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Recreation Council Summer Opportunities Guide for 2025

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. Videos recorded at the Recreation Council “CAMP SUMMIT” follow the camp descriptions below and showcase camp staff talking about the exciting things happening at their camp. 

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 with early bird discounts and scholarships available through camp office. We invite people with disabilities and chronic illnesses to experience a Christian summer camp with activitities adapted so each person, regardless of ability, can participate. Each week is geared to a specific age range and a set of diagnoses. Campers are matched one-on-one with a volunteer Missionary so they can get the full support they need. We have a full medical facility with nurses and doctors equipped to accommodate any medical needs. Special diets can be accommodated. Sibling weeks are available so families can enjoy camp together. Volunteers age 13 and older are needed to be camp assistants. Camp Video ~ Camp Summit 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, 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.

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. 

Camp MoVal, Specialized Overnight Retreat Camp for Adults, Union, MO – Adventures in the Community for ages 18 and older, August 3-8, 2025 ~ Cost: $625.  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 29-July 3, 2025; Cost: $208 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

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.

Meramec Adventure Camp, Specialized Weeklong Overnight Camp, Steelville, MO – for Youth ages 7+ on the Autism Spectrum, June 22-24, 2025. Cost: $600. Meramec Adventure Ranch offers therapeutic adventure and wilderness programs to help the youth and families confront personal challenges, and discover inner courage and a renewed passion for life.We offers ropes courses, aquatic adventures, camping, climbing, kayaking, biking, team challenges, and more. 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 2025 Camp Dates and cost to be announced. 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.

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

Joni and Friends, 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 Rachel.Riney@joniandfriends.org

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

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. 

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, 2025 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.

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

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 Guardian, Specialized Youth and Adult Overnight Camp Babler State Park in St. Louis, MO, for all ages. 2025 Camp Dates to be announced. 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.

St. Louis Arc Next Ed Challenge Program, Specialized Young Adult Overnight Adventure, 2025 Camp details to be announced. 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).

 

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 per week from 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. (Shepherding Sheep Specialized Camp is June 1-5 – listed above). 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

Younglife Clearwater Cove Youth Camp, Traditional Weeklong Overnight Youth Camp 2025 Camp Dates and cost to be announced. Younglife 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 opened January 13, 2025. Campers are allowed to attend camp for ONE week only – $100 refundable deposit is required to save your week. 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 at Lake St. Louis, MO. Flyer

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 314-442-3295 at the Life Enrichment Department for inclusion services up to 1:1 staffing. Adult and year-round programs are also offered for people with disabilities 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 and St. Charles – Weeks listed below. Cost is $150. 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. June 9-13, 2025 is Teen Camp. June 23-27, 2025 is St. Louis County Camp at Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Lane, St. Louis, 63146. July 14-18 & July 21-25 is St. Louis City Camp at Thomas Dunn Learning Center, 3113 Gasconade Street, St. Louis, 63118. July 21-25: August 4-8 & 11-15, 2025 is St. Charles Camp at Knights of Columbus Hall, 5701 State Route N, Cottleville, 63304. Information

Miriam Learning Center Academic Support Camps, Specialized Academic Youth Day Camp for youth in grades K-12. Three-Week sessions, June 9-27, 2025 and July 7-25, 2025. 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: $1,300 to $2,100 per session depending on camp selected.

St. Louis Arc Neighborhood Experiences, Specialized Teen Program for ages 13-20, Dates: June 9-August 1, 2025 ~ 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. Register HERE ~ For information contact Paige Hawes, 314-817-2249, [email protected]. Learn more about eligibility, program dates, and the application process, Click here

Camp Independence, Specialized day camp for ages 7-18 with Cerebral Palsy: June 9–13, June 16–20, June 23–27, July 7–11, July 14–18, July 21–25, 2025, TIME: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; LOCATION: Webster Groves Recreation Complex, 33 E. Glendale, Webster, MO. Camp activities include adaptive basketball, dance, soccer, martial arts, baseball, swimming, yoga, and more. Participants will receive specialized attention from pediatric therapists in adaptive sports programs designed to challenge campers to increase their activity level, aerobic fitness, strength, and balance in a safe, fun, and rewarding atmosphere. Summer Camp Independence 2025 camper registration is open Feb. 3-March 3, 2025.  www.stlouischildrens.org ~ 314-454-2642

