summer camps in St. Louis

At YMCA Camp Lakewood overnight summer camp, ages 6-17 get to discover the wonders of the outdoors while making friends and memories that last a lifetime. Why is it such a memorable experience? When campers from all walks of life come together to try new things without judgment, to feel safe, happy and wanted – they discover more than a home away from home – they discover themselves. YMCA Camp Lakewood is an experience like none other. Kids come away with new skills, confidence and friendships that broaden their perspectives and strengthen their character. Their experience includes a 5,200-acre campus with forest-covered hills, caves, a creek, a lake, and lots to explore. The private lake offers a ton of waterfront activities like swimming, fishing, snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing.

Explore the summer camp offerings from Opera Theatre of Saint Louis! Choose from Opera Explorers and Sing Out!

Opera Explorers: Send your child on a week-long creative adventure with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis! During this summer camp, kids become writers, composers, designers, directors, and stars of their own production! Opera Theatre staff and leading music educators will guide campers on their journey, which concludes with a premiere of their original show for family and friends.

Sing Out: Join area university voice teachers in discovering your voice at Opera Theatre's Sing Out Vocal Camp!

Move, engage, create, and play at Whitfield this summer! Join us for enriching experiences including Camp Whitfield, Whitfield Sports Camp, and a Summer Session with academic and leadership development for older kids. On the court, in the art studio, and in the lab, campers are guided by Whitfield teachers and coaches.

In Mad Science camps, kids have so much fun, they don't realize they're learning! Mysteries are solved, rockets fly, and inventions are made! Explore the science behind boogers, burps and everything gross! Make your own sidewalk chalk, bath fizzers and a rocket that can leave the launchpad at over 200 MPH. Campers train like an astronaut and solve real-world engineering problems using spinoff technology in a brand-new camp: AstroInnovators. 

Made Science of St. Louis offers full- and half-day camps at locations throughout the metro area for ages 4-12. There's something for everyone at Mad Science camps, where kids will be wowed by our giant trebuchet, messages written in secret code, archaeological mysteries, and cool chemical reactions!

Our exciting 2023 camps include:

Boost your child's confidence with handwriting camp! Write the Wave is a fun and engaging handwriting camp that uses a multi-sensory approach to improve handwriting skills. Join Dr. Mary Hackworth, a licensed occupational therapist with more than 20 years of experience, as she makes handwriting fun. Each camper will receive a unique summer-themed handwriting book and will participate in two hours of daily instruction that includes gross and fine motor, and digital and print activities.

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