Abra-Kid-Abra Camps Held Throughout the St. Louis Metro Area www.abrakid.com (314) 608-6547
At
Abra-Kid camps, kids learn magic, circus arts, comedy and how to put on
a puppet show. Sessions are typically one to two weeks and are held at
various locations across the St. Louis metro area. Abra-Kid-Abra also
teaches and performs magic and related entertainment, such as juggling,
comedy, animal balloons, clowning and more throughout the year for
birthday parties, after-school programs, scout programs, workshops and
classes.
A Jump in the Park/Jumpin' Inflatables - Camp Chesterfield Chesterfield Mall www.jumpininflatables.com (636) 728-1771
Camp Chesterfield is the newest camp for jumpin' summer fun! Located at A Jump in the Park inflatable playground in Chesterfield Mall, campers will build fitness and burn summer energy on the huge inflatable playground, and experience unique activities through daily on-site field trips to the mall's kid-friendly stores. A full week of activities includes story time at Border's Bookstore, arts & crafts, petting animals, watching an AMC summer movie, making pretzels at Auntie Annie's and playing golf at the new glow-in-the-dark putt-putt store. A "picnic in the park" tops off each week with a picnic party catered by one of the many kid-favorite restaurants in the mall. Sessions are one week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early bird drop off is available beginning at 7:30 a.m. Camp Chesterfield is for ages 5-10 or kindergarten through grade 4. Tuition includes crafts, field trips, a t-shirt, and Friday lunch. A Jump in the Park also offers a daily Drop & Shop program and Parent's Night Out every Friday and Saturday from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Kids ages 7-13 (grades 2-8) are invited to explore the unique opportunities at All-Sports Camps. Kids will enjoy the best instruction available in selected sports, live a full and varied life with fellow campers and have an opportunity to use the excellent athletic facilities at the colleges. The camps emphasize Christian values and good sportsmanship as well as athletic instruction in a small group environment. Campers will receive instruction in three different sports during the week, as well as participate in special activities and competitions daily. Evening programs include teambuilding, motivational speakers, social activities and entertainment. Experienced staff provides excellent instruction and close supervision of the campers.
Everyone's a star at The Club at Chesterfield's 2008 All Star Kid's Camp! Enjoy fun activities, sports and games designed for ages 5-12. Camp runs weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Before and after care is available at an additional charge beginning at 8 a.m. and until 5 p.m. Campers are divided into two groups based on age (5-8 and 9-12). The camp combines various recreational activities on a daily basis such as sports, games, crafts and swimming. Lunch and snacks are included. Fridays are designated as special fun days, such as "water games" or "field day." Once a week children in the 9-12 age group receive a tennis clinic run by our tennis director, Paul Tobin, where kids will learn basic strokes and moves. All campers have access to six outdoor and nine indoor courts for free play with counselors. Every afternoon both groups will have access to indoor pools, and private swimming lessons are available at an additional fee. Join on a week to week basis, or save 10% by signing up for the entire nine week session. Siblings receive a 10% discount. Camp begins June 2 and runs through August 1. The Club is located behind the Doubletree Hotel at Chesterfield Parkway West and Highway 40.
Is your child "horse crazy?" Then Baskin Farm Camps provide a perfect summer activity! Campers spend all day with horses, learn hunt seat riding as well as proper care of horses and riding equipment. Experienced staff provide quality instruction with an emphasis on safety and sportsmanship. Four, one-week sessions, along with an intensive one-week advanced session, are offered for campers age 7-14. The sessions are designed to accommodate different riding levels, from beginner to advanced. See our web site for camp dates, times and locations.
Beverly Milder’s Musical Arts is celebrating 30 years! Beverly founded the school in 1978 in her basement as Yamaha Music School and now boasts an enrollment of 700 weekly students. Beverly Milder’s is a family atmosphere where teachers work as a team. Students can be assured of being placed with the most appropriate teacher since our teaching staff of 12 full-time, music degreed teachers do not compete for students. For young students beginning at age 2, we offer the nationally known Harmony Road Music Curriculum – keyboard/singing classes for parent and child. Children learn music as they would learn a language: listening, repeating, learning to read and write. We are currently enrolling students for summer classes and camp opportunities. In addition to classes, we offer private lessons in piano, voice and guitar. For additional information please see our web site.
Building Blocks Preschool Manchester www.gslcelca.org (636) 391-6685
Children ages 2-5 will be sure to have a fun, exciting summer in a safe, nurturing environment at this summer camp for preschoolers. Each week of the camp curriculum will focus on a different theme and will include art, music, outdoor play, games, story time, cooking and snacks. Camp themes include Ooey Gooey Summer Science, Incredible Edible Stories, Up Up and Away, and Our Amazing Outdoor World. Camp weeks are June 9-13 and 16-20; and July 7-11 and 14-18. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Building Blocks is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association, and is conveniently located on Highway 141 just north of Manchester Road at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Camp Carson YMCA 2034 E. Lake Road, Princeton, IN www.campcarson.org (812) 385-3597
Join campers and staff from more than 20 states and 7 countries at southern Indiana's premier summer resident camp. Camp Carson was voted the #1 area resident camp by the readers of Kentuckiana Family Magazine. Making new friends, flying from "The Blob," sliding down the water zip'lines, or flying from the Tom Sawyer Swing, YMCA Camp Carson offers an experience that lasts a lifetime. Activities include horseback riding, motorized dirt bikes, archery, canoeing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, archery, marksmanship, climbing, mountain-boards and more. A pottery and wood-working studio, as well as a brand new drumming program, are new for 2008. All multi-week campers take a weekend trip to Holiday World & Splashin' Safari.
We take great pride in a safe, fun, program while paying careful attention to the needs of campers and families. Our program is truly one that is designed and tailored to the individual camper needs. Just 2 1/2 hours east of the St. Louis Arch, we offer coed programs for campers ages 7-16. We are a YMCA camp committed to providing a safe, fun-filled summer where friendships built are the kind that last a lifetime. Christian emphasis based on YMCA core values of faith, caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. ACA accredited. Call for a free color brochure and informational DVD.
Camp Gan Israel Chesterfield www.cgistl.com (636) 778-4000
Camp Gan Israel is a summer camp dedicated to enriching the lives of children from diverse Jewish backgrounds and affiliations through a stimulating camping experience. Our focus on child safety and program quality is unparalleled. CGI of Chesterfield is part of the largest and fastest growing network of day camps, enjoying a reputation as a pioneer in Jewish camping, with innovative ideas and creative activities, to both provide enjoyment and inspire children to try new and exciting things!
Camp Jam www.campjam.com (800) 513-0930 Camp Jam Rock 'N Roll Summer Day Camp is a five-day program designed for young musicians and singers ages 11-17 with at least six months of experience. It's a rock 'n roll experience of a lifetime. Form a band, perform on stage, learn from pros, hang out with rock stars, learn team-building skills, and write and record songs.
Camp Jam Kidz is a completely separate program for ages 7-10. For one whole week, kids get to be the star of the show! No musical experience is necessary. This is a great chance for kids to get tons of hands-on musical experience while having fun and feeling what it's like to be a rock star for a week! Camp Jam has provided its one-of-a-kind experience to thousands of young musicians from across the US and around the world. Overnight camps are available!
