2022 Summer Camp Guide

Little Medical School Summer Camps provide a fun, creative, hands-on play experience and STEM education all at once! Our programs run throughout the summer in various locations and at our Creve Coeur store. Most camp sessions run 5 days a week, with an option of two, three-hour programs per day. The schedule includes one morning session and one afternoon session with an hour lunch break. Our summer camps include our most popular courses with an emphasis on summer fun.

Aspiring astronauts, aviators, and engineers can experience a soaring adventure this summer at the Challenger Learning Center where they will explore space, science, and technology through simulated space missions and other engaging STEM activities. Design and build a lifesize lunar colony, launch rockets, build and pilot your own drone, and more! Choose from one of our in-person camps or join us from your own home base station.

Do you love video games? Want to learn what it takes to be a video game designer? Our experienced team of game design instructors offers high school students, ages 14-18, an introduction to the exciting world of game design and development. In just a few days, you will learn how games are designed and then plan and build your own games as you work in a small team to experience the benefits of creative collaboration. At the end of the week, you'll have a game to take home to show off to your friends and family. Spend a week this summer and become a game developer.

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis offers a variety of high-quality summer programs for future leaders and innovators. Designed to spark an interest in learning and discovery, these programs offer middle and high school-level student opportunities to explore science, technology and health care while accessing exclusive experiences on our intimate campus in the heart of St. Louis. Programs include:

Applications are now open for SING CENTER STAGE, a unique 5-day performing intensive for talented high school aged singers July 18 – 22. Students will be coached individually by a nationally renowned faculty during morning and afternoon sessions surrounded by their peers, offering more impactful learning for everyone. The focus is on each singer, regardless of their style (musical theater, pop, classical), becoming the dynamic talent they were meant to be.

The award-winning faculty includes top level professionals from the worlds of Broadway, National Tours, Disney Films and Television.

Code Ninjas offers fun and rewarding coding camps for kids ages 7-14. At Code Ninjas, kids have a blast building awesome video games and developing ninja coding skills on the path from white to black belt. Registration is now open for 2022 summer camps! Choose from these exciting themes:

Summer At SLU is back with in-person camps and academies! What kind of summer do you want your family to have? Whatever your answer is, you'll find it at Saint Louis University. SLU offers camps and academies for Pre-K through high school students. From diving into creative arts to immersive experiences in our STEM programs, there is bound to be something that sparks your family's interest and leads to their best summer yet.

Camp Rep is back and this time, it's all day! Camp Rep is unlike any other theatre camp in town. Our campers will experience a two-week artistic immersion that culminates in a creative showcase for families to see. We are providing engaging instruction from some of the region's leading teaching artists. Campers will take classes on Broadway Dance, Acting, Music, Creative Storytelling, Circus Arts and more. Camp Rep is an excellent opportunity to introduce youth to the benefits of arts education and performance. Each camper will have the opportunity to perform, to be celebrated and to thrive. 

Brehm's Summer Program is a holistic, six-week overnight and day program for students ages 8-18 with learning differences. Located in the beautiful and natural learning environment of Southern Illinois, area trips and activities inspire camaraderie and self-confidence as students engage in learning experiences that capture their imaginations and make learning fun. These immersive and transformative experiences allow students to break out of their usual routines, gain fresh perspectives, and make new friends. Are you looking for experiential learning and specialized programs for your child? Orton-Gillingham, speech-language therapy, college preparation, and English as a second language are integrated to advance students' academic, social, and emotional skills.

Craft Alliance has been providing arts education and craft experiences to the St. Louis Community for over 56 years. We are thrilled to embark on another year of creative offerings for St. Louis families. Whether your young artist wants to sculpt with molten glass, learn to weave, or throw on the potter's wheel, we have a camp for them. Our team of professional teaching artists know how to engage students with new skills while having fun. We can't wait to welcome you to our new, expanded location in the Delmar Maker District, where we have updated, larger studio spaces to safely social distance and have fun learning a craft. Summer art camps provide young artists the outlet for exercising both critical and creative thinking through clay, fibers, metal, glass, and more. 

