garden Art Camps – St. Louis, MO: Traditional Youth and Teen Day Camp for youth ages through age 18. 2025 Registration begins on January 17, 2025. Cost varies by camp. Adventure into an inspiring new world full of sculptures, natural wonders, and imaginative art projects! Experience the woodland trails, creek, and green spaces of Laumeier Sculpture Park’s beautiful 105-acre campus and get creative in our engaging education spaces. Sessions start June 10, 2024. LITTLE BUDS ART CAMP: Ages 3-6 / Half-day, weekly sessions; ART ADVENTURERS Ages 5-10 / Full-day, weekly sessions / Monday – Friday; ART SQUAD, Ages 11-15 / Full-day, weekly sessions / Monday – Friday; CREATIVE WORKSHOP SERIES, Ages 13-18 / Half-day sessions / Wednesdays.

YMCA Summer Camps, Traditional Youth Day Camp, Sign up by Jan. 31 and SAVE 10% with code SUMMER2025, day camp for ages 6-12 with 89 locations in the St. Louis and St. Charles Metro area. We offer youth the opportunity to have fun in a traditional day camp setting. Cost and dates vary by branch, so contact your closest branch for more information.

Varsity Tutors, PLUS, Virtual Youth and Teen Camps and Classes for youth through high school age. Keep your student engaged all summer with 100’s of fun classes taught by an instructor by ZOOM.  Large group STAR classes are always FREE and are open to all ages.

Camp Invention STEM Camp: Traditional Youth Day Camp for grades K-6. Weeks of June 16, July 7, 14, and 21, 2024 at locations in St. Charles and St. Louis, MO. Cost: $275-$285 per week. Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they jump into limitless STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fun with opportunities to imagine, experiment and create.

Girl Scout Day Camp, Traditional Youth Day Camp for school age girls with weeks in June and July, 2025 in St. Louis and St. Charles. Cost varies by session selected. Girl Scout Day Camps are the perfect way to try new things, make new friends and experience new places.Summer Catalog

Scouts BSA: Traditional Youth Day Camp for boys and girls entering grades K-5 with weeks in June and July, 2025. Cost: $75-$125. Camp locations available in St. Louis, St. Charles, and Illinois. Day camps are a great place to have fun, build memories, learn new skills/hobbies in a safe, educational, environment. Healthy, fun outdoor activities such as archery, BB guns, slingshots, fishing, hiking, STEM, and games for girls and boys, Scouts and non-Scouts alike. Scouts with disabilities must contact the camp to make arrangements for high supervision needs. Information

St. Louis Repertory Theater, Traditional Youth Day Camp

AR Workshop: Inclusive Crafting Classes for all ages and Youth Summer Day Camps for youth. Spring 2025 classes now enrolling. Cost varies by class selected. Participants with disabilities are welcome, but must bring their own support person if assistance or supervision is needed.

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Ranken Jordan Summer Adventure Academy, Traditional Day Camp for youth in middle and high school. Middle School Camps: July 8-12, 2024 in Wentzville, MO; July 15-19, 2024 in St. Louis, MO; July 22-26, 2024 in St. Louis, MO; High School Camp: July 22-26, 2024 in St. Louis, MO. Cost: $200 per camp.

Boys & Girls Club Summer Day Camp – St. Louis– Traditional Day Camp for ages 6-18; Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Louis offers one of the most affordable, SAFE, high-quality summer day camp programs in the Bi-State region. Our summer campers, ages 5-16, participate in educational, recreational, and social activities including opportunities for creativity, sports and recreation, swimming, teen and STEM programs, music studio, and Esports. Camps include a nutritious breakfast and lunch. Cost varies by location selected. 

Boys and Girls Club, Summer Blast Day Camp – St. Charles, MO ~ Traditional Day Campfor ages 6-18 happening weekly from June 3 – August 9, 2024. Cost: $135 per week for the first child, $115 per week for each additional child. register by April 1 for $25 discount per week. Daily meals, special events, and field trips are included in this cost. $35 annual Membership fee required. Flyer

St. Louis COUNTY Park Department, Traditional Day Camp for ages 5-12 plus some specialty camps for pre-schoolers ages 3-5 and teens up to age 15. Weekly from June 3-August, 9, 2024. Cost $120 per week. Camp Queeny (West County), Camp Kennedy (South County), Camp Eagle Nest (North County). Specialty camps in science and art. 

St. Charles COUNTY Park Department,Traditional Day Camp for ages 6-14 depending on camp selected. Weeks in June and July, 2023. Choose from art, nature, sports, and history camp. Cost $75-$150.

Municipal Parks, Traditional Day Camp for ages 6-12. Enjoy traditional games, crafts, sports, swimming, and field trips.
St. Charles Area Inclusion Coordinator Brita Weight, 314-359-9970. St. Peters (registration opens Feb 1) ~ O’Fallon
Southwest St. Louis County Inclusion Coordinator Terri Johnson, 314-835-6157
North County St. Louis Region Recreation Inclusion Services, 314-839-5575
Mid County St. Louis Inclusion Coordinator Sarah Croy, 314-290-8507

Little Gym, Traditional Half Day Campsfor ages 3-12 at 2 locations: St. Louis in Fenton and St. Charles in St. Peters, MO. Combining fun physical activity, games, and arts & crafts, we’ll help your child beat the summer heat by staying cool at The Little Gym. Fenton: $35 per day, with morning and afternoon sessions; St. Peters $40 per day with afternoon sessions. 

Imagination Pottery, Wentzville MO:  Traditional Art Day Camp for ages 6-12; Cost $143 for 3-day camp session from 9am-12 noon, weeks in June, July, and August, 2024. Kids will have a blast painting, sculpting with clay, and using their imagination to bring their artwork to life. ​Camp is Tuesday – Thursday from 9am – Noon, campers must be at least 6 years old or going into Kindergarten, and we will provide a snack and drink each day.

Abra-Kid-Abra, Traditional Day Camp for Magic and Circus Performance; ages 6-14 at locations in St. Louis and St. Charles. Magic, Comedy, Balloons, and math-e-magic camps. Cost varies from $65-$235 depending on location selected. Call 314-961-6912, or click here for the 2024 Camp Schedule

Artscope Summer Camp, Traditional Day Camp for grades K-5 from June 3-August 16, 2024 and grades 6-8 from July 24-August 11, 2024. Cost $350/week. at Tower Grove Park, Artscope’s Summer Camp Create features expert visual art instruction by Artscope’s experienced teaching artists, special guests artists, lots of screen-free outdoor play, and supervised exploration of magical Tower Grove Park. We emphasize reducing our footprint by using natural, recycled and upcycled materials for our art. 314-865-0060.

Strength and Honor,Traditional Day Camp, for ages 4-14, (details for summer 2024 are not yet posted). We provide a positive core set of values so our youth make rational and logical decisions for themselves and the community.  Contact camp coordinator Albert Harrold for 2024 camp information: 314-723-7582. 

Code Ninjas: Traditional Day Camp for ages 8-14, Wildwood MO. Half Day summer camps the weeks of June 10, 17, 24, July 8, 15, nd 22 in topics like Roblox, Minecraft, 3-D Printing, AI, Game Design, and more. Cost: $199-$274 depending on camp selected. 

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