Camp Kupugani is a multicultural camp for girls that promotes diversity and empowerment of young women. Our unique, two-week residential program focuses on diversity and communication skills in a fun atmosphere - uniting girls of varied backgrounds and providing them with empowerment and community-building skills so they expand comfort zones and build self-esteem. The camp environment comprises almost 120 acres of nature's finest, including woods, trails, a swimming pool, rock climbing walls, game fields, and a five-acre lake for swimming, water games, and almost a mile of canoeing through the property. The girls enjoy activities like rock climbing, river walking, canoeing, playing under waterfalls, and night hikes under the stars, plus carefully designed group activities and games so that fun and personal growth coincide.
Comments from our 2007 campers bear out our program's positive effect on all our campers. "Camp Kupugani helped me want to keep my heart in its path." "I love Camp Kupugani, because it gives me challenging opportunities to do better. It gives me more knowledge about life and teaches me to be brave and try new things. It gives me great and fun experiences." "Camp Kupugani helped me by teaching me that being different is okay. It is what makes our world special." "I love Camp Kupugani, because we can have fun and be ourselves at the same time." "Camp Kupugani helped me communicate. It also helped me overcome obstacles and really think."
Camp Lakewood - YMCA Potosi, MO www.camplakewood.org (314) 241-9622 or (573) 438-2154
YMCA Camp Lakewood is a coed, residential summer camp for ages 6-17 located 75 miles south of St. Louis. Set amidst 5,000 beautiful woodland acres with a private 360-acre lake, Camp Lakewood is a true escape. Programs are based on the YMCA's four core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibiity. We believe in making your child stronger in spirit, mind and body. One and two-week sessions are available with more than 30 activity clinic choices. Through these activities, we coach sportsmanship, courage, healthy risk-taking, independence, goal setting, flexibility and self-discovery. Contact us to arrange a visit at your convenience. Scholarships available to those who qualify.
Camp Jump Start is a healthy lifestyles camp founded and staffed by medical professionals. It focuses on helping kids live a more active life and learning how to make healthy choices. Camp Jump Start is nothing like what used to be known as a "diet" camp. Daily activities are varied and include traditional workouts, sports, mountain biking, field hockey, singing, dancing, a drama program, arts & crafts, self-defense, outdoor camping, horseback riding and many others. Nutritional education emphasizes behavioral modification and portion control, and establishing life-long health. A supportive family atmosphere and individualized attention lead to a high success rate. The camp is part of the Living Well Village, which houses health camps and wellness programs for all ages.
Camp Pegnita is an old fashioned day camp. Our beautiful six-acre wooded campus is conveniently located in Kirkwood. We offer programs for boys and girls ages 3 to 15. Campers are divided into groups of 20 or less based on age and gender. Each group is led by an experienced senior counselor and at least one junior counselor. For children under the age of 5 we offer a Montessori morning class and camp activities in the afternoon. Each summer we accept 5 girls and 5 boys between the ages of 13 and 15 to be in our Counselor in Training program from June 30 to July 18. Activities include archery, arts and crafts, organized sports and games, campfires, cooking, gardening, hiking, and nature activities. Campers age 5 to 12 receive Red Cross swimming lessons every morning and free swim every afternoon in our on-site pool. All of our staff members are trained in CPR and first aid, and we have at least 3 certified lifeguards. Our camp will be open this year from June 9 to August 8. Regular daily hours are 9:00am to 3:30pm. For working parents, we have extended hours from 7:30am to 5:30pm.
Camp Sabra - St. Louis Jewish Community Center Lake of the Ozarks, MO www.campsabra.com (314) 442-3151
Camp Sabra means a summer of fun and a lifetime of memories. Located in the Lake of the Ozarks with 3.5 miles of private shoreline, campers enjoy a wide variety of both water and land-based activities. Camp Sabra is a place to creatively experience the joys of Jewish culture, learn new skills and make friendships that last a lifetime.
Weeklong
overnight camps at Camp Weloki are designed for kids ages 8-12, middle
schoolers ages 11-14, and teens ages 13-17. Campers participate in
group activities designed to help build life skills, encourage
self-discovery and deal with the everyday ups and downs of growing up.
Traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, hiking, archery
and arts & crafts are paired with activities that help kids deal
with peer pressure, sibling rivalry, learn how to make good decisions
and learn how to have a better understanding of themselves and others.
Casa dia Montessori & The Centre at Conway Chesterfield, South County, Sunset Hills www.namontessori.com (314) 822-8400 North American Montessori-Child Care, Inc. is a family owned and operated business founded in 1976. We operate three Montessori schools in the St. Louis area, Casa dia Montessori and The Centre at Conway, with our brand new facility located in Sunset Hills. Our centers are Missouri State Licensed Montessori child care centers and we operate under NAEYC accreditation. Our mission is to provide the highest quality Montessori based child care to the children we teach and care for. Our competitive tuition combined with our outstanding service and compassion make us a perfect choice to supply your children with a solid foundation for the future. Along with our commitment to the children, we also operate the St Louis Center/Montessori Training. This means we train our teachers in-house so we are assured they receive correct Montessori training to teach your children.
Casa de Ninos Montessori Bilingual Academy (314) 954-0104 105 Lock Drive, Ballwin www.casamontessori.info (314) 954-0104
Casa de Ninos Summer Camp is a Spanish immersion program for preschoolers aged 1.5 to 5 years old. Activities include art classes, music and dance, storytelling, theater and much more. Snacks are also provided. Our program offers 3, one-week sessions. Children can attend any number of sessions. Session 1 is June 2-6; Session 2 is June 9-13; Session 3 is June 16-20. Cost per session for ages 2 and under is $98 for the half-day session (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and $120 for the full-day session ( 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). For ages 2-5, the cost per session for the half-day (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) is $90, and for the full day (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. is $110.
Challenger Learning Center 205 Brotherton Lane, St. Louis www.clcstlouis.org (314) 521-6205
The award-winning Challenger Learning Center is every aspiring astronauts dream, but it also has a lot to offer those who just want to learn more about space what it’s like to be an astronaut. The center features state-of-the-art simulators, a space station and a mission control center. Kids can take advantage of a variety of camps geared toward their skill level and interests. Five-day camps are geared toward kids in third through eighth grades, and participants will experience activities similar to real NASA astronauts and engineers in training. The Young Astronauts program teaches kids to build and launch model rockets, complete astronaut training activities and go on a mission to the International Space Station. They will also learn how we get to space and what happens to our bodies once we get there. Astronaut Training Camps take kids on a "Rendezvous with a Comet" or "Voyage to Mars" mission where campers will experience activities similar to NASA astronauts. They will compete in rocket launch competitions and take a one-day field trip to the St. Louis Science Center.
Chesterfield Arts Chesterfield www.chesterfieldarts.org (636) 519-1955 Chesterfield Arts works to foster the growth of the visual, performing and literary arts in the Chesterfield area by acting as a presenter of quality artists from around the region and as a catalyst for arts activity. Chesterfield Arts offers camps for kids in preschool through age 18. Half-day one week camps are available in a variety of disciplines, including mixed media, drawing, painting, ceramics, garden art, cartooning and more.
