J Day Camps offer an unforgettable summer experience for campers ages 3 to grade 7, where curiosity, confidence, and joyful exploration come to life. Rooted in the warm values and traditions of our Jewish community, our camps create simple, meaningful moments—like celebrating Shabbat or highlighting kindness—that feel natural and welcoming to families of every background and belief. Located in Chesterfield and Creve Coeur, J Day Camps offer sports, arts, swimming, theatre and more!
Under the leadership of our new Senior Director of Day Camps and Youth Services, Mark Cohen, we’re building on a strong foundation with enhanced staff training and even more thoughtfully designed experiences to ensure every camper feels supported and included.
With locations in Creve Coeur and Chesterfield, J Day Camps provide a safe, nurturing environment where every child can discover new adventures, build friendships, and shine all summer long.
Camp Katan | Ages 3–5/pre-K | June 1–August 7 | FOX/Chesterfield, MO
Camp Koplar | Ages 3–5/pre-K | June 1–August 7 | SFC/Creve Coeur, MO
Camp Essman | Grades K–6 | June 1–August 7 | FOX/Chesterfield, MO
Camp Baer | Grades K–7 | June 1–August 14 | SFC/Creve Coeur, MO
New This Year at Creve Coeur: J Youth Theatre Summer Experience
Prepare to face off in a two-week grand battle of musical theatre masterpieces as you step into the world of the great Broadway heroes and villains! We will sing, dance, and swim our way through the Pride Lands of Simba and Scar, to the Emerald City with Dorothy and the Wicked Witch, visit the castle of the Beast with Gaston, and swim under the sea with Ariel and Ursula.
Grades 2–6 | June 15–26 | SFC/Creve Coeur, MO
Learn more at jccstl.com.





At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays.
Hop on down the bunny trail and fill your basket with fun! Eckert’s Annual Egg Hunt includes animals for petting, tractor rides around the farm, planting seeds to take home, ice a cookie, gifts from the bunny, and a free photo scene with the Easter Bunny.