Leaps and Bounds, Specialized Youth Day Camp and Therapy programs in St. Peters, for 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). Summer Program Flyer

We Rock the Spectrum Gym, Specialized Youth Camp in Fenton, MO, for ages 5-11. Camp weeks from June 2-August 15, 2025. Weekly fee is $379 or daily fee of $79 with $20 fee for 1:1 services. Our gym is a place for children of all ability levels to play and grow together. As the only kid’s gym that offers an inclusive philosophy, we have found all children can benefit from our uniquely designed sensory equipment that is specifically designed to aid children with sensory processing disorders.

Camp Circle Star, Specialized Youth Day Camp in Hillsboro, MO. Contact camp for dates. Cost: $400 per week plus optional $50 fee 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. Contact Renee at 314-667-4766 or [email protected]

STAGES St. Louis Performing Arts Summer Production Camp: Specialized Tween & Adult Theater Half-Day Camp, all ages. 2 week half day camp, Mon-Fri, June 9-20, 2025 from 1-4pm, Cost: $325. Summer Production:This particular opportunity is designed for campers 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. ATA allows musical theatre to be accessible to performers of all ages and abilities in a safe and supportive environment.

Starkloff Institute Dream Big Summer Career Camp – St. Louis, MO: Specialized Youth Day Camp for youth ages 11-21. Middle School Camps (ages 11-14): June 9-13, 2025 & July 7-11, 2025; High School Camps (ages 14-21): six-day camps.June 20+23-28, 2025 & July 18+21-25, 2025. Cost varies by camp selected. The Dream Big program empowers college and technical school-bound youth with disabilities to dream big about their future. The program shows students that they can do many things that their non-disabled peers can do, and they should not limit their career goals. Students spend each day exploring careers with one of our partner companies and learn the necessary skills to build a career. Each week is tailored to a specific career area based on the age and interests. Virtual information sessions for parents: March 12, April 10, May 7.

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.  Contact provider for 2025 camp dates and costs. Email: [email protected]     Phone: 314-282-5003

Camp Little Giant, Carbondale, IL: Specialized Youth Day Camp fro age 10+ & Adult Day Retreats. 2025 camp dates and costs to be announced. Camp is located at the beautiful SIUE Touch of Nature Center in Edwardsville, Illinois. Camp Little Giant has served campers with disabilities since 1952. It was the first camp of its kind in the nation, the first camp accredited by the American Camp Association, and ultimately paved the way for the Special Olympics. From swimming and environmental education to boating, sports, games, outdoor education, and arts and crafts, every week promises memorable opportunities for growth and fun.

Next Ed Challenge, St. Louis Arc Day Program, Specialized Young Adult Adventure for ages 18-30, 2025 camp dates and costs to be announced. Location: Airbnb near Forest Park. The St. Louis Arc offers 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

TREEHouse Summer Horse Camp, Specialized Day Camp for ages 6 and older, 4 hours per day. 2025 camp dates and costs to be announced. 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, 2025 camp dates and costs to be announced. Various camps for youth ages 5-14, teen camp for ages 15-19 and after hours camp for ages 19 and older. 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 in grades 3-8. 2025 camp dates and costs to be announced.for youth who have poor attention, planning, and organization skills. Project skills like planning, goal setting, organizing, and time management are directly taught and practiced with brain games and STEM projects.

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. 

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. 

St. Louis COUNTY Parks-Camp Queeny, Traditional Day Camp for ages 5-12: Registration opens on March 3, 2025. Weekly from June 2-August, 8, 2025. Cost $120 per week. Camp is held at the Greensfelder Recreation Center in Queeny Park in West County on Weidman Road. Specialty fishing camps for $160 per week. Specialty art and science camps for $360 per week.