Chesterfield Day School offers three great camps at two great campuses. Campers from the earliest ages (18 months) can learn the Montessori way and have fun at both the Chesterfield and St. Albans campuses of Chesterfield Day School. Toddlers (age 18-36 months) and preschoolers (age 2-5) will enjoy hands-on learning and cross-curricular activities. Teachers from around the world have long come to Chesterfield Day School, the only Missouri accrediting location for Montessori teachers. Toddler camps run Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Preschool camps run Monday-Friday in two or three-week sessions.
For campers age 6-12, take the shuttle from the Chesterfield campus or drive to St. Albans, and feel as though you have traveled to Aspen for a summer camp experience that combines environmental science, sports activities and arts and crafts. Campers play and learn along the same paths, climbs, streams and lakes as Lewis and Clark did as they explored the beauty of the St. Albans area. Three two-week sessions, June 9-July 18. Camp hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with extended day available.
Churchill Center & School Town & Country www.churchillschool.org (314) 997-4343 Churchill Center & School is a private school for children with specific learning disabilities. Its mission is to give high potential children with learning disabilities the finest, individualized, remedial education and the support they need to achieve and return to a traditional classroom and to foster greater understanding and support for all people with learning disabilities by training other educators, supporting our families and enlightening the community. A daily 1:1 tutorial is offered as well as an individualized curriculum in the areas of auditory-visual training, language arts, math, social studies, science and motor skills. The arts and unstructured play are also integral parts of each day. Churchill serves students from first through tenth grade and has a 1:3 teacher/student ratio. Churchill, founded in 1977, moved to its new campus in Town & Country this past year. Churchill Center & School has twice been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a School of Excellence. Call to find out about our summer programs.
Circus Day Foundation At the City Museum www.circusday.org (314) 436-7676
Circus
Performance Summer Camps teach kids the art of circus performance.
Camps are split between two-week sessions starting in late June and go
through the end of August. For the first week, participants focus on
learning circus skills. During the second week, they actually perform
for the public. This intensive circus training and performance
experience is unique in the United States. Camps are geared for ages
8-16 and are held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Before and after care is
available.
COCA Summer Arts Camps Center of Creative Arts - University City. COCA Camps are also held at CBC High School in Town & Country and Selvidge Middle School in Ballwin. www.cocastl.org (314) 725-6555 Full and half-day camps at COCA are for kids to sing, paint, draw, act, sculpt and have a great time! Camps are held for kids from ages 3 to 18 featuring creative arts programs taught by professional artists and instructors. COCA offers intensive programs for teens. Camps will be held June 2 - August 15 at three locations. Before and after care is available. Register online, download our Camp Brochure by clicking here, or call us for a free COCA guide.
The College School Summer Experiences at The College School Webster Groves www.thecollegeschool.org (314) 962-9355
The College School is known for helping children learn through direct experiences and for its outdoor education program. In the summer, the school offers themed Adventure Day Camps for children ages 4-11 and Outdoor Experiences for children in fourth through eighth grades. Camps begin in mid-June and run through early August. Adventure Day Camp themes vary by age and session and include field trips on our buses, swimming lessons for ages 4-7, recreational swimming for all campers and Friday lunch. Most camps are offered in two-week sessions, with two camps running longer. This summer, children can partake of favorites including Circus Camp, Kids in the Kitchen and Science and Sports; or they can explore new offerings, including a Theatre Camp, Greenhouse/Gardens Camp and one titled "Passports to St. Louis." Early Childhood campers will be grouped as "4's" and "5's" and will have their own special themes. Before and after care is available. Outdoor Experiences allow older children to explore and connect with peers on five, 12-day adventures in and outside of St. Louis. These include canoeing the Boundary Waters, biking in Missouri and exploring the shores of Lake Michigan as well as other exciting adventures. Trips are led by experienced College School educators.
Comprehensive Learning Institute for Challenged Kids (CLICK) West County www.makeitclick.org (314) 882-2264
Camps
at CLICK help build social skills through introductory play groups and
topic-specific therapeutic skills training. Class size is limited to
ensure focused, quality interaction. Camps are available for kids from
age 2 and up. Topics include Early Interactions; Sharing, Caring and
Taking Turns; Music Camp; Scrapbooking for Kids; Sports Sampler; Fun
with Art; Dance Camp; Social Skills Sampler; Creative Writing; Critical
Thinking; and other themes. Camps begin in June. CLICK also holds
year-round classes.
Looking for a fun, unique, educational summer camp experience for 3-6 year olds? Join the Spanish Clubhouse for Kids and Computer Bryte Kids as we cross our curriculums for a one-of-a-kind summer camp experience. Half the program will focus on Spanish immersion where children will be introduced to vocabulary through theme-related lessons. Instruments, puppets, felt board stories, parachute time, games, art and simple Spanish songs add to the excitement of each lesson. Children will build upon their social and language skills as they are encouraged to interact and speak in Spanish with other children in class. The other half of camp will focus on Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes for Kids where the children become computer detectives and go on a learning adventure in the world of Imagine Tomorrow. Each child works on their own computer using custom software designed for each lesson that adjusts to the child's ability levels. Besides computer and early reading and writing skills, benefits include teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity. Small class size guarantees individual, hands-on attention. Contact us for camp dates and times.
Prepare your child for the digital future while enhancing early reading and writing skills. Designed for kids ages 2 1/2 to 7, every class combines a fun learning adventure with sophisticated technology concepts that teach your child to use a computer as a tool. Children work on individual computers using Imagine Tomorrow software that is custom built for every lesson and adjust to your child's academic and technical ability. Very small classes are led by certified Imagine Tomorrow teachers, ensuring individual attention. Parents receive online password to access lessons from each class, and can even download software for reinforcement at home. Now enrolling for summer camp programs, one-week adventures at locations throughout the St. Louis area. Spaces fill quickly! Reserve early to guarantee placement. Call or visit our web site for schedules and class availability.
Summer
programs at Countryside are for children ages 2-7 and are available for
full and half days, five days per week. The nine-week session begins in
mid-June. Junior Camp is for ages 2 and 3 who are not yet potty
trained, and Senior Camp is for ages 3-7. Summer programs for children
with and without previous Montessori school experience. The curriculum
includes practical life, sensorial, mathematics, science and geography,
as well as pony rides, outdoor play, swim instruction for the Senior
campers, nature study and arts & crafts.
Dance, cheer, kick and jump in this fun camp! Campers, ages 5-12, enjoy dance routines, cheers, spirit crafts, and dance parties every day! Dance routines include hip hop, jazz, pom-pon, and kick. The latest dance moves, jumps, chants, and cheer technique are taught by experienced instructors. There is a daily all-camp performance to show off new skills to parents and friends! Look for our Hip Hop Clinics too!
If your child's dream is to play in a rock band, St. Louis has just the place. Dave Simon's Rock School offers summer camps for kids ages 8-18 who dream of being on stage. Kids and teens will learn the basics of playing in a rock band and take part in group rehearsals, private lessons, pysical activities and a live performance at the end of each camp sesson. The goals of the camp are to build musical awareness and appreciation, strengthen music skills, learn to interact in a group setting, gain more confidence creatively, socially and academically, and have fun. Six weeks of camp sessions begin in June. After-camp care is available.
