summer camps in St. Louis

Calling all young pet lovers ages 10-14! Come work alongside the Purina Farms trainers and their amazing canine athletes and learn some of the most popular canine sports! Campers will learn from the pros how to train a dog in the sports of Freestyle Flying Disc, Diving Dog and Canine Agility, and learn responsible pet care through games and service projects. Campers will take home group photos and individual photos with adoptable dogs, take wagon rides to the Purina Event Center, and will each receive a flying disc and certificate signed by professional Purina Incredible Dog Team Trainers.  NOTE: These camps have sold out and are wait-listed.

A perfect blend of summer fun and educationally based creative training! Your child will work with professionals in the arts and experience activities in music, art, robotics, engineering, dance, drama, musical theatre and circus with indoor and outdoor classes in their age groups. This year's workshops will each be centered around a theme found in one of Dr. Seuss' classic books! DaySpring Arts & Education is a unique and creative environment where students can be well equipped in the discipines of both performing and fine arts.

Chesterfield Summer Camps will keep your kids active and having fun this summer! Each week your child will have the opportunity to swim and participate in a wide variety of games, arts and crafts, and field trips. Camps will be located at Central Park and the campers will be able to cool off at the Chesterfield Aquatic Center daily. Your child will have the opportunity to register for swim lessons while at camp for an additional fee. Everyday at camp your child will be engaged, safe and having fun! Here are each week's activities:

Camp Whitfield is a day camp is conveniently located on Whitfield School's campus at the corner of Mason and Ladue roads. Children entering kindergarten through seventh grade will participate in a variety of engaging activities filing their summer days with fun. Each day, campers participate in technology-based activities, unique art experiences, fun crafts, sports, and games. Whitfield School also offers five sports camps.

YMCA Camp Lakewood's summer overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6-17, only 90 minutes south of St. Louis, provides a well-rounded experience for campers by getting them outdoors having fun, making friends and conquering new skills. A 360-acre lake, 5,200 wooded acres, caves and creeks create many opportunities for adventure, exploration and experiential learning. YMCA Camp Lakewood offers four-day, one-week and two-week camp programs, and also ranch, leadership and wilderness programs, with optional electives, including high adventure, advanced arts & crafts, paintball, SNAG golf, horsemanship and more. 

Camp is the promise of endless fun, friends, and memories. STL Rock School (formerly Dave Simon's Rock School) camps offer the ultimate thrill of putting a rock band together and performing in a concert. Your child will be placed in a band as they form their musical identity and sound. Each band's journey is unique and sets the stage for new friendships. Our camp includes:

• Rock band classes
• Lessons
• Outside play