St. Charles COUNTY Park Department, Traditional Day Camp for ages 6-14 depending on camp selected. Weeks in June and July. Choose from art, nature, sports, and history camp. Cost: $75-$150 with 7 locations. Camp Descriptions Here

Municipal Parks in St. Louis, MO, Traditional Day Camp for ages 6-12. Enjoy traditional games, crafts, sports, swimming, and field trips.
Southwest St. Louis County Inclusion Coordinator Terri Johnson, 314-835-6157
Mid County St. Louis Inclusion Coordinator Sarah Croy, 314-290-8507
North County St. Louis Region Recreation Inclusion Services, 314-839-5575

Municipal Parks in St. Charles, MO: 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 ~ O’Fallon, MO ~ Wentzville ~ City of St. Charles

Vetta Sports,Traditional Youth Day Camp, for ages 5-12 at five locations in St. Louis/St. Charles, weekly from May 27- August 15, 2025. Cost: $200-$260 per week depending on location selected, plus $40 membership fee; early bird discounts and daily rates are available.Choose from soccer, racquetball, pickleball, and hockey camps. We integrate sports with traditional camp activities guaranteed to keep your child active.

COCA, Creative Arts, University City, MO: Traditional Youth and Teen Day Camp for ages 3-18. 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. 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,  for ages 4-13. Cost,  dates, and ages served varies by branch. Sign up by Feb. 28 and SAVE 5% with code CAMP2025 . Discover a summer of fun at the YMCA! Our age-tailored camps cater to preschoolers, teens, and everyone in between across 20+ convenient St. Louis and Metro East locations. Choose from Traditional Day Camp or Special Interest Camps, with Before and After Camp Care available to extend hours. Offerings may differ by location, so explore our exciting camp lineups at a YMCA near you.

Camp Invention STEM Camp: Traditional Youth Day Camp for grades K-6. Weeks in June and July, 2025 at locations in St. Charles and St. Louis, MO. Cost: $275-$295 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. Also offering a VIRTUAL camp you can do at home.

Boys and Girls Club, Summer Blast Day Camp – ST. CHARLES, MO ~ Traditional Day Camp for ages 6-18,  2025 Summer Camp Registration Opens on Feb. 28, 2025. Cost: TBD per week for the first child, with family and early bird discounts. Our daytime Summer Camp gives youth a summer to remember filled with friends, outside adventures, and new discoveries. Summer Camp includes meals, snacks, field trips, and special activities. Daily meals, special events, and field trips are included in this cost. Annual Membership fee required. 

Boys & Girls Club Summer Day Camp – ST. LOUIS ~ Traditional Day Camp for ages 6-18.  6 locations across the St. Louis Metro area, Cost varies by location selected. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) offers one of the most affordable, safe, and quality summer day camp programs in the Bi-State region. Our summer campers, ages 6-18, participate in educational, recreational, and social activities including opportunities for creativity, sports and recreation, teen and STEM programs, music studio, and Esports. Camp includes a nutritious breakfast and lunch.

Strength and Honor, Traditional Day Camp, for ages 5-14, weekly from June 2-27 & July 7-August 1, 2025.  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. Camp weeks available from June 2-August 16, 2025. Cost: $199 ages 5-7 & $224-$249 ages 8-14. Half Day summer camps in topics like Roblox, Minecraft, 3-D Printing, AI, Game Design, and more. Camp is located at Code Ninjas,16747 Main St Wildwood, MO 63040 

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

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.

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.

Ranken Jordan Summer Adventure Academy, Traditional Day Camp for youth in middle and high school. Middle School Camps:2025 camp dates and costs to be announced.

Little Gym, Traditional Half Day Camps for 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.  2025 camp dates and costs to be announced.

Imagination Pottery, Wentzville MO:  Traditional Art Day Camp for ages 6-12; 2025 camp dates and costs to be announced.. 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, 2025 camp dates and costs to be announced. Comedy, Balloons, and math-e-magic camps. Cost varies depending on location selected. Call 314-961-6912.  

Artscope Summer Camp, Traditional Day Camp for grades K-5 from June 3-August 16, 2024 and grades 6-8 at Tower Grove Park, 2025 camp dates and costs to be announced.  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.

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• Out and About St. Louis, Listing of Summer Camps
• Sprout & About Listing of Programs & Camps
• Fun-4-STL-kids – Summer Camp Listing
• BluePrint 4 Summer Camp Search Engine

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