DaySpring School of the Arts is a place where students receive
excellent training in the performing and fine arts, including classical
ballet, tap, jazz, modern dance, musical theater, drama, backstage
skills, visual art, & private music lessons in all instruments, as
well as classes in the academics for homeschoolers. The faculty is
comprised of professionally qualified and experienced artists and
educators prepared to teach technique, training and artistry. Student
performances are held in schools, churches and other public venues
around the St. Louis area, which give the students valuable experience
and share the teaching artists with the community at large. Students
develop character, discipline, responsibility, prioritization and time
management. Call for summer camp details!
Camp
is an adventure at Ellisville Weekday Preschool! Children will enjoy a
"dude ranch" theme, complete with singing around a pretend campfire.
Other activities include art with paints, watercolors, clay and
glitter, music, creative play with hay bales, cowboy hats and horses.
Camps are held June 9-11 and 16-18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ellisville
Weekday Preschool is a child-centered Christian preschool rooted in the
belief that children learn best in an atmosphere of love and respect.
Enopi Math and Language Chesterfield and St. Charles www.enopi.com (314) 814-6674 Many parents worry that their children will lose skills acquired the previous year during the hazy days of summer. Enopi Math and Language can put an end to those worries. Enopi is a year-round, continuous mathematics and reading enrichment program focused on the needs of each individual child. Classes are held once per week, and students receive a customized plan of daily work that fits their personality and demeanor in a methodical, step-by-step approach. Weaknesses are strengthened, core skills are reinforced, students are challenged by word problems and thinking games, and taught to overcome obstacles. With continued study, students develop excellent number-sense, problem-solving ability, critical thinking skills, advanced study skills and confidence, as well as inflective reading comprehension.
The First Tee is a not-for-profit organization that strives to instill in young people life-enhancing values such as honesty, integrity, sportsmanship and respect while providing affordable access to golf. The First Tee Life Skills Curriculum sets it apart, and includes skills such as how to introduce yourself and respecting the rules, to building a go-to team, dealing with conflicts and appreciating diversity. The Golf Skills Focus includes many levels of skills, from grip, aim and setup, to mastering the ability to consistency hit full-swing, and understanding the course strategy. Summer classes begin the week of June 16. Check our web site for dates and times.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Residential and Day Camps www.girlscountsem.org (800) 727-GIRL (4475) From horseback riding to canoeing, theatre arts to underwater SCUBA challenges, splashing in the pool to exploring outdoor cuisine, sleeping under the stars to hiking to new adventures – enjoy all of this and more at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s three ACA-Accredited Resident Camps, 34 local Day Camps and several Family Camp activities! Thousands of parents choose to send their daughters to Girl Scout summer programs because they offer enriching opportunities to help girls grow strong. Girls choose these programs because they know they’ll have fun, make friends, and build a lifetime of memories. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s three resident camps offer a variety of programs and activities to meet a girl’s interests, like swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, horseback riding, sports and games. Girl Scout camp also offers challenging experiences such as biking, canoeing and the Outdoor Adventure Course. Girls can choose from a three-day to a one-month camp. All girls age 5-17 are welcome at Girl Scout summer camp programs.
The Goddard Schools Locations throughout the St. Louis metro area www.goddardschool.com Learning is all around The Goddard School. Whether gently holding an infant, encouraging toddlers to share, or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, caring teachers support the healthy development of children from six weeks to six years. Developmental guidelines form the basis of unique lesson plans that are brought to life in fun and imaginative ways and in learning centers for dramatic play, creative art, science, computers, and blocks and puzzles. Daily Activity Reports, a corporate Quality Assurance program, and accredited continuing education for teachers are just a few of the reasons Goddard is setting the standard in childcare.
Gymboree Play and Music Webster Groves www.gymboreeclasses.com (314) 961-3000 Designed by child development experts, each of Gymboree's programs focus on and support the specific developmental milestone your child is working on at his/her age - from sensory explorations for young babies to cause and effect, two-way communication, "motor planning," imaginary play, to early listening and language skills. Each program level incorporates fundamental, engaging activities that help to build your child's cognitive, social and physical skills. Call to create your own summer camp package, including an art, play and music class.
JCC Day Camps Chesterfield and Creve Coeur www.jccstl.org (314) 442-3432
Year after year, the JCC camp program attracts hundreds of campers because of the quality and training of a talented and seasoned staff. Combined they have over 100 years of summer camping experience. Campers swim every day! Campers laugh every day! Campers learn and experience new things every day! For more information contact Amy Shannon at (314) 442-3432 or email: ashannon@jccstl.org.
KidzArt St. Louis Camps held at locations throughout the St. Louis Metro Area www.kidzartstlouis.com (636) 536-5371
KidzArt
is a fun, unique and confidence-building drawing program for
preschoolers through seniors. KidzArt provides students of all ages the
opportunity to have art in their lives, increase their skills and
knowledge of various art media, learn to draw using a proven method
and, most of all, to have fun! KidzArt camps and workshops are held at
community centers and schools throughout West County and beyond,
including Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, Ballwin, Wildwood, Crestwood and
South County. Check our web site or call us for registration information & camp & class schedules.
Kids
up to age 7 will learn through music at these camps and classes held at
locations in Chesterfield and Clayton. Kids play and
explore musical instruments, are exposed to a variety of music styles
and are encouraged to sing and dance to the music. Activities
strengthen coordination, vocabulary, rhythm and memory. Details for the 2008 Kindermusik
Adventures Camps are available now. Please call or visit our web site for more information.
Lakeshore Ski Company Creve Coeur email: hotttdog@aol.com (314) 378-8250 Lakeshore Ski Company offers camps, clinics and water-ski lessons for kids age 6 and up and adults. All are designed to teach water skiing, improve skills, and build confidence and friendships while working with and learning from others. Programs focus on fun and teach the basics for beginners, more advanced tricks for experienced skiers, and boating and water safety skills. Taught by former U.S. Water Ski and Wakeboard Champion Kevin Day, who is also an approved AWSA Boat Driver. Full and half-day camps and clinics are available, as well as private lessons for all ages. Or, grab your friends and schedule a Mom’s Day Out event! Lessons for adults offer you the chance to learn the skiing, wakeboarding and slalom skills your kids have learned for great family outings or fun afternoons on the water with friends. Call for camp, clinic and lesson dates and times.
Laumeier Sculpture Park Spring and Summer Programs St. Louis www.laumeier.org (314) 821-1209 x 12
Art Camp: Join us this summer for our popular art camp, offered for nine, one-week sessions from June 2 through Aug. 1. Students of all ages learn how to use a variety of media including ceramics, sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking and textile arts - all in an outdoor environment. Students develop cultural appreciation and aesthetic awareness as they find inspiration in the museum's collection. Camps for ages 4-6: 9 a.m. to noon. Camps for ages 6-15: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Extended day is available. Campers are divided into groups by age and projects are designed to be age-appropriate. Camp sessions for teens provide guided and independent work in multiple media.
Spring and Summer Art Studio Classes: Art Studio Classes are designed to help participants gain a greater appreciation and understanding of art, develop artistic skills and talent for self-expression. Art classes in a variety of media are available for ages 4 to adult. Register early - classes begin March 8.
Shakespeare, Acting and Visual Art: Laumeier Sculpture Park and the Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis are partnering to provide program participants the opportunity to work with both acting and visual art instructors while exploring the enchanting world of Shakespeare! Classes are offered for ages 5-11.
The Living Well Village houses health camps and wellness programs for people of all ages. Our goal is to create healthier individuals and families through experiential learning. Groups, organizations, businesses and schools looking for ways to implement a wellness program will benefit from our expertise. The Living Well Village is home to the internationally acclaimed Camp Jump Start, the weight loss camp for kids. Overnight accommodations are dormitory style cabins with heating/air conditioning and indoor plumbing. Cabins sleep 24 people. The entire camp houses up to 150 people. A choice of menu plans will be given so that a group may choose the healthy foods that appeal to them. A serving line with correct portions assist participants in recognizing proper portions. We are located just 10 minutes south of highways 270 and 55 - the closest residential camp to downtown St. Louis from the Poplar Street Bridge. We invite you to contact our licensed health professionals and discuss how we can help meet your needs.
Living Word United Methodist Church Summer Camp Wildwood www.livingwordumc.org (636) 227-3592 or (636) 230-0089
Living Word United Methodist Church offers fun summer programs for children in preschool through 5th grade. In June, our Living Word Early Childhood Center is sponsoring its annual summer camp for children ages 2-5 where families can enroll their child for a one or two day per-week, play-based learning adventure lasting four weeks. Contact the ECC director, Jeannie Kraus, at 636-230-0089 for summer theme and enrollment information.
Children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade can sign up for a week of our new Sportslife Camp where different skill-centered activities are offered, such as soccer, basketball, cheerleading or arts with an additional emphasis on learning Bible stories in a fun, team-oriented environment. Children choose one of the activity areas for a week but each day also features wacky recreational events and dramatic Bible presentations. We have 100 openings for our June camp which is June 16-19 from 9am-Noon and 100 openings for our July camp which is July 21-24 from 9am-Noon. Pre-registration is required with a registration fee of $60. Check our web site for additional summer one-day events focused on cooking, science experiments and mission opportunities for elementary age kids. Contact Living Word Children’s Pastor, Rev. Laura Taylor at 636-227-3592 for registration information.
Mad Science Summer Camps offer a unique combination of fun, hands-on activities and extended science investigations to spark the imagination of children. Through group interactions and amazine demonstrations, which focus on a daily theme, children enter into the exciting world of science. Throughout the summer, Mad Science offers weeklong full and half-day camps for ages 5-13 at 20 convenient locations in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Camp themes include Flight Academy; Chemicals, Cells and Crime; Claws, Codes and Constellations; 3,2,1 Blastoff!; Red Hot Robots; Science Discovery; Science in Motion; and Spy Academy.
It's time to set up camp at The Magic House! Reservations for our half-day, weeklong sessions at either Camp Magic House or Camp Little Bit, can be made online or call (314)822-8900 The cost for this one-of-a-kind camping experience is $90 per child which includes a hat and camp T-shirt. Members at the Magical level or above receive a 10 percent discount.
2008 Camp Magic House for ages 6-9 Perform crazy experiments, invent curious contraptions and explore the wonderful world of science at the summer camp where every day is filled with exciting activities and hands-on fun. One week sessions are held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Must have graduated Kindergarten before attending camp.)
2008 Camp Little Bit for ages 4-5 Add a little bit of magic to your preschooler's summer with Camp Little Bit. At Camp Little Bit, inquisitive 4 and 5 year-olds will experience the magic and wonder of discovery at a camp just their size! One-week sessions are held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS) Pegasus Camp www.pegasuscamp.org (314) 995-7342
Pegasus
at MICDS offers incredible summer experiences with programs for
children grades K-9. Located on the campus of MICDS, campers get to
explore exciting activities in the areas of the arts, sciences,
technology, select hobbies, and a variety of sports. Whether our
campers are in the pool, the rockets classroom, the fencing studio or
on the stage, Pegasus places its emphasis on engaging campers in fun,
authentic skill-building activities while providing energetic and
positive role models to instruct and encourage them. The staff is
comprised of professional teachers, coaches, and artists who are
assisted by high school and college students. Before and after camp
options are available. Hot lunches are served daily. All indoor
activities are air-conditioned. Three two-week sessions will be offered
in 2008 (June 16-27; June 30-July 11; July 14-25). Sessions are filled
on a first come, first served basis.
The Maryville University Art & Design faculty offer the Pre-College Art & Design Summer Program for high school students June 9-20. The program provides students with unique enrichment opportunities in design, digital media, drawing and studio art. Students acquire essential art and design foundation concepts and skills; use digital cameras and develop digital media skills for the Macintosh computer; develop more skill with traditional drawing tools and materials; gain confidence in their work; produce projects suitable for their college admissions portfolios; learn about careers in art and design and form new friendships. While prior art classes or art experiences are helpful, they are not necessary for participation, although students must provide one letter of recommendation. Classes meet Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Art & Design studios on the main campus. The program concludes with a final exhibition and reception on June 20 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Art & Design Student Gallery. An orientation session will be held on June 6 from 7-8 p.m. in the Critique Room 120 of the Art & Design Building. Please feel free to view the program brochure online or contact the Art & Design Office via phone.
Metro Theater Company's ArtsINTERsection at New City School offers your child a busy day of hands-on creative activity. Kids explore theater, music, visual arts and movement. Metro Theater Company is St. Louis' premiere theater for young people and families, and is renowned for high-quality arts education programs. Programs are led by experienced, professional teaching artists who create a caring environment where every child feels successful. Each week ends with a celebration and sharing onstage for family and friends. Programs are available for 4-5 year olds, 6-8 year olds and 9-11 year olds. Summer session runs June 9-13, June 16-20 and June 23-27. Register for one week, two weeks or every week - each week features new activities! New City School offers before and after care (additional fees apply). Partial tuition scholarships are available - call for an application. Download a registration form at either web site listed above, or call for more information.
Summer
camp at Midwest Academy of Dance is for first-time and experienced
dancers ages 3 and up. The camp is held in July, and is a four-week
program of tap, ballet and jazz. Students who may not have tried dance
before can see if it suits them, and dance costumes are not required.
Small class sizes allow for individualized attention.
Mid-America Therapy offers sensory, fine motor, occupational and speech therapy camps and classes for preschool age kids on up. Camps for younger children will focus on improving handwriting skills in a fun and creative setting, sensory motor fun that will assist with task focus, and fine motor skills that help develop a good foundation for kids to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. A summer yoga camp will be held for kids and teens that will teach poses, breathing and relaxation technique, body awareness, concentration, coordination, balance and physical fitness. Individual occupational and speech therapy is also available from a staff of therapists with 10-15 years of experience. Download more details about summer class offerings here
Mozingo Music O’Fallon, Mo., and Ellisville www.mozingomusic.com (877) MOZINGO There’s always something musical happening around Mozingo Music. Mozingo offers five summer camps: Summer Percussion Camp, Music Exploration Camp, Rock Band Camp, Music Adventures for Tots and Celebrate Rhythm. Camps are available for ages 4 and up. Summer Percussion Camp and Rock Band Camp and Celebrate Rhythm give kids the opportunity to perform on stage at the conclusion of class.
