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Find a Summer Camp Near Eureka, Wildwood 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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Kids on Campus
Type of Camp: Variety
Where: St. Louis Community College at Wildwood, 2645 Generations Drive, Wildwood, MO 63040
Dates: Aug. 5-9
Registration Deadline: Jul-26
Cost: $89-$99 per half day session
Phone: 314-984-7777
Kids on Campus is an enrichment camp offered by the Office of Continuing Education of St. Louis Community College for children who have completed kindergarten through eighth grade. Campers can register for the morning session, afternoon session, or both. Students can choose to take Mixed Media Arts and Crafts to discover their creative side or the great Outdoors Adventure Camp that explores beekeeping, raising chickens, wildlife habitats and composting. In the afternoon, you can explore all of your senses during the Sensory Science Camp or dive into digital art, computer programming, website cretion, video game design, animation, and Photoshop through the Ditgital E-magination Technology Camp. Choose one morning session or one afternoon session, or do both!
Ridgefield Horse Camp
Type of Camp: Equestrian Camp
Where: Ridgefield Arena, 1410 Ridge Road, Wildwood, MO 63021
Dates: June 4-7, July 15-18, July 22-25, Aug 5-8
Registration Deadline: until they are filled
Cost: $375
Phone: 636-527-3624
Ridgefield Riding Academy is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! Our camps are a fun and educational way to learn about horses.
Rockwood Community Education
Type of Camp: Youth Enrichment, Sports, Visual and Performing Arts, Outdoor Education and More!
Where: Rockwood Facilities, 111 East North Street, Eureka, MO 63025
Dates: May 28 through August 9
Registration Deadline: Varies by program
Cost: Varies by program
Phone: 636-733-2164
Offering full day and half day camps, clinics, classes and more! Over 20 new programs and many returning favorites.
Living Word Church Summer Camps
Type of Camp: Fun Themed Summer Camps (Super Heroes, Western, Chill Out and What's Cooking?)
Where: Living Word Church, 17315 Manchester Road, Wildwood, MO 63038
Dates: 6/3 - 7 Suit Up - Calling ll Super Heroes!; 6/10-14 Way Out West, Amble your way over for a Western Adventure!; 6/17-21 Chill Out, Chill Out with us for a week!; 6/24-28 What's Cooking?, You will love this delicious week!
Registration Deadline: 15-May
Cost: $80 per week
Phone: 636-821-2800
For Kids Entering 1st-5th Grade in Fall 2013! Offered every week in June from 9:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Register online now! www.livingwordumc.org
Camp Rendezvous Summer Wolf Camp
Type of Camp: Outdoor Activities
Where: Endangered Wolf Center, 6750 Tyson Valley Road, Eureka, MO 63025
Dates: June 17-20
Registration Deadline: Jun-10
Cost: $175 per camper
Phone: 636-938-5900
Camp Rendezvous is for 6- to 9-year-olds. Camp is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will experience a variety of outdoor summer adventures at the Endangered Wolf Center. Join us as we explore the misunderstood world of wolves. Campers will hike to a cave, learn how to track a wolf, participate in a creek walk, cool off on water day, and much more. The adventures will include a special tour of the wolves and a special "wolf howl" for campers and their families! The cost for Summer Camp is $175 per child, with a limit of 30 campers per camp. All campers get a t-shirt. To register for a Summer Camp, contact: -- Ashley Rearden, our Education Coordinator, at 636-938-5900 or arearden@endangeredwolfcenter.org -- Karen Nichols, Education Assistant, at 636-938-5900 or knichols@endangeredwolfcenter.org
Junior Keeper Summer Wolf Camp
Type of Camp: Outdoor Activities
Where: Endangered Wolf Center, 6750 Tyson Valley Road, Eureka, MO 63025
Dates: July 8-11 or July 22-25
Registration Deadline: July 1 and July 15
Cost: $175 per camper
Phone: 636-938-5900
Junior Keeper Wolf Camps are for 10- to 13-year-olds. Camps are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will experience a variety of outdoor summer adventures at the Endangered Wolf Center. Join us as we explore the misunderstood world of wolves. Campers will hike to a cave, learn how to track a wolf, participate in a creek walk, cool off on water day, and much more. The adventures will include a special tour of the wolves and a special "wolf howl" for campers and their families! The cost for Summer Camp is $175 per child, with a limit of 30 campers per camp. All campers get a t-shirt. To register for a Summer Camp, contact: -- Ashley Rearden, our Education Coordinator, at 636-938-5900 or arearden@endangeredwolfcenter.org -- Karen Nichols, Education Assistant, at 636-938-5900 or knichols@endangeredwolfcenter.org
Clarkson School of Irish Dance Summer Camps (multiple locations; see details)
Type of Camp: Irish Dance
Where: Multiple locations throughout West St. Louis County, 16695 Wild Horse Creek Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Dates: Multiple dates throughout West County
Registration Deadline: May-31
Cost: $115-$120 depending on camp selected
Phone: 314-288-5639
You may have heard of Lord of the Dance but did you know that you can learn Irish dancing in West County? Come to the Clarkson summer camps for dancing, crafts & games. NO PRIOR DANCE EXPERIENCE required. • Wild Horse Elementary (6/3-6/7) OR Ellisville Elementary (7/15-7/19) – Grades 1-6 – 9am-12pm - $115 • Clarkson Manchester Studio (6/10-6/13) – age 4 & up – 9am-3pm - $120 To register or learn more, contact jaycethomas1068@gmail.com or 314-288-5639.
