2026 Summer Camp Guide

The Community Music School of Webster University (CMS) proudly celebrates 100 years of exceptional music education for all ages and skill levels. Since 1925, CMS has enriched the St. Louis community through outstanding programs, and this summer is no exception. For the youngest enthusiasts, the cherished Kindermusik® Family Camp offers children aged 6 months to 5 years joyful weekly sessions of singing, playing, and music-making, held in Webster Groves and Chesterfield. Older children and teens can participate in enriching camps like String Orchestra Camp, Chamber Music Encounter, Band Camp, Flute Camp, Saxophone Camp, Popular Songwriting, and Summer Composition Intensive. New for this year is our Summer Jazz Choir for age 14 through adults and we continue to partner with Missouri Chamber Music Festival (MOCM) for the Adult Chamber Music Intensive. These programs provide immersive, collaborative experiences that nurture talent, creativity, and lifelong friendships for all ages.

From June 1st through August 21st, kids will flip, climb, tumble, and create in an upbeat environment designed to keep them active, learning, and happy. Each week brings a new theme filled with gymnastics, ninja challenges, games, crafts, and activities that build confidence, coordination, and friendships that last long after summer ends.

Our staff makes the biggest difference: energetic, caring, and fully engaged every day. They’re magicians at turning ordinary moments into big wins and helping every child succeed, no matter their skill level.

Camps fill quickly at our locations in Chesterfield, Ellisville, Ellisville Ninja City, Manchester, Mid Rivers, Rock Hill, and Team Central (Maryland Heights).

Give your child a summer full of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun at Mad Science of St. Louis Summer Camps! Offered at 13 convenient locations across the St. Louis area, our week-long camps are designed for curious kids ages 5–11 who love to ask questions, experiment, and explore how the world works. Campers launch rockets into the sky, investigate the mysteries of Earth and space, explore the gross (and fascinating!) side of science, or crack codes like real secret agents. Whether your child is building robots, designing space-age solutions, or coding games that get them moving, every day is packed with discovery and confidence-building fun.

Our exciting 2026 camp themes include:

Our exciting 2026 camp themes include:

Bricks 4 Kidz summer camps are a great way to learn STEM topics, building moving models from technic LEGO bricks! Build self-confidence and problem-solving skills. Foster teamwork and collaboration. Spark imagination. We offer basic brick building themed camps (Mario, Pokemon, Star Wars, Minecraft, Super Heroes, and more), Robotics camps, Minecraft Gaming and more. 

Vetta Sports Summer Camps have been around for more than 30 years. Our camps go beyond traditional sports like soccer and basketball, offering a diverse range of activities like tennis, inline hockey, kickball, inflatables and engaging team-building exercises. The excitement extends to field trips, arts & crafts, and special guests bringing science concepts, athletic skills, and animal encounters. Your child will have a blast while learning and growing in a supportive environment. Sign up early to secure your child's spot and enjoy special savings for a summer packed with sports, adventure, and creativity at Vetta Sports Summer Camps! Registration opens January 15! 

Looking for an engaging and educational activity for your child this summer? Our Chess Summer Camps are the perfect choice! Whether your child is just discovering chess, wants to sharpen their skills, or dreams of becoming a chess champion, our camps offer something for everyone. Why Choose Our Chess Summer Camps? Expert Guidance: Your child will learn from Grandmaster instructors, receiving daily lessons, puzzles, and gameplay tailored to their skill level.

Special Offer: Use promo code STLParentChess to receive 10% off!

At Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy, we provide the creative spark and let children's imaginations do the rest. The fun and creative environment allows kids to use their ingenuity in new ways and fosters the development of important skills. We are offering both full-day and half-day camps at 12 locations across the St. Louis metro area. There are five week-long themes to choose from:

• Crayola® World of Design: Think It! Draw It! Make It!
• Crayola® Artist's Passport: Travel the World Through Art
• Crayola® Artblazers: Artists Who Changed the World
• Crayola®  Wild World: The Art of Conservation
• Crayola® Legends and Lore: Unleashing Creativity through Myths and Mystery

St. Louis University High offers academic enrichment and athletic camps for boys and girls from first through eighth grade. Choose from a variety of opportunities to heighten your interest and sharpen your skills in the classroom OR take your athletic ability to a new level with one of many sports camps. SLUH teachers and coaches are experienced, passionate, and committed to the development and success of all grade-school students. We welcome boys and girls from all backgrounds in an inclusive environment that features exceptional campus facilities, including a new Innovation Lab and state-of-the-art athletic fields — all in a central location.

Upper Limits Summer Camps are created by climbers, for climbers. Five-day sessions start in June and are organized into two age groups: Rock Dwellers (ages 7-10) and Cliff Hangers (ages 11-15). Full-day and half-day options are available for both age groups at all St. Louis locations:1874 Lackland Hill Parkway, Maryland Heights, 63146, and 17375 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, 63005. Each age group alternates schedules so there is always an option available for your kids! BONUS: Every camper, no matter what session they are in, will get to tie-dye their very own Upper Limits t-shirt! 

Spend the summer at the Adventure Treehouse and let your child create lifelong memories while growing and thriving in a fun environment! Campers at Adventure Treehouse in Eureka experience nature adventures, arts & crafts, STEM activities, go on weekly field trips, play sports and games, have exciting animal encounters, and experience fun weekly themes, water play and much more! Our camp is traditional with NO screen time! Our experienced counselors create a positive environment where kids can form friendships and build character.

Transform your child's love for technology into an exciting learning adventure! Guided by our team of Code Senseis, Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends. It's an unforgettably fun learning experience! Code Ninjas is offering 12 weeks of exciting camps for ages 5–14, now available at two locations: Wildwood and Kirkwood. Each camp explores a unique area of the coding world, giving kids hands-on experience with real tech skills. All camps run Monday through Friday and are designed as five-day programs. Families can choose one half-day camp or combine two camps to create a full-day experience.