Spring into your summer having fun and learning new skills with the superheroes at Olympia Gymnastics! Olympia Gymnastics Summer Camps are full of activities designed to engage and foster learning. Olympia's trained and safety-certified staff are true superheroes – they are devoted to the well-being of our camp kids and truly enjoy engaging with children. Each week of summer camp we offer a unique theme and our day is jam-packed with gymnastics, activities, art projects, and games linked to the theme. There is so much to explore and enjoy, you don't want to miss out!

Inventors, artists, and tinkerers, Camp Micah's Invent-O-Rama is the place for you! In the heart of Ladue, on the beautiful sprawling campus of Congregation Shaare Emeth, Camp Micah offers a summer dedicated to innovation, creative arts, and out-of-the-box thinking. This summer, young campers, infant — 4-years-old, will spend their days frolicking in the sunshine and inventing contraptions, machines, experimental recipes, and eclectic art. Be sure to pack your helmets! Camp Micah is a camp for preschool bike enthusiasts. Trikes, balance bikes, and good ole' training wheel-free bikes are provided for all campers to practice their biking skills all summer long! Part-time and half-day options are available for all ages.

Chess Summer Camps are the perfect way to introduce the game of chess to new students, deepen understanding of the game for established players, or offer intensive instruction for aspiring chess masters. Grandmaster instructors provide daily lessons, puzzles, and play to help guide students through each session. Instruction offers a solid basic foundation, emphasizing the fundamental skills needed to begin a lifetime of learning in chess.

Inspired art education with professional teaching artists: Summer camps at Colorbridge Art have a one-room schoolhouse feel for a small group of campers curious about a wide variety of disciplines in studio art and music. Six campers maximum work with professional teaching artists in a low-ratio, discovery-based and safe studio environment. 

Explore the vertical world this summer! Sign your climber up for an exciting week of climbing activities and games. Watch as they gain confidence in their ability to reach new heights! Climbers engage in a number of activities throughout a day of camp. They learn proper climbing etiquette and technique and develop these skills over the course of the week. They also play games such as dodgeball, tug-of-war, and gaga ball. Each of these is supplemented with time for arts and crafts and other downtime activities. Climbers are supervised at all times by our team of dedicated counselors.

Your kids deserve a fun (and safe) summer! Every child is welcome at the J, and our camps feature the activities kids love most – like swimming, sports, gymnastics and arts. We offer one camp per age group at each location and many activities and focuses from which your child can choose. Older campers can choose their focuses or activities each week. Focuses and activities include sports, gymnastics, arts, science, cooking, swimming, traditional camp activities and more. One camp community provides a safe space to be a kid and do kid things alongside kind, caring and safety-conscious counselors.

Lifelight Youth Theatre offers one-week Broadway Theatre Performance Summer Camps for elementary, middle, and high school age groups. Camps culminate in a fully staged performance of a Broadway musical. Campers will spend their days rehearsing the music, choreography, and staging for their performance. When not rehearsing, they will spend time working on the technical elements of the show, playing acting games with teachers, and participating in team-building activities. In each week-long Broadway Performance Summer Camp students will be instructed in stage presence, characterization, improv, dance, choreography, proper vocal technique and projection, learning musical numbers, building the set & props, creating believable characters, establishing objectives and obstacles, and dissecting scenes by being in workshop sessions and going through the rehearsal/performance process.

Looking for something fun & completely different for summer? Send your kids to come FLY with the Pros! On the FLY Pros! All abilities welcome! No experience needed! Learn to climb silks, fly like a superhero, dance, acro/tumbling, ground circus skills and action movie-style stunts! Bonus occasional fun in the pool! Final Performances at the end of each session. iFly Camps are held at The Principia, McCalmont Gym, 13201 Clayton Road in Town and Country.

Chaminade Summer Camps offer something for every interest from Basketball to Coding to Band and Organizational Boot Camp, and much more! Our camps have been developed to offer a sample of all that we have to offer – academically, athletically, and artistically. Plus, we have camps that both boys and girls grades 3-12 will enjoy.

New this year is Camp Chaminade – a one-week residential camp for boys in grades 5-8 that includes athletics, STEM, arts and leadership activities. 

