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Find a Summer Camp Near Affton, Shrewsbury 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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Lindbergh Flag Camp
Type of Camp: Sports
Where: Lindbergh High School, 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63126
Dates: June 3--6--11AM--1PM
Registration Deadline: 31-May
Cost: 65
Phone: 314-729-2410 ext 1562
Learn the basic and fundamentals of Flag football.
Lindbergh Football Camp
Type of Camp: Sports
Where: Lindbergh High School, 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63126
Dates: June3-7 and July 22-27
Registration Deadline: Day of the camp
Cost: $75 dollars; buy one week get the second free
Phone: 314-729-2410
This camp is for students entering the 6th grade to12th grade.
Rosati-Kain High School Kougar Camps
Type of Camp: Enriching and Fun Camps that include theater, dance, culinary, athletics and leadership camps
Where: Rosati-Kain High School, 4389 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis , MO 63108
Dates: Five weeks of full or half-day camps beginning the week of June 3 (camp will not be held the week of July 4)
Registration Deadline: 15-May
Cost: Varies per camp
Phone: 314-533-8513
Come have fun and learn a new sport or hobby at Rosati-Kain High School! R-K is offering five weeks of full or half-day camps for sixth through eighth-grade girls beginning the week of June 3 (camp will not be held the week of July 4). In addition to traditional athletic camps, R-K will also feature exciting new specialty camps including: art, knitting, cheerleading, jewelry making, cooking, photography and a “Master Class” theater camp. R-K camps are a great opportunity for young women to discover their full potential and to build lasting friendships. Registration and the camp brochure are online at Rosati-Kain.org. For more information, contactRKsummercamps@rosati-kain.org.
South City Family YMCA Day Camp
Type of Camp: Traditional outdoors, half day preschool, aquatics, special interest, sport, skate and CIT (counselor in training)
Where: South City Family YMCA Grounds and Facilities, 3150 Sublette Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
Dates: May 29th-August 9th
Registration Deadline: One week before attending
Cost: Traditional: Member rate $105.00, Nonmember rate $125.00, Special Interest, Skate and Sports: Member rate: $120.00, Nonmember rate $140.00, CIT: $150.00, 1/2 day preschool: Member rate $50.00, Nonmember rate $70.00
Phone: 314-644-3100
Traditional Camp: All day outdoor camp, running 9:00 a.m- 4:00 p.m with free before care 6:30-9:00 and aftercare 4:00-6:00 p.m. Traditional camp offers a wide variety of activities from arts and crafts, games and swimming. Special Interest/Sports/Aquatics/Skate: these camps focus on a more specific hobby, such as swimming, crafting, cooking, skating, baseball, etc. Every week a different set of special interest camps will be available to choose from (special interest camps start June 3rd). 1/2 day preschool: hours are 9:00 a.m -12:00 p.m (no before/after care available for this camp). This is the only camp that meets indoors. There will be outside play time daily and snack served. CIT (counselors in training): This is a 4 week camp running from June 17th to July 12th. It gives teens ages 14-17 a chance to experience a camp counselor position while enhancing vital job skills for the future. Every participant must apply and interview for CIT camp.
Ursuline Sport Camps
Type of Camp: Sports
Where: Ursuline Academy, 341 South Sappington, Saint Louis, MO 63122
Dates: All summer long - various dates
Registration Deadline: 1-Jun
Cost: ranges
Phone: 3149842809
We are offering various sports camps for girls grade age -high school age all summer long. Please check out our flyer on our website for more information.
Rocking J Ranch
Type of Camp: Horse Camp
Where: barn at Rocking J, 6722 Bridle Trail Lane, High Ridge, MO 63049
Dates: March ,June, July , August
Registration Deadline: enrolling now
Cost: average $325 /week
Phone: 636-677-7771
Imagine, getting to care for your own horse , with a partner for a whole week ! Rocking J and it's professional staff will teach you all you need to be a confident rider. From safety to skills enhancement. Our beautiful, healthy, gentle equines of varied colors will steal your heart away . Residential option availiable, and Appreticship for 30 day stay also. Daily trailride, horse show on Friday. Our Next open House , if you want to come check us out is May 5th, Sunday 1-3 pm. You do not have to wait, come see us anytime and enrolling is on website, forms and instructions.
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.
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!
University City Summer Youth Recreation and Teen Activities Programs
Type of Camp: Variety of Daily Camp Activities for Youth 5-14
Where: Centennial Commons 7210 Olive Blvd., University City, MO 63130
Phone: 314-505-8625
Dates: June 10-Aug. 2
Registration Deadline: May-11
Cost: Residents for eight weeks (fee per child): $460 (ages 5-12)/$540 (ages 11-14); non resident fees slightly higher
Before and After Camp and Extended Camp Programs are also available (additional fee required). Resident scholarship programs available. For detailed information: http://tinyurl.com/cbd4zb2
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.
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