camps for kids in St. Louis

Sherwood Forest Summer Camp serves children from low-income households and underserved communities in Missouri and Illinois, who live at or below the federal poverty line. We strive to establish and sustain long-term relationships with our campers, their families, and the agencies and schools that serve them. By balancing traditional camp adventures with evidence-based programs that reinforce and support school-year learning, Sherwood Forest connects with, educates, and inspires the youth of St. Louis. Sherwood Forest’s Quest program is designed for children in 1st-9th grades who live in the St. Louis region. 

At New City School Summer Camp, your camper will have opportunities to try new activities, pursue their passions, and meet new friends. From performing arts, chess, and cooking, to sports, STEAM, and so much more, your child is sure to find a camp that sparks their interest! With eight weeks of summer fun from June 8 – August 7, New City camps complement busy schedules, offering full and half-day options for ages 3 - rising 6th Grade, Early Care from 7 a.m., and Extended Care until 6 p.m.

Spend your summer at The Whitfield School!
Whitfield’s 2026 Summer Programs offer engaging, educational, and active opportunities for students from rising Kindergarten through 12th grade. With a variety of camps—from general enrichment and STEM to sports and specialized skill sessions—there’s something for every interest and age. Daily lunch is included with many full-day programs, and before- and after-care options help support busy family schedules. Summer programs include Camp Whitfield, STEM, Arts & Specialty Camps, and Sports Camps.

Chaminade is excited to welcome back both boys and girls for another summer of learning, growth, and fun on our campus! Camps are for both boys and girls entering grades 3-12. See our athletic camps. arts & creativity camps, academic & STEM camps, hiking camps, and Camp Chaminade, a four-day experience for middle school boys focused on building leadership, teamwork, and camaraderie! All camps are led by experienced instructors in a supportive Chaminade environment. Our camps are designed to help students try something new, sharpen their skills, or discover new skills they didn't know they had, all while making friends and memories that last a lifetime.

Camp Sabra is the J's premier residential summer camp, located on the Staenberg Peninsula at the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. The Camp Sabra family is made up of campers in third through tenth grades and our amazing staff. Together, we build a kind, tight-knit community each summer as we create lifelong memories. Our campers and staff come from all over the world, and bring their own experiences and perspectives on life that make each Camp Sabra summer unique and irreplaceable.