This is our first year searching for Saint Louis summer camps for Layla. In years past, she was always in daycare, but this year she will be attending a few summer camps around the area. I quickly realized that searching for Saint Louis summer camps is a bit daunting which is a good and bad thing. A good thing because there are lots of options, a bad thing because the search is time consuming. Much like my 5 Best Coffee Shops to Work From in Saint Louis post, I will be updating this post frequently as summer sign ups are starting to begin.
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Saint Louis Summer Art Camps for Kids
Layla loves doing arts and crafts, so getting her enrolled in a few creative camps this summer is at the top of my list. Here are a few I am considering…
Art Unleashed is located in Chesterfield, MO and has several different sessions for ages 4 – 18. All classes are broken out into age groups and listed on their site. Registration for all classes is now open! The first sessions begin 6/1 and prices range from $170 – $200 for full week 1/2 day classes.
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Located in the Sunset Hills area, Laumeier offers a ton of camps all summer long for various age groups and grade levels. They have half and full day options.
A paint your own pottery studio located in Creve Coeur. They offer several classes when school is out, but haven’t released their summer camp schedule yet. I will update this post once it’s available!
Saint Louis Summer Sports Camps for Kids
Layla has really taken a liking to soccer, so this summer we plan to get her enrolled in a soccer camp or two. I have included a few of the soccer camps we are considering, as well as some other great active / sports related camps in and around Saint Louis!
Jump Camp is available at The Family Church in Chesterfield Valley for the first two weeks of June (two sessions, 4 days long). Kids are broken up by age group and I have had great things about this fun camp!
With several locations in and around Saint Louis, Vetta is a great summer camp option. Their camps are not sports specific, but do incorporate several sports activities. There are full day camps as well throughout the entire summer.
This camp came recommended by a friend. Joe Clarke Soccer Camps have been around since 1983. This camp falls the first two weeks of summer (which is nice because that first week I haven’t seen a whole lot available). Camps are half and full days and take place at Chaminade High School.
If you also have a soccer lover in your fam, another great option for is the St. Louis Soccer Association. They have tons of camps in and throughout the STL area!
****Be sure to check your local school districts and parks and recreation websites for details on other sport specific camps! Many offer tons of options at various price points and times!****
Saint Louis Summer Academic Camps for Kids
We are so fortunate living in Saint Louis to have a ton of really great academic related places that offer amazing summer camps for kids!
Registration for summer camps at the Science Center are now open for members. Registration will be open to the general public starting on March 4th. Camps are broken out by age group with half and full day options + extended care availability too.
The Magic House offers various themed camps throughout the summer by age group. Kids 8 and older can attend full day camps. Ages 4-8 have half day options available.
We all know we are so incredibly fortunate to have an amazing Zoo here in Saint Louis. And along with it, comes some great summer camp options too! Registration opens on March 5th!
Saint Louis Summer Specialty Camps for Kids
This will be Layla’s 4th year participating in one of the storybook ballet camps offered by Saint Louis Ballet. The camps are offered for ages 3 – 6 at various times throughout June and July. The 3-4 year old camps are 3 days long, and the 5-6 year olds attend for 4 days. They learn a simple routine to various storybook tales, plus decorate an old ballet shoe too! The last day there is a small performance!
Located in Town and Country AND O’Fallon, MO, Sweetology is a do it yourself cake decorating bakery! They offer a variety of summer camps throughout the summer at BOTH locations for Grades 1st – 8th.
YMCA:
I linked to the Chesterfield YMCA, however be sure to check your local Y for a variety of summer camp options!
Chesterfield Police Department Safety Town
Several local police departments offer Safety Town camps that cover everything from fire safety to how to cross the street properly. Layla participated in the program through the Chesterfield Police Department last summer and we were very happy with it. The fee is only $10! Registration opens in March, and there are several sessions available.
There are several locations around Saint Louis, with various sessions available at each. The Rock Hill and Chesterfield locations offer full day camps all summer long starting on June 1st.
Full Day Summer Camps in Saint Louis
Many of the options listed in this post do offer Full Day camps all summer long with extended care options available. I have tried to note those accordingly, but I am also going to list them below for quick reference.
- YMCA
- Vetta
- The Science Center
- Olympia Gymnastics
- Check your local school districts
- Check your local municipalities