Twellman Soccer Camp
Type of Camp: Sports
Where: Barat Academy, 17815 Wild Horse Creek Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Dates: June 3-6
Registration Deadline: Jun-1
Cost: $99
Phone: 636-980-7620
The soccer camp is for boys and girls grades K - 8th. The camp hours are from 9-noon at Barat Academy (formerly Gateway Academy) Twellman Soccer, a company with a family history of success both on the field and off the field, offers a camp program that focuses on the success and enjoyment of the players individually. "The kids will develop a true love for this sport as well as enhance their self esteem." Tim Twellman Director of Twellman Soccer
Circle of Friends Summer Imagination
Type of Camp: Weekly Themed Camp for children 3 through Kindergarten
Where: Manchester United Methodist Church, Circle of Friends, 129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
Dates: Monday - Thursday, June 3 through July 11
Registration Deadline: Until classes fill
Cost: Two-day camps (Monday/Wednesday OR Tuesday/Thursday) $60 week or Monday-Thursday $120 per week
Phone: 636-394-6867
2013 Summer Imagination Summer is a great time to be a kid at Circle of Friends Preschool! Children age 3 (by July 31, 2013) through Kindergarten can join us for a fun filled program full of music, art, and many opportunities for inventing, exploring, creating and much more!! June 3-6 The Great Outdoors June 10-13 Mad Scientists June 17-20 Space Odyssey June 24-27 Treasure Hunters July 1-3 Let’s Get Cooking July 8-11 Under the Big Top Sessions Offered: 4 Day Program (Monday—Thursday) 8:30 am—12:30 pm $120.00/week 2 Day Program (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) 8:30—12:30 $60.00/week Registration Fee: $15.00/child and includes a t-shirt Just bring a peanut and tree nut free lunch and join us for 1 or more weeks: Eligibility: Children must be three years old by 7/31/2013. Children do not need to be potty trained; however, availability is very limited. Registration Begins: Thursday, March 7th
Forest Lake Tennis & Swim Club
Type of Camp: Tennis Instruction
Where: Forest Lake Tennis Club, 1012 North Woods Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Dates: Meets Monday-Thursday 1-4 p.m., May 28- Aug. 15
Registration Deadline: Monday before the class
Cost: $128
Phone: 314-878-2722
Tennis instruction and games for ages 6-14. Summer Pass available
Camp FunTastic at Green Trails
Type of Camp: Traditional Summer Camp
Where: Green Trails Elementary, 170 Portico Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Dates: June 3 - July 12
Registration Deadline: May-23
Cost: $150 week; $120 for week of July 4 or $770 for all 6 weeks
Phone: 314-740-6565 or 314-550-6478
Sports Skills Program at Green Trails
Type of Camp: Sports Camp
Where: Green Trails Elementary, 170 Portico Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Dates: June 3 to July 12
Registration Deadline: May-23
Cost: $150 week; July 4 week $120 all 6 weeks $770
Phone: 314-415-8174 or 314-415-8175
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
Dates: Monday-Thursday (June 3-Aug. 8)
Registration Deadline: Open
Cost: 189
Phone: 636-543-8650
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.
Ballwin Summer Camp
Type of Camp: Traditional Day Camp, Arts and Crafts, Toddler Camp, Drama, Harry Potter, Science, Hip Hop Dance, Golfing, Tennis, Swimming
Where: The Pointe at Ballwin Commons, 1 Ballwin Commons Circle, Ballwin, MO 63021
Dates: Weekly June 3-Aug. 2
Registration Deadline: Monday prior to the week of camp being registered for
Cost: $110-135 per week
Phone: 636-227-8950
The City of Ballwin offers quality summer camps at affordable prices. Ballwin Camp strives to go above and beyond to make sure every child has a positive and unforgettable experience by offering a wide variety of camps. Camps include Day Camp, Arts and Crafts Camp, Aqua Camp, Harry Potter Camp and much more! Club AM morning care and also FREE Club PM after care are available as well as lunch from St. Louis Bread Co.
South Area Sports Camp at Oakbrook
Type of Camp: Sports
Where: Oakbrook Elementary, 510 Big Bend, Ballwin, MO 63021
Dates: June 3 to June 28
Registration Deadline: