2025 Summer Camp Guide

Embark on an unforgettable summer journey of creativity, self-discovery, and artistic expression! Our half-day camps are tailor-made for young minds, offering a transformative experience that fosters self-confidence and creative thinking. Guided by artist faculty, campers immerse themselves in activities like pottery on the wheel and torch-wielding artistry, ensuring an enriching learning experience. In 2024, our Summer Camp hosted a vibrant community of over 800 campers from St. Louis, each finding inspiration and joy in the artistic realm. Building on our commitment to engaging education, our camps cater to various interests – whether sculpting with molten glass, mastering weaving, or honing pottery skills. Our professional teaching artists make learning enjoyable, ensuring your camper picks up new skills while having fun.

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.

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 is open! 

The J offers an exciting range of camp options perfect for your family’s needs. Weekly camps are packed with fun-filled themes, thrilling games, creative crafts, and unforgettable experiences. Every week is a new adventure, designed to keep your kids engaged, active and having a blast all summer long!

Get ready for the ultimate summer adventure at Olympia Gymnastics! Our action-packed summer camps are designed to keep kids active, engaged, and excited every single day. With unique weekly themes like Ready, Aim, Nerf, Aloha Summer Beach, and To Infinity and Beyond, there’s something for every young adventurer to love. Whether they’re flipping through gymnastics fun, conquering ninja courses, or exploring creative activities, your child will build confidence, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories. Our highly trained, energetic staff ensures a safe, fun, and educational experience in our air-conditioned, state-of-the-art facilities. Don’t miss out—spots fill up fast!

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. 

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 Wildwood is offering 18 different camps for ages 5-14! Each camp highlights different areas in the world of coding. All camps are five days long and run from Monday to Friday. Choose one option for a half-day camp or two choices to make it a full-day program. Seats are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Camps at Miss Kelly's Gym are a super fun way for kids ages 3-10 years to stay active (and cool) over the summer! Summer camps are held at Miss Kelly's Gym locations in Creve Coeur and Cottleville. 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.

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. 

Active kids are happy kids! Enroll your child, age 3-12, in summer camp at Little Bits Gym at Cheer St. Louis for a summer full of themed crafts, games, obstacle courses, open play and lots more! What makes us different? A true love for kids! Our coaches care about each of our campers and will spend time with each child to challenge them at thir own pace. We focus on building strength, skills and confidence! Fun camp themes include: Under the Sea, Fun in the Sun, Disney Week, Pirates & Mermaids, Colors Week, Superheroes Week, Animals Week and Beach Week!

Junior Golf Summer Camps at Next Level Golf are a great way to introduce your child to golf or take their game to the next level! Camps are designed for kids and teens ages 8-17 at all skill levels. Campers will be divided up by age/skill level on day one and will stick with these groups throughout the week. Skilled instruction is tailored accordingly to each group. Short-game and full-swing instruction will be the focus throughout the program. Skills tests, gameplay, competition, and on-course play will help participants progress through OPS 36 levels. Day camps are held Monday-Friday from June 9 through August 15! Next Level Golf, located in Chesterfield, also offers private golf lessons, year-round indoor golf clinics, and more.

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 your summer at The Whitfield School, where fun, learning, and adventure come together! With programs for students in grades K-12, Whitfield’s summer offerings provide a mix of engaging activities, athletic development, and academic enrichment—all on our beautiful campus. Lunch is included with full-day camps, and before and after care is available from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, making it a convenient option for families. Summer programs include Camp Whitfield, Whitfield Sports Camps and Whitfield Scholars.

Adventures of Intrigue Creativity Camp is a unique camp that combines theater arts and STEM! Hosted at Adventures of Intrigue, Creativity Camp arises from the popular Next-Gen Escape Room experience. The camp has been developed by experienced game-makers from around the US to teach kids the concepts of puzzle creation, theme and story development, and game design. Campers will use creativity and teamwork to design and build an escape experience from start to finish. Family members will be able to play the game developed. Campers will also have the chance to play with the digital theater to build immersive experiences as part of the overall escape room experience! 

At the Maryville Center for Access and Achievement, we’re all about making learning exciting, hands-on, and unforgettable! From virtual reality adventures to drone exploration, from game development to robotics, our programs are designed to spark curiosity and fuel innovation. Whether your child dreams of designing the next big video game, coding a futuristic app, or piloting drones like a pro, they’ll get real-world experience with cutting-edge technology in a fun and supportive environment. Led by expert instructors who are passionate about inspiring the next generation of tech leaders, our interactive programs build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking—skills that will set them up for success in today’s digital world.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) offers a safe, affordable, and FUN summer day camp for kids and teens aged 6 to 18 at multiple locations. BGCSTL's summer camp encourages youth to express their creativity while engaging in a wide range of educational, recreational, and social activities. These activities include field trips, guest speakers, Esports, a music studio, arts and crafts, STEM, teen activities, sports and much more! We have locations in both Missouri and Illinois, and financial assistance is available. Please note that age requirements, dates, and prices may vary by location. Most camps begin on June 9 and operate from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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. New this year: Early Childhood camps for ages 3-5!

DaySpring Arts & Education is a unique and creative environment where students can be well equipped in the disciplines of both performing and fine arts.  All classes are taught by highly-qualified teachers in dance, drama, musical theatre, tech theatre, visual arts, circus, and music. Students will learn in a challenging and nurturing environment designed to help them explore their potential as creative individuals. Whether you are looking for a production intensive for your young artist, or a fun camp for your preschooler, DaySpring has options for everyone!

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.

Use promo code ParentChess2025 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. There are four week-long themes to choose from:

• Crayola® World of Design
• Crayola® Artist's Passport
• Crayola® Artblazers
• Crayola®  Wild World

St. Louis’ Ultimate Faith-Based Adventure Camp!

A Christ-Centered Summer of Growth, Leadership & Outdoor Exploration

This isn’t just another summer camp—it’s an invitation to adventure, faith, and transformation. At Agape Adventure Academy, we believe summer is a time to explore boldly, learn hands-on, and deepen faith through immersive outdoor experiences that challenge, inspire, and equip kids for life. Each week, campers engage in nature, STEM, movement, and cultural exploration within a dynamic, Christ-centered environment. Our program nurtures the whole child—mind, body, and soul—equipping them with confidence, leadership skills, and a strong foundation in faith to thrive in any situation.

On the Fly Pros is the most unique summer camp in town! This summer, let your kids perform, fly, and defy gravity at On the Fly STL Studios Aerial & Flying Summer Camps! Each action-packed week combines aerial, dance, and harness flying with circus arts and team-building fun! Campers will create an exciting performance by the end of the week - because at On the Fly, every camper is a star!

2025 Camp Sessions & Themes:

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. 

Discover the perfect blend of fun and learning at Mad Science camps! With 18 locations across the St. Louis area, these camps are designed for kids aged 4 to 11. Let your child's imagination soar at "Make It!" Camp, explore our world in Underground Explorers, or discover Super Gross Science! Dive into the Nuts and Bolts of Robots, become a Secret Agent, or join the ranks of Mad Inventors. Nurture your "Little Green Thumbs" in our special nature-focused preschool camp. With exciting topics like these, our week-long camps provide an unforgettable summer filled with captivating adventures, hands-on experiments, and mind-blowing discoveries.

Our exciting 2025 camps include: