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Find a Summer Camp Near Creve Coeur for Your Kids
Our 2013 summer camp guide includes a handy rundown of camps near you, and a growing list of camps on our map throughout the St. Louis area. Registration is on now.
With the choice and variety of summer camps available in 2013, boredom won't be an option.
Organizations from area colleges to your local parks and recreation department offer dozens of camp choices for science, nature, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features a few in your town and nearby.
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De Smet Jesuit Summer Camps
Type of Camp: Athletic and Academic Enrichment Camps
Where: De Smet Jesuit High School, 233 N. New Ballas Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
Dates: June 3-July 19
Registration Deadline: 17-May
Cost: $80 per session or $150 for 2 sessions plus lunch
Phone: 314-567-3500 ext. 297
Discover De Smet Jesuit! De Smet Jesuit offers your rising 6th thru 8th grader an opportunity to enjoy a summer exploring academics and athletics with some of the area’s most respected teachers and coaches. Morning and afternoons camps are available. Sign up for a full day and lunch is included. Discover what awaits you at De Smet Jesuit!
Cartooning & Animation Camp
Type of Camp: Art
Where: Creve Coeur Community Center, 300 N New Ballas, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Dates: June 10 - 14, 10 a - 3:30 p with extended care available 7 - 10 a and 3:30 - 6 p
Registration Deadline: Register by 5/28 to avoid late fees
Cost: $80 per Camper
Phone: 314-432-3961
Learn basic fundamentals for creating your own cartoons and characters. Students will also learn basic animation sequence, quick caricature studies and more. Eugene Ruble brings 40 years of experience to teach the budding cartoonists. Supplies needed: a drawing pad, 3-4 soft lead pencils, a pencil sharpener, a 12-inch ruler, colored pencils, markers or crayons and black sharpie pens. Add $20 Late Fee for All Registrations Postmarked or Received after May 28 Add Before Care, 7 a - 10 a - $25 Resident/$30 Non-Resident Add After Care, 3:30 - 6 p - $20 Resident/$25 Non-Resident
Abra-Kid-Abra Camp
Type of Camp: Magic
Where: Creve Coeur Community Center, 300 N New Ballas, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Dates: June 24 - 28
Registration Deadline: Register by June 10 to avoid late fees!
Cost: $205
Phone: 314-432-3961
Levitations and Animations! Float a spoon right off the table, levitate a person and cause a dollar bill to fold 3 times by itself! These are just a few tricks you will learn in the Abra-Kid-Abra Camp. Kids will receive a magic box and new tricks to put into it daily. Camp will end with campers putting on a show for their family. Ages 6-12, 9 a - 3 p $205 per Person - Add $20 late fee for all registrations postmarked after June 10 Add Before Care, 7A-9A - Resident $15; Non-Resident $20 Add After Care, 3 – 6P – Resident $25; Non-Resident, $30
Basic Drawing & Sketching Camp
Type of Camp: Art
Where: Creve Coeur Community Center, 300 N New Ballas, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Dates: July 8 - 12
Registration Deadline: Register by June 24 to avoid late fees
Cost: $80
Phone: 314-432-3961
Learn basic drawing and illustration techniques in this beginner class. Students will be introduced to shading, perspective, basic proportion and more! Students will work with assorted photos and magazine clippings. Supplies needed: drawing pad, 3-4 soft lead pencils, pencil sharpener, 12-inch ruler, colored pencils, markers or crayons and black sharpie pens. Ages 7-12, 10 a - 3:30 p $80 per Person - Add $20 late fee for all registrations postmarked after June 24 Add Before Care, 7A-10A - Resident $25; Non-Resident $30 Add After Care, 3:30 – 6P – Resident $20; Non-Resident, $25
Red Hot Robots
Type of Camp: Science
Where: Creve Coeur Community Center, 300 N New Ballas, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Dates: July 22 - 26
Registration Deadline: Register by July 8 to avoid late fees
Cost: $250
Phone: 314-432-3961
Join us for a week of fun with amazing robots! Learn about the uses of robots in our world and spend time experimenting with super cool red-hot robots. Experiment with sound sensing robots, line-tracking robots, amphibious robots and robots that can even play soccer! Discover the science of circuits and how robots use sensors to explore things around them. Use your skills to build your very own working robot to take home with you! Ages 7 - 12, 9 a - 3 p $250 per Person - Add $20 late fee for all registrations postmarked after July 8 Add Before Care, 7A-9A - Resident $15; Non-Resident $20 Add After Care, 3 – 6P – Resident $25; Non-Resident, $30
Junior Golf Clinic Camp
Type of Camp: Sports
Where: Creve Coeur Golf Club, 11400 Olde Cabin Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Dates: May 29 - 31 OR June 26 - 28 OR July 31 - August 2
Registration Deadline: None
Cost: $70 Resident/$80 Non-Resident
Phone: 314-432-1806
LPGA Teaching Professional Sabrina Tate brings over 20 years of golf experience to teach campers the fundamentals of golf as well as etiquette and the rules of the game. Campers must have their own clubs (iron, wedge and putter). Camp curriculum includes Chipping & Putting on Day 1, Driving & Approach on Day 2 & 3 holes of play with lunch on Day 3. Ages 7-12 Wednesday-Friday, 10 a - noon
Greenways
Type of Camp: Scholastic
Where: 981 Gardenview Office Parkway 981 Gardenview Office, St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: 314-432-7534
Dates: June-August
Registration Deadline: Open
Cost: $70/hour
We offer credit recover and ACT test prep
60+ Unique Camps Offered
Type of Camp: Something for Everyone
Where: Kirkwood Family YMCA 325 N. Taylor, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Phone: 314-965-9622
Dates: May 28 - Aug. 16
Registration Deadline: One week prior to start date
Cost: $122 and up (varies per camp)
Our YMCA Summer Day Camps are designed for preschool through teens. Campers will enjoy games, crafts, adventures, weekly field trips while having the opportunity to swim. In our camps, kids will make lasting friendships, create lifelong memories, develop leadership skills and most importantly, learn how to be themselves. Over 60 uniquely themed camps to choose from!
Forest Lake Tennis & Swim Club
Type of Camp: Tennis Instruction
Where: Forest Lake Tennis Club 1012 North Woods Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: 314-878-2722
Dates: Meets Monday-Thursday 1-4 p.m., May 28- Aug. 15
Registration Deadline: Monday before the class
Cost: $128
Tennis instruction and games for ages 6-14. Summer Pass available
Andrews Academy Summer Camp
Type of Camp: Sport, Outdoors, Arts & Crafts, Performing Arts, Technology, and Explorers for Kindergarten through First Grade
Where: Andrews Academy 888 North Mason Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63043
Phone: 314-878-1883
Dates: June 3 - Aug. 9
Registration Deadline: Apr-26
Cost: $270 per week
Andrews Academy Summer Camp is an activity-filled, fun experience tailored to your child’s interests. Our energetic staff has designed our day-camp program to enrich your child’s summer experiences by building skills and self confidence through activities and imaginative play with new friends. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, caring, and fun-filled environment for your child. Our camp program gives you the flexibility to choose from a minimum of two weeks to the full camp experiences of ten weeks. You and your child can choose from our diverse list of activity packages. Our older campers are afforded the opportunity to select up to two packages – one for each five-week session – to broaden their summer experience. Our activity packages are customized to your child’s particular interests which include sports, outdoor recreation, arts and crafts, performing arts, and technology. We've also created a special package with activities customized to our Kindergarten and First Grade campers. No summer experience is complete without swimming, which is why all activity packages include free-swim time in our guarded pool, weather permitting. Camp begins each morning at 9 a.m. and runs through 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For your convenience, our summer camp includes extended daycare, beginning at 6:30 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m. Camp fees include breakfast, lunch, snacks, craft materials, most field trips, and extended daycare. Andrews Academy Summer camp is located in Creve Coeur, west of Highway 270. The camp is situated on a spacious campus with generously shaded playground, access to wooded nature trails, and indoor facilities that allow continuous camp activities during inclement weather.
Be Creative
Type of Camp: Arts and Crafts
Where: Abiding Savior Lutheran School 4353 Butler Hill Road, St. Louis, MO 63128
Phone: 314-892-4408
Dates: June 18, 19, 20 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Registration Deadline: April 19 for $10 Discount, otherwise until full.
Cost: $75 1st child, $70 Sibling
A program of enrichment and enjoyment for children ages 2-9 years old. Each session will include creative art, children's literature, fine and gross motor play, Jesus time, and activities based on the session's theme. Children will be divided by age. Please send lunch from home. We are a peanut free school. Snack and drink will be provided.