Ms. Bridget's Conservatoire of Dance Bridgeton www.msbridgets.com (314) 291-1660
Ms. Bridget's Conservatoire of Dance 2008 Summer Dance Intensive is a three-week (June 9-27) camp designed especially for young and energetic dancers. The camp is perfect for beginners as well as more experienced dancers. During camp, dancers receive daily instruction in ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap and pom-cheer from professional dancers, choreographers, former RAMS cheerleaders and from local university dance teams (SLU, SIUE, MIZZOU and UMSL). The importance of proper nutrition and self-esteem are stressed throughout the duration of the camp. Special presentations are made by BJC-Children's Hospital, Commerce Bank and Kaplan Test Prep. We also offer convenient drop off and pick up times for working parents, lunch daily, as well as a camp t-shirt and bag. One week Hip Hop Camp (July 7-11) and Pom/Cheer Camp (July 14-18 20) are also offered. Register early! Class sizes are limited.
Missouri Botanical Garden Camps held at the Garden, Shaw Nature Reserve, The Earthways Center, and The Butterfly House www.mobot.org www.shawnature.org www.earthwayscenter.org www.butterflyhouse.org (314) 577-9506 The Missouri Botanical Garden holds a wide variety of summer camps and educational programs for children of all ages. Programs include Little Sprouts for ages 2-3; the Pitzman Nature Study Program for ages 4-6; Camp Bugaloo for ages 2-5; Healthy Plants, Healthy Kids and the Henry Shaw Academy for kids in grades 1-5; Backyard Science for kids in grades 1-6; The Art of Science for grades 3-4; Magnificent Mosaics for grades 4-7; and Camp Earthways for grades 5-8. Many one-day classes are also offered. Camps are held at various locations, including the Garden, The Butterfly House, the Earthways Center and Shaw Nature Reserve. After-care is available for some camps. Call or visit the Web sites listed above for more information.
Missouri Military Academy Mexico, Mo. www.missourimilitaryacademy.com (573) 581-1776 Missouri Military Academy has hosted summer Leadership and Confidence Camps for boys since 1991. Offering an array of outdoor activities designed to build character and challenge participants, both mentally and physically, in a structured environment. Campers will be exposed to the military boarding school lifestyle and disciplines, helping to build character, teamwork and values in an organized, safe setting. Confidence Campers are trained in group effort and personal responsibility. They build self-confidence and learn trust. As they traverse the obstacle course or rappel off the 43-foot rappelling tower, campers find inner strength and new abilities. Adult camp counselors are great role models. Most are certified teachers who serve the Academy during the school year. All camp counselors have either military or previous camp experience.
Leadership Camp is an adventurous two weeks of exploration for boys 12-16. Activities are designed to challenge boys to get out of their comfort zone and take healthy risks. Camper milestones include trading inexperience for confidence, developing self-assurance, building strength of character, developing a sense of importance to the group, learning to follow positive leaders, esteem development through achievement, appreciation of competition, building physical strength and endurance, respect for nature and the environment, leadership development and making friends.
Missouri University of Science & Technology Rolla summer.mst.edu (573) 341-6576
Whether it's explosives, robotics or space exploration, Missouri University of Science and Technology offers summer programs to suit the interests of nearly any child. From Camp Invention, a day camp for children in the first through sixth grades, to Nuclear Engineering Camp for high school juniors and seniors, Missouri S&T has a wide range of hands-on summer programs focusing on science, technology and engineering. "When children come to camps at Missouri S&T, they are going to have fun, interact and be engaged," says William Perkins, director of Missouri S&T's Center for Pre-College Programs. "That's one of the strong points of our programs - they are hands-on, and the children get one-on-one attention."
Missouri S&T wants to take the curiosity children have about the world around them and turn it into a love of math, science and technology that will remain with them for a lifetime. Campers will get the opportunity to experience life on the Missouri S&T campus, learn about college life from student counselors and receive instruction from university faculty. And the best part is, they do it while having a blast with children from around the nation who share their interests and appetite for discovery. If blowing up watermelons, building robots and gazing at the stars sound like a summer dream-come-true for your child, vist our web site for information and full list of programs.
Just because it's summer time, your child's learning doesn't have to end! Summer is a great time to catch up and move ahead. Oxford Learning is the only supplemental learning provider in the St. Louis area that goes beyond tutoring to teach kids how to learn. We have individualized programs for children of all ages - kindergarten through high school - as well as a very strong college test prep program (ACT/SAT). We are providing extended hours and special programs this summer. We plan to run focused Writing and ACT workshops as well as continuing our core classes. Contact us soon to find out more!
Pond Athletic Association www.pondathletic.com (636) 458-9627 Pond
Athletic Association has been serving the youth of West County for more
than 40 years. Pond Athletic, located in Wildwood, offers training
leagues, baseball, softball, concurrent leagues and fall programs for
youth ages 4 through 18. Training leagues are for ages 4-7. Uniforms
are provided, and the child keeps the shirt, hat and trophy. Uniforms
are provided for all other leagues for kids ages 8 and older. Family
discounts are offered, and adult leagues are available too! Visit our web site for online registration, and see all of our activities and dates for in-person registration.
Raintree Learning Community's Summer Interlude features full-day camps for children ages 3-6. Each day camp features Raintree's unique approach to inspired, visionary learning on our beautiful campus. Camps are offered in two, four-week sessions in June and July. At the end of each session, a campus-wide celebration will allow children to share with their family and friends all they have learned. Camp themes include: The Art of the Game camp, which allows young athletes to learn the winning ways of a successful leader while teams are challenged mentally and physically; and The Raintree Players camp, which invites young actors into a world of enchantment and imagination while they create their own play, from story development to set design, costume creation and rehearsals. Complimentary before and after-care is available, and wholesome meals are included.
Remember when you were a kid and summer meant bike-riding and swimming and backyard baseball and catching fireflies? Times have changed quite a bit, but kids are still kids. Tops on their lists of favorite things continue to be imagining, playing hard, learning new things and just hanging out with each other.
Rohan Woods School Summer Camp offers an experience for children ages 4 through grade 6. Flexible half and full-day options are available during the month of June that include theme based, academic enrichment, recreation camps and more. There's even a pre-camp experience for four and five year olds so they can feel just as important as big brother or sister. All activities are developmentally appropriate and geared to make our campers wonder, stretch themselves and enjoy their time at Rohan Woods. Registration is available online, or call us for more information.
Saint Louis Ballet Chesterfield www.stlouisballet.org (636) 537-1998 Saint Louis Ballet School's Summer Program 2008 features four guest instructors from Miami City Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Carolina Ballet and Royal Ballet along with Saint Louis Ballet School permanent faculty. For ages 9-21 and beginning June 30, this program offers three classes per day in ballet technique, pointe, variations, pilates, jazz or modern to three different levels of summer students from the local area as well as from all over the country. A fun, educational and rewarding experience! Saint Louis Ballet’s School’s Sleeping Beauty Fairy Camp, Ages 3-5 and Ages 6-8, July 21-25. The perfect camp for your little ballerina who will discover the movement of ballet, the story of the classic ballet, "The Sleeping Beauty," ballet arts and crafts and a performance at the end of the week.