All American Gymnastics & Super Ninja offers day camps, specialty training camps and Friday Fundays throughout the summer. Day camps are a mixture of gymnastics & ninja activities, arts & crafts, games (indoor & out) and playtime in the gym. Specialty camps offer campers a chance to focus on learning skills in their specific sport of choice: gymnastics or ninja, along with some fun games and competitions. Looking for a single-day camp? Join us on select Fridays for Fundays!

Learn to code from the best this summer! CodeWizardsHQ offers the most fun (and effective!) coding camps and classes for ages 8-18. Hands-on and interactive learning, highly customizable projects, and engaging coding-professional educators make for an experience that students love and really learn from. Their 1-week coding camps teach programming concepts using your kids' favorite games, Minecraft and Roblox. This is perfect for turning your gamer into a programmer.

Join us at Camp SOLID (Science of Learning Instrument Design), a day full of fun STEAM activities for students in grades 3-5! Campers will learn about the science of sound, with live music and science experiments on the concert hall stage, then create their own unique sound device from recycled materials. At the end of the day, students will demonstrate their sound device on stage at the Sheldon!

STLRC is a nonprofit performing arts organization that connects, educates, and inspires artists of all ages through rhythm. Our Summer Camp & Activity Guide provides more information on STLRC dance camps in both Missouri and Illinois, our annual STL Rhythm Fest workshop, Pre-Professional Student Intensive, and free community engagement events for the whole family! All of our instructors are professional artists and experienced educators who create a nurturing environment for students, age 3 and up. Students, whether just beginning or at the pre-professional level, will learn about the performing arts, physical health, and how to express emotions in a healthy way, through rhythm. 

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. Children explore art techniques like sculpting, painting, and ink diffusion. We are offering both in-person (9+ locations across St. Louis) and at home camp options for ages 5-11. We're following local guidelines to keep children and staff safe! Two exciting themes:

• Crayola® Artist's Passport
• Crayola® Wild World

In Mad Science camps, kids have so much fun, they don't realize they're learning! Mysteries are solved, rockets fly, and inventions are made! Take on the role of a space alien visiting Earth for the first time. Build a rocket that leaves the launchpad at over 200 MPH. Dig for dinosaurs and lots more in our brand-new archeology camp, Underground Explorers. Mad Science of St. Louis offers full- and half-day camps at locations throughout the metro area for ages 4-12. There's something for everyone at Mad Science camps, where kids will be wowed by our giant trebuchet, messages written in secret code, autonomous robots, and mystery substances!

Our exciting 2022 camps include:

Ignite your child's creativity this summer at COCA! COCA offers a unique and fun-filled summer experience for kids and teens taught by professional artists and teachers. COCA prides itself on offering some of the most creative camps around, providing campers with the opportunity to experience new things, build their skills and have tons of fun. Kids and teens will learn to express themselves through poetry, dance, drama, sculpture, songwriting, videography and much more. Offering in-person (indoor and outdoor) and virtual, full-or half-day weeklong summer arts camps. Before- and after-care is available. 

At New City School Summer Camp, your child will have an exciting time trying new activities, pursuing their passions, and meeting new friends. From chess and drama to cooking, STEAM challenges, and more, your camper is sure to find a camp that sparks their interest! Our caring and experienced staff, convenient scheduling, and flexible, imaginative programming create a kid- and family-friendly environment where campers make friends and memories that will last a lifetime. Our camps complement busy schedules, with full-day options for ages 3 – 7th Grade (plus a half-day option for 3- and 4-year-olds). Early Care from 7 a.m., and Extended Care until 6 p.m. 

Ready. Set. Summer! In YMCA Day Camp, choose from Traditional, Special Interest, Sports, Aquatics, Preschool, Teen, and Counselor in Training camps for ages 3-17 at 23 locations. Camps and ages vary by location. 

Come learn the Olympic sport of fencing at St. Louis Fencing Center. We believe anyone can learn how to fence, and our camps are constructed for complete beginners to learn a new sport or for current fencers to hone their skills. No experience is necessary, equipment is provided, and we welcome all skill levels to join. Fencing is an individual sport that allows children to learn confidence and how to take responsibility while engaging both the body and the mind. In addition to being an exciting physical activity, fencing requires strategy, planning, and decision making.

There's something to be said for longevity, and Vetta Sports Summer Camps have been around for more than 30 years. Simply put – we play sports and have FUN. As part of their summer camp experience, your child will discover a variety of activities, including classic sports such as soccer, basketball, tennis, inline hockey and kickball. But the fun doesn't stop there! Campers also learn innovative team-building skills, play archery tag, and get creative with arts & crafts. Special guests educate and entertain kids with animals, introduce science concepts, teach athletic skills and much more. 

Looking for a one-of-a-kind summer program for your kids? Check out Camp KangaZoo at the Saint Louis Zoo, where campers learn all about Zoo animals! Camp is back in person this year, and campers have the opportunity to see animals at the Zoo, attend a Sea Lion Show and hop aboard the Zooline Railroad. Camp KangaZoo T-shirt, group photo and snacks are included. Camp KangaZoo is tailored for children in first to sixth grades. Have younger or older children? We also have Camp Joey for little ones and Teen Camp for teenagers.

This summer the St. Louis Artists Guild is offering a variety of weekly camps for young artists! Our classes focus on 2D media including drawing, painting, and printmaking. Our talented teaching artists work with each student based on their skill level. These camps are a great opportunity for students of all ages who love to draw for fun or have a serious interest in improving their skills. STLAG Summer Camps will take place in person and meet on-site at the STLAG gallery/studio in downtown Clayton. Scholarships are available!

Explore the summer camp offerings from Opera Theatre of Saint Louis! Choose from Opera Explorers and Sing Out!

Opera Explorers: Send your child on a week-long creative adventure with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis! During this summer camp, kids become writers, composers, designers, directors, and stars of their own production! Opera Theatre staff and leading music educators will guide campers on their journey, which concludes with a premiere of their original show for family and friends.

Sing Out: Join Tony-nominated Broadway performer Lara Teeter and area university voice teachers in discovering your voice at Opera Theatre's Sing Out Vocal Camp!

The Maryville Science and Robotics Program is a premiere academic summer program offering more than 80 courses for ages 4 - 12 taught by highly qualified faculty including professors, STEM professionals, and teachers with advanced education including gifted, early childhood, and STEM certification. A morning (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) and afternoon (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) session is held each day. 

We recommend that you register as soon as you are able as many classes fill early. 

Come learn the Olympic sport of fencing at St. Louis Fencing Center. We believe anyone can learn how to fence, and our camps are constructed for complete beginners to learn a new sport or for current fencers to hone their skills. No experience is necessary, equipment is provided, and we welcome all skill levels to join. Fencing is an individual sport that allows children to learn confidence and how to take responsibility while engaging both the body and the mind. In addition to being an exciting physical activity, fencing requires strategy, planning, and decision making.

Make music this summer! Little ones 6 months – 5 years can play and sing at our weekly Kindermusik family camp. Older children can choose from flute camp, string orchestra camp, chamber music encounter, band camp, summer composition intensive, a group singing class (online) or, new this year, the Clazz String Intensive. Adults can get in on the fun with an adult group singing class (online) with Jennifer Johnson Cano from New York, and adult instrumentalists can join the Missouri Chamber Music Festival's Adult Chamber Music Intensive.

The joy of learning and growing continues this summer at The Waldorf School of St. Louis. Our outdoor summer camps are all about the magic of Early Childhood. From whimsical storytelling and outdoor exploration to simple crafts and circle time, each day gives children the opportunity to be outside and unplug. Sign up for The Wonderful World of Bugs, as we explore the insects living inside our magical meadow and green spaces. Young ones will create creepy-crawly art, learn verses and songs and hear insect-themed stories, too. Or sign up for Sandcastles, Mud Pies and Fireflies. Wear clothes that can get wet and dirty as we transform the meadow into a cityscape of castles, channels, and dams. 

Become a STEM Solver while gaining college experience! Using new LEGO SPIKE Prime, you could create the next esports game, viral videos/cartoons, or amusement parks. Have fun mastering engineering & publishing skills in Teen Tech.