Night Time Adventures
Type of Camp: Outdoor Activities
Where: Abiding Savior Lutheran School 4353 Butler Hill Road, St. Louis, MO 63128
Phone: 314-892-4408
Dates: July 16, 17, 18; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Registration Deadline: April 19 for $10 Discount, otherwise until full.
Cost: $75 1st child, $70 Sibling
A program of enrichment and enjoyment for children ages 2-9 years old. Each session will include creative art, children's literature, fine and gross motor play, Jesus time, and activities based on the session's theme which for this camp will include shadows, nocturnal animals, camping and more! Children will be divided by age. Please send lunch from home. We are a peanut free school. Snack and drink will be provided.
Camp FunTastic at Green Trails
Type of Camp: Traditional Summer Camp
Where: Green Trails Elementary 170 Portico Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: 314-740-6565 or 314-550-6478
Dates: June 3 - July 12
Registration Deadline: May-23
Cost: $150 week; $120 for week of July 4 or $770 for all 6 weeks
parkwaycampfuntastic@gmail.com
Sports Skills Program at Green Trails
Type of Camp: Sports Camp
Where: Green Trails Elementary 170 Portico Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: 314-415-8174 or 314-415-8175
Dates: June 3 to July 12
Registration Deadline: May-23
Cost: $150 week; July 4 week $120 all 6 weeks $770
parkwaycampfuntastic@gmail.com
North Area Sports Camp at Northeast Middle School
Type of Camp: Sports
Where: Parkway Northeast Middle 181 Coeur DeVille Drive, Creve Coeur, MO 63146
Phone: 314-415-8174 or 314-415-8175
Dates: June 3 to June 21
Registration Deadline: May-23
Cost: $75/week
This half day camp meets from 12:15 to 3:30 for children who have completed grades 2 -6. Bus transportation will be provided from Bellerive and Craig Elementary to Northeast Middle School and has a limit of 75 children.
Chesterfield Arts
Type of Camp: Visual Arts
Where: Next to Chesterfield Mall 444 Chesterfield Center, Suite 130, Chesterfield, MO 633017
Phone: 636-519-1955
Dates: June - August
Registration Deadline: August
Cost: $120 - $130
Let your child unleash their creative side with Chesterfield Arts. We will offer everything from Painting, Drawing, Pottery, Sculpture, Stop Animation, Mixed Media.
Toddler Camp
Type of Camp: Toddler
Where: Maryland Heights Centre 2344 McKelvey Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Phone: 314-738-2599
Dates: June 3 through Aug. 9, three-week sessions
Registration Deadline: A week before or until full.
Cost: $72 - $126
Toddler Camp 3 Weeks Ages 2 - 3 The Maryland Heights Centre is an awesome place for summer fun, learning and adventure. Your child will enjoy indoor messy fun while gaining social skills. Children will also spend time outdoors and with water play. Camp will not meet July 1 - 5. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Age 3 Monday/Wednesday/Friday Session I (1130A) June 3 - June 21 Art Creations Session II (1130B) June 24 - July 19 Little Scientists Session III (1130C) July 22 - Aug. 9 Exploring Books $108/resident $126/non-resident Age 2 Tuesday/Thursday Session I (1130D) June 4 - June 20 Art Creations Session II (1130E) June 25 - July 18 Little Scientists Session III (1130F) July 23 - Aug. 8 Exploring Books $72/resident $84/non-resident
Kids Club Summer Camp
Type of Camp: Outdoors
Where: Eise Park Glenview and Bourbon, Maryland Heights , MO 63043
Phone: 314-738-2599
Dates: June 3 through August 9
Registration Deadline: One week before or until full.
Cost: $60 - $140
Kids Club Summer Camp 2 Weeks Ages 3 - 6 Eise Memorial Park Let your kids be kids this summer at Eise Park, an awesome place for summer fun, learning and adventure. This is a great opportunity for your child to enjoy themed outdoor play while gaining social skills. Children must be fully potty trained to attend this camp. Camp will not meet July 1 - 5. Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - noon Session I (1110A) June 3 - June 14 Wilderness 101 Session II (1110B) June 17 - June 28 Sports of all Sorts Session III (1110C) July 8 - July 19 Animal Planet Session IV (1110D) July 22 - Aug. 2 Surf’s Up $120/resident $140/non-resident Session V Aug. 5 - Aug. 9 $60/resident $70/non-resident
Camp Fun Under the Sun
Type of Camp: Sports, Arts and Crafts, Outdoors
Where: Vago Park 2700 Fee Fee Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Phone: 314-738-2599
Dates: June 10 - Aug. 9
Registration Deadline: One week before or until full.