Spanish Clubhouse for Kids Kirkwood and Ballwin www.spanishclubhouseforkids.com Kirkwood: (314) 965-8936 Ballwin: (314) 965-6440
Sing! Dance! Act! Let your star shine this summer at Stages Performing Arts Academy! Classes, camps and workshops in the musical theatre arts are available for all ages and skill levels, for kids ages 18 months to adults. Taught by local theatre professionals, students can choose from half-day or full-day sessions, three-week or week-long camps, and classes held just one night per week. Perfect for the drama queen or actor in your life, registration is now open for all our summer programs. Here's a peek at some of our available courses: Ages 3-5 will swing into a week-long safari adventure with Jump and Jive in the Jungle Ages 6-8 will let their imaginations run free with Folktales, Fables and Fun Ages 13-18 will perform and celebrate the material of a modern musical genius in Modern Broadway: Andrew Lloyd Webber For the serious performer, ages 8-13 will have a chance to incorporate music, choreography, acting and a final stage performance in Broadway Performance Workshop: The Jungle Book. This summer, step into the spotlight and enroll at Stages Academy. Visit us online or call us for a free full course guide.
St. Louis Science Center Science Blast Camps www.slsc.org (314) 289-4439 or (800) 456-SLSC x4439
Sign up for Summer Science Blast at the St. Louis Science Center! Choose from in-demand favorites like Flight Academy and Slimy, Squishy, and Sometimes Icky; as well as new adventures like Reflex Remix, featuring competitive speed stacking and juggling; CSI: Scene of the Crime, where campers will solve a mock crime using real evidence; and X-Prize Academy, where campers will learn to fly, take off and land a real airplane! It's guaranteed to be an action-packed summer of fun. Students entering grades four through 12 can take part in a Great River Adventure. Campers will explore the great outdoors and travel by boat throughout the river region. Travel along the Missouri, Illinois and Mississippi rivers. Take in some Native American culture along the way. Use GPS in a high-tech treasure hunt. See the confluence up close, and get a personal tour of the locks and dam system in Alton, Ill.
All new this summer is a half-day camp for preschool and kindergardeners: Science 'n Motion. The Science Center has partnered with Kids 'n Motion to provide an experience where young campers will exercise their bodies and their minds. Camps are for students entering grades pre-K through high school. Weeklong sessions take place Monday through Friday. Half-day and full-day camps are available, as well as flexible before, lunchtime and after-camp care. Call us or visit our web site to request a brochure or registration forms. Or download the entire camp catalog here.
St. Louis Zoo Summer Programs www.stlzoo.org (314) 646-4544
Have a roaring good time this summer at Camp KangaZoo! Camp KangaZoo takes place right among the animals on Zoo grounds. This summer, campers can choose to attend one or two weeklong sessions: Animals in Action or Animal Clues & Codes. Here are just a few of the cool things your child can do at Camp KangaZoo: learn about animals; get face-to-face with contact animals; sing songs and make crafts; tour world-class animal exhibits; play games and perform skits; attend the Sea Lion Show; ride the Zooline Railroad; take a night hike; and spend the night at the Zoo!
St. Louis Soccer Club Camps held throughout the St. Louis metro area www.stlouissoccerclub.com (636) 349-3760 The St. Louis Soccer Club offers winter, spring, summer and fall programs for kids of all ages and skill levels. Indoor winter camps for girls and boys ages 5-10 begin in February and are held in West County, South County, North County, St. Charles, Webster Groves, Pacific, University City and Southern Illinois. Spring outdoor, developmental programs for boys and girls ages 5-10 begin in early April and are held in Fenton (at the club's headquarters at the Anheuser-Busch Center) and in Maryland Heights. Summer camps for boys and girls ages 5-18 begin in early June and are held in numerous locations throughout the St. Louis metro area See www.stlouissoccerclub.com for specific locations. Enrollment forms also are available for download from the web site. All soccer camps at St. Louis Soccer Club focus on improving individual skills in the sport. Programs teach kids how to improve their "touch" on the ball and self-confidence on the field. The St. Louis Soccer Club, now in its 42nd year, has won more state, regional and national championships than any other soccer club in Missouri.
Summer Adventures Camps KinderCare Learning Centers Multiple Locations Throughout the Metro Area www.mysummeradventures.com (877) KINDERCARE
KinderCare Learning Centers offer Summer Adventures Camps for preschool and school-age children at locations across the metro area. Children will be led on an exciting Gold Medal Adventure that explores teamwork, health, goal-setting and much more. Flexible scheduling is available. Locations Include: South County: 1481 Hawkins Road, Fenton, Contact Julie Pulley 314-225-5564 4105 Telegraph Road, Contact Daleena Ratay 314-892-1627 2580 New Baumgartner Contact Tori Behike 314-846-0171 2500 Hampton Ave., Contact Renee Reckel 314-645-8300 12727 Old Tesson Rd., Contact Jessica Smothers 314-842-5859 West County: 341 South Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood, Contact Julie Johnson 314-966-5244 14733 Clayton Road, Ballwin, Contact Penney Smith 636-391-6929 813 Sulphur Spring Ct., Ballwin, Contact Dawn Lamphere 636-394-6970 140 Hilltown Village, Chesterfield, Contact Keith Sherry 636-532-9527 12821 Portulaca Drive, Creve Coeur, Contact Diane Irwin 314-542-4030 1290 Holgate Drive, Manchester, Contact Chandra Webster 636-225-6844 16375 Pierside Lane, Wildwood, Contact Shanon Stroh 636-458-3000 497 Big Bend, Ballwin, Contact Carrie McKee 636-527-8280 13550 Big Bend Road, Kirkwood, Contact Rachel Heath 636-861-9400 2275 Village Green Pkwy., Chesterfield, Contact Bev Hampton 636-227-5074 12790 Fee Fee, Contact Kenyatta Williams 314-576-1612 1400 Wyncrest Dr. Contact Andria Voorhees 636-227-4900 St. Charles County: 1900 Zumbehl Road, St. Charles. Contact Carol Simms 636-946-7681 1901 Thoele Road, St. Peters, Contact Carol Licklider 636-928-9112 6016 Young Road, Weldon Springs, Contact Pam Schmidt 636-926-9798 4150 South Clover Leaf, St. Peters, Contact Peggy Appel 636-928-5711 North County: 2051 Croftdale Drive, Florissant, Contact Laura Deist 314-838-0906 3815 Shackelford, Florissant, Contact Maria Hendrickson 314-839-0501 10451 International Plaza, St. Ann, Contact Courtney Lehmann 314-427-8771 11850 West Florissant, Florissant, Contact Michele Taylor 314-837-1511 6200 Howdershell, Hazelwood, Contact Rosanne Nicholson 314-895-3443 Illinois: 2511 Eastview Drive, Belleville, Contact Christy Wills 618-277-2774 500 Goshen Road., Edwardsville, Contact Laura Schaub 618-656-0268
Sylvan Learning Centers Chesterfield (636) 537-8118 Ballwin (636) 394-3104 www.educate.com A summer at Sylvan can make all the difference next school year! Whether your child struggled, just wasn't challenged or lacked the study skills to make the grades, Sylvan can customize a summer program that's right for your child. Skills and knowledge gained throughout the school year fade during the summer months. According to experts at Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of in-center and live, online tutoring at home to students of all ages and skill levels, loss of content retention begins within 24-48 hours of learning unless the new information is reinforced or applied immediately. After a month without reinforcement, approximately 80 percent of what a student has recently learned can be lost. Sylvan offers summer camps in beginning reading, advanced reading, math, study skills and writing. Call to find out how Sylvan can help your child catch up, keep up or get ahead this summer. New location at Highway 141 and Manchester and in the Chesterfield Valley.
Technique Studios Dougherty Ferry and Big Bend Blvd. www.technique-studios.com (636) 825-8324 (TECH)
St. Louis' newest athletics and performing arts school offers multiple summer camps for children 3-12 years. If you are new to Technique Studios, introduce your children to self-defense principles in martial arts (Omei Wushu USA), artistic movement in dance (hip hop, jazz, ballet, tap and more), or acrobatic skills in gymnastics. Newcomers are guaranteed to have fun this summer while learning from professionals! For the more experienced student, we offer a wide range of specialty camps including: intensive camps focusing on refining your technique or camps hosted by visiting guest instructors who will introduce complementary varieties of classes, including Musical Theater and Ballroom Dance. Additionally, our fully loaded 1/2-day themed camps offer the "whole Technique Studios experience" whereby participants enjoy a sampling of all three of our main disciplines (dance, gymnastics and martial arts). Our 1/2-day camps run from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, and campers receive t-shirts, healthy snacks and structured "down time" activities. As always, we incorporate teamwork and character building into all of our programs! Newcomers, please call to find out how a 20% discount applies.
Tips on Trips and Camps www.tipsontripsandcamps.com (314) 432-8642 jenny@tipsontripsandcamps.com Consultant Jenny Wolkowitz (St. Louis' own "camp lady") will make sure you are choosing the right camp or summer program for your child and are aware of all the options. Wolkowitz is the Midwest Consultant for this free consulting service. Whether you are looking for something nearby or far from home, something traditional or a little off the charts, Tips on Trips and Camps can help you choose the perfect summer program to fit the needs and wants of your child. Tips on Trips and Camps is the oldest camp advisory service in the nation, and has information about camps located throughout the country and the world. Expertise is based on personal visits, feedback from past participants, and first-hand knowledge of directors.
Upper Limits Climbing Gym 326 S. 21st St., St. Louis www.upperlimits.com (314) 241-7625
Upper
Limits Summer Climbing Clinics are designed to teach kids ages 7-15
about rock climbing in a fun and supportive environment. Trained and
dedicated staff teach your child the basics of climbing, including
equipment usage, climbing techniques, and the importance of trust and
communication. Each daily session will encourage kids to find new ways
to approach rock climbing through age-appropriate group instruction.
Clinics run June-August and each clinic is four days long. The cost of
the clinic includes an Upper Limits t-shirt for those who pre-register
before each clinic deadline.
Vetta Sports Summer Camps Manchester (636) 391-1227, x15 South County (Old Tesson Road) (314) 842-3111, x55 Soccerdome in Webster Groves (314) 962-9248 St. Charles (636) 498-4625 www.vettasports.com
At Vetta Sports Camps, your child is our focus. Our camps, held at four locations across the St. Louis metro area, offer kids activities that challenge them mentally and physically with indoor and outdoor play. Our well-rounded camps are run by an experienced staff of athletes who teach not only skills, but good attitudes and a love of the game. Most of all, your child will have loads of FUN at our camps. Activities include soccer, water fun, tumbling, basketball, kickball, tennis, and creative arts and crafts, mixed with quiet reading times and cultural awareness days. Find out why Vetta is where St. Louis plays!
Villa Duchesne/Oak Hill School www.vdoh.org (314) 810-3489
Villa
Duchesne/Oak Hill School offers summer programs for kids of all ages.
Boys and girls age 4 through grade 6 can explore the Day Camp or enrichment classes
in art and science. Grades 7-12 can pursue college preparation courses
as well as a variety of enrichment classes.
Visitation is a private Catholic school, co-ed ages 2-5 and all girls in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Viz is celebrating its septaquintaquinquecentenial (175th anniversary). Visitation Academy offers basketball, softball, soccer and volleyball camps for girls during the summer. Camp dates vary and are held in June or July. Brochures to sign up for camps will be posted on our web site beginning in February. For more details, contact Lisa Studniski, assistant athletic director, at (314) 625-9147 or Paul Stoeckln, athletic director, at (314) 625-9146.
Webster's Reading and Learning www.webstersreading.com (314) 469-1793
Webster's Reading and Learning offers Summer Reading Programs in weekly, half-day mornings and in small groups. Our traditional one-hour weekly programs are also available. Diagnostic testing is free. All instruction is one-on-one by reading specialists with advanced degrees. Experience the best, whether you want to give your child an edge or help your child improve. We offer reading programs at beginner and advanced levels, plus comprehension, writing, test prep and math. More than 98 percent of our students advance to grade level or higher after just 12 hours of instruction. Children gain self-confidence using our "Soundgraffs" reading program by improving fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and spelling. All kids can learn how to work with sounds in our English language. They confidently decode and read difficult words. Children with learning disabilities like dyslexia, ADD or ADHD really advance to grade level. Please call Mary for details.
Dance! Drama! Voice! Acrobatics! Let your child's voice be heard this summer at Wildwood Dance and Arts. Whether they tell their story through movement or song, Wildwood Dance and Arts has it all. Our summer classes, camps and one-day intensive workshops are for all skill levels and ages 2 years to adult. Taught by professional dancers, degreed instructors and accomplished acrobatic gymnasts, we offer something for everyone. Choose from half-day camps, full-day intensives, week-long camps and weekly classes. Registration is now open. Click here to see our Camp Brochure and Schedule of Weekly Classes. Summer session begins June 23. Camps include Disney's Cinderella with the Children's Theatre Workshop, Dancing Doll and Pirates Life for Me camps for ages 4-7; a Pump Up the Party/Hanna Montana, Pirates of the Caribbean, High School Musical or Hip Hop Camp for ages 6-10; and Puttin' On The Ritz, Hip Hop, Step It Up, High School Musical, Legend of Robin Hood - Sort Of! camps for ages 10 and up; and much more. One-day intensives include Modern/Contemporary; Ballet and Variations; Dance Team Techniques; Jazz and Tap Techniques; Fosse Technique; Complete Dancer Health and Technique; and many more. Sign up early for best selection!
The
Wilson School Summer Camp offers children age 3 through Grade 6 summer
fun during nine weekly sessions beginning June 9. Junior campers (age 3
through grade 3) participate in age-appropriate activities with a focus
on a stimulating theme. Choose any or all of the nine weeks. Senior
campers (grades 4-6) participate in three-week workshops including
ceramics, move-making and exploring St. Louis. Campers swim regularly
at Shaw Park. They enjoy field trips, science activities, arts and
crafts projects, and organized games and sports. Camp hours are 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. with before and after care available.
Check back soon . . . this list will be updated weekly through June, 2008