• Hands-on experiences with cutting-edge technologies
• Lunch included along with exposure to Maryville's campus and colleges
• Learn STEM from degreed faculty for one or two weeks
• For students currently in 6th, 7th and 8th grades.

Forsyth Summer Discovery provides a balance of structure and age-appropriate freedom, offering children age 3 through Grade 7 a largely "unplugged" experience with a neighborhood feel. Different weekly themes allow campers to become artists, engineers, filmmakers, cyclists, performers, scientists, photographers, explorers, and more! Summer Discovery is a place to play, try, make, be, and do – on the high ropes course, in the science lab, on the stage, in the garden, or on the field.

At Girl Scout Camp, girls follow their own convictions, take the lead in their own stories, and explore all the extraordinary things they are capable of. With programs in the outdoors ranging from equestrian and robotics and everything in between, girls have the space and support they need to grow and advance important competencies, including a sense of self. When girls are allowed time to focus on themselves and foster organic relationships with peers and adult role models, it is easier for girls to move out of their comfort zone and develop leadership abilities they will lean on for the rest of their lives! Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem! All girls are welcome at our summer camp programs. 

Camps at Miss Kelly's are a super fun way for kids ages 3-10 years to stay active (and cool) over the summer! Camps are packed full of games, gymnastics, and crafts – all in a fun, non-competitive environment! Each camp week will have new, exciting themes and games that your child is sure to love. Our Summer Camp schedule is extremely flexible for your busy summer! Camps will be held Tuesday, May 31 — Thursday, August 11th every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. There are three times to choose from: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 to 4 p.m., or we have a full-day option from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You just pick the weeks and times that work for your schedule! Do as little as one week or as many as every week! 

Bring on summer! With 300+ full and half-day summer camps and programs at convenient Parkway and Rockwood locations, Community Ed has everything you need for a summer of FUN! Make a splash, unleash your imagination, discover nature, get out and play, express yourself and go on new adventures in aquatics, art, enrichment, outdoor ed, sports and more. With eleven weeks of summer program offerings to choose from, kids can experience something new each week. Community Ed programs are led by expert, caring instructors with a focus on safety and fun. Many of our half-day camps can be combined to make a full day of fun, and include extended care options. You do not have to be a Parkway or Rockwood resident to participate in Community Ed summer programs. 

Make your child's summer magical with a one-of-a-kind summer camp experience at The Magic House! Camps at The Magic House and MADE for Kids feature Exciting, in-person activities for 2022. Weeklong, half-day camp is available for ages 5-6 and 6-8 with daily snacks and hands-on fun. Full day camps are for ages 8-11. Themes include Amazing Artists, Super Scientists, Camp Make-It, Tech Camp and more! Summer Camp at The Magic House and MADE for Kids is sure to spark your child's imagination. 

Week-long camps featuring Arts and STEM experiences at DaySpring! STEAM camps are a perfect blend of summer fun and educationally based creative training. Professional artists and trained educators lend their expertise to activities in art, engineering, dance, drama, musical theatre, circus, and more. 

YMCA Camp Lakewood is not just any overnight summer camp. It's that special time at the perfect place, with friends and memories your children will take with them throughout the rest of their lives. Help them to high-five every accomplishment, celebrate their growing independence and wonder of the world around them through the gift of overnight summer camp. While campers love the sports, horseback riding, arts & crafts, water activities, caving, climbing, ziplining, camp games and more, great kids are grown into well-rounded individuals by also teaching respect, responsibility, belonging and accomplishment.

Laumeier Sculpture Park's Summer Art Camps and Teen Art Program are designed for creative, active kids and teens! Participants learn about artists throughout history, explore woodland trails, experiment with a variety of art media and processes, and create amazing works of art. Sessions are taught by experienced art instructors and all materials are provided. COVID-19 health and safety protocols will be in place for the protection of all campers and their families.

Summer STEM needs to be fun and engaging so IMSA summer programs tap into each child’s natural desire to experiment and explore through hands-on activities that provide the opportunity to ask questions, make discoveries, and test those discoveries in search for new understanding. Our original, IMSA-unique, inquiry-based programs mirror the enterprise of doing real science. For more information and to register or apply for a scholarship, visit here!