Cost: $82 - $97
Camp Fun Under the Sun 1 Week Ages 6 - 13 Vago Park Campers will be on the move constantly. Programming includes exciting activities like capture the flag, kickball, soccer, basketball, crafts, games, songs, sports and nature walks. Campers will swim at Aquaport one time per week, weather permitting. Registration closes at 1 p.m. on the Friday prior to the beginning of the next week’s session. If you have last-minute child care needs, you will be able to enroll after Friday at 1 p.m., but there will be an additional $15 fee for staffing and planning purposes. A current Resident Discount Card is required to receive resident rates. Full payment is required at registration. Fees will be adjusted for Session 4. Session 1 (1200A) June 10 - June 14 Registration Deadline: June 7 Session 2 (1200B) June 17 - June 21 Registration Deadline: June 14 Session 3 (1200C) June 24 - June 28 Registration Deadline: June 21 Session 4 (1200D) July 1 - July 5 (4 days) Registration Deadline: June 28 Session 5 (1200E) July 8 - July 12 Registration Deadline: July 5 Session 6 (1200F) July 15 - July 19 Registration Deadline: July 12 Session 7 (1200G) July 22 - July 26 Registration Deadline: July 19 Session 8 (1200H) July 29 - Aug. 2 Registration Deadline: July 26 NEW - Week 9* (1200Q) Aug. 5 - Aug. 9 Registration Deadline: Aug. 2 *Registration limited to 30. Refunds will not be issued once camper has enrolled. Early Bird Savings 10% off in March Discount does not apply to Week 9 of Camp Fun Under the Sun or Theme Camp. Fees $82/week/resident $97/week/non-resident Staff Camp counselors are high school and college students. All staff members have been trained to work with both highenergy and mellow children. Extended Care Our extended AM Care and PM Care programs are a great way to relax, play board games, play on the playground or work on art. Fees must be paid by 1 p.m. the Sunday before the session starts. Fees will not be pro-rated for day-to-day needs. Fees will be adjusted for Session 4 (no camp July 4). AM Care 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. $25/week/resident $29/week/non-resident PM Care 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. $35/week/resident $40/week/non-resident
Safety Town
Type of Camp: Safety Camp
Where: Maryland Heights Centre 2344 McKelvey Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Phone: 314-738-2599
Dates: Session I (2105A) June 10 - 21; Session II (2105B) June 24 - July 5; Session III (2105C) July 29 - Aug. 9
Registration Deadline: Open until full
Cost: $34-$44
Safety Town 2 Weeks Ages 4 - 6 Kids will learn the importance of signals and signs, proper seatbelt use, the dangers of home poisons, using caution with animals, dealing with strangers, home fire safety and more. A Maryland Heights Police Officer conducts each session. Resident registration begins Monday, April 8. Non-residents may enroll beginning Monday, April 22. Call (314) 738-2599 or stop by the Maryland Heights Centre. No class July 4. Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - noon Session I (2105A) June 10 - 21 Session II (2105B) June 24 - July 5 Session III (2105C) July 29 - Aug. 9 $34/resident $44/non-resident
Theme Camp
Type of Camp: Theme Camp
Where: Vago Park 2700 Fee Fee Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Phone: 314-738-2599
Dates: June 10 through Aug. 2
Registration Deadline: One week before or until full
Cost: $82 - $97
Theme Camp 1 Week Ages 6 - 8 Vago Park Spaces are limited in this EXTREMELY popular camp! Deposits will not be accepted to hold spots. Full payment is required at registration. Campers may participate in extended morning and/or afternoon care (see page 7). These fees must be paid by the Sunday prior to the start of camp. Session 4 will be pro-rated. Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $82/resident $97/non-resident Crafty Creations Campers will explore Vago Park looking for crafty items and make several take-home keepsakes. June 10 - June 14 (1200I) Swords, Transformers, Rangers and More Campers will make swords and create Transformers and Power Rangers to ward off the forces of evil! June 17 - June 21 (1200J) Super Heroes Come help us protect the Metropolis of Maryland Heights while we create our own super heroes to defend against the evil villains. June 24 - June 28 (1200K) Outdoor Adventures Campers will explore Vago Park, learn outdoor skills, take nature walks and make s’mores. July 1 - July 5 (4 days) (1200L) Splish Splash Need we say more? Get ready to get wet! July 8 - July 12 (1200M) Mad Scientist Campers will make secret potions and create robots and fun projects using scientific methods. July 15 - July 19 (1200N) Luau/Jungle Camp This two-part camp is the best of both worlds. We will make grass skirts and jungle vests and work on our Tarzan yell. July 22 - July 26 (1200O) Artapalooza Campers will draw on their creativity while painting, sculpting and thinking “outside the box.” July 29 - Aug. 2 (1200P) Extended Care Our extended AM Care and PM Care programs are a great way to relax, play board games, play on the playground or work on art. Fees must be paid by 1 p.m. the Sunday before the session starts. Fees will not be pro-rated for day-to-day needs. Fees will be adjusted for Session 4 (no camp July 4). AM Care 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. $25/week/resident $29/week/non-resident PM Care 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. $35/week/resident $40/week/non-resident
Saint Louis Priory Sports Camps
Type of Camp: Sports
Where: Saint Louis Priory School 500 South Mason Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: 314-434-3690 ext. 141
Dates: Baseball June 17-21 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, Basketball June 10-14 1:00 pm -3:00 pm, Tennis June 10-13 and June 17-20 7:30 am- 9:30 am, Football June 10-13, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Beginners Lacrosse June 10-14 9:00 am-11:00 am, Advanced Lacrosse June 17-21 9:00 am-11:00 am, Soccer June 3-7 4:00 pm-6:00pm
Registration Deadline: Jun-1
Cost: Baseball $115, Basketball $115, Tennis $125/session, Football $115, Beginners Lacrosse $115, Advanced Lacrosse $125, Soccer $115
J Day Camps
Type of Camp: Sports, Swimming, Arts & Specialty
Where: Creve Coeur 2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis , MO 63146
Phone: 314-442-3432
Dates: May 28 - Aug. 9
Registration Deadline: Ongoing
Cost: Varies by camp; many discounts available
Also available in Chesterfield, 16801 Baxter Road, 63005. Campers swim nearly every day and receive Red Cross Swim Instruction. Everyone is welcome at the J!
ABC Chefs Cooking Academy Cooking-4-Real Summer Camp
Type of Camp: Cooking Camp for Kids and Teens
Where: Parkway West Middle 2312 Baxter Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: 636-543-8650
Dates: Monday-Thursday (June 3-Aug. 8)
Registration Deadline: Open
Cost: 189
Campers 6 - 17 will prepare at least 3-4 recipes each day, in addition to learning some relevant history, stories, music, projects, dancing and of course, loads of fun. CAMP COOKING-4-REAL 2013 will explore international and U.S. cuisine, plus a pinch of math, world geography, health, culture, literature, and science.
Twellman Soccer Camp
Type of Camp: Sports
Where: Villa Duchesne 801 South Spoede Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
Phone: 636-980-7620
Dates: June 17-20
Registration Deadline: Jun-15
Cost: 90
Boys and girls grades 1-8... 9-11 a.m. Open to students who will be entering grades K to 8 in Fall 2013. Athletes will need water bottle, shin guards, soccer ball, cleats, sun screen and a snack Twellman Soccer takes pride is offering camps that focus on each player individually and their development and enjoyment.Our focus is always the KIDS.
Camp Saul Spielberg
Type of Camp: Pre-school Camp
Where: United Hebrew Congregation, 13788 Conway Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: 314-434-3404
Dates: June 3 - July 26
Registration Deadline: 15-May
Cost: Starting at $353 per session
Our camp days are packed with a variety of activities – music, Hebrew, movement, science & nature, storytelling, cooking, art, playground activities, swimming, water play, and more. Each week has a different theme that incorporates a variety of activities. The children entering kindergarten have fun in a camp atmosphere with more challenging activities designed for their age level.
Camp Ramot Amoona
Type of Camp: Jewish Day Camp
Where: Congregation B'nai Amoona, 324 South Mason Road, Creve Couer, MO 63141
Dates: June 10-Aug. 2
Registration Deadline: 1-May
Cost: See website
Phone: 314-576-9990
Our camp includes: Swimming lessons, arts and crafts, field trips, overnights, nature experiences, sports, dance, cooking and so much more!
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