St. Louis Summer Camps

St. Louis Camp Fairs Help Families Plan Summer Fun

Finding the right summer camps for your kids is something most parents take as the first step to planning their summer. Family vacations often come in second after scheduling several weeks or the entire summer full of camp experiences for the kids. And the St. Louis area offers an incredibly wide variety of camps to choose from.

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Webster Groves Family Enrichment and Summer Opportunities Fair

Talk with representatives from summer camps across the St. Louis area at this free camp fair. The fair is hosted by the Webster Groves School District and open to parents and families in any school district.

Camps from across the St. Louis area will have representatives on hand, including the Saint Louis Science Center, STAGES St. Louis, Mad Science of St. Louis, STL Camps and lots more. You'll find camps, summer opportunities and volunteer opportunities for kids from preschool through grade 12.

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21 Ways to Have Fun Indoors in St. Louis This Winter

It hasn’t been snow that’s keeping St. Louis families indoors this winter; instead, heavy rains and historic flooding have conspired to keep many of us at home – or at least inside where it’s warm and dry.

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Jewish Camp JamFest

Celebrate Jewish camping and Jewish music at this new event at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. At the Jewish Camp JamFest, families can learn about day and sleep-away camps and hear great music from the nationally recognized Jewish children's musician Craig Parks.

1 to 4 p.m. Free. More information: jccstl.com

 

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Kids Find a Safe Space to Connect at Camp Weloki Spring Retreats

Packed with drama, friend issues and self-doubt, school can be difficult for any kid to navigate through.

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St. Louis Mountain Bike Camps Get Kids Off the Couch and Into the Woods

As kids, we spent summer days on the backs of our bikes, exploring our hometown, surrounding ourselves in nature, and scripting our own adventures. It was a journey that could only be ended by a mom’s call for dinner.

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Let Them Eat Art
Friday, July 11, 2025

Shop, eat and enjoy live music, hands-on art projects, lots of great food, and entertainment for kids at this casual and fun Maplewood festival that celebrates making and enjoying art.

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Food Truck Friday in Tower Grove Park
Friday, July 11, 2025
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Friday, September 12, 2025

It's the food truck event that started them all! Local food trucks gather for an evening of friends, fun, live music and plenty of great food at Sauce Food Truck Fridays. St. Louis' favorite mobile restaurants will be dishing out fresh fare and local brews in Tower Grove Park.

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Why Summer Camp is Great for . . . Parents

Being able to focus on yourself, your partner, and other people in your life who mean a lot to you is no small matter. As parents, we’re used to being responsible providers and caregivers. However, there’s so much more to a person: we’re also partners and friends. These are important parts of our identities that we need to cultivate. Sending your kids to summer camp may bring out your more playful side that you haven’t shown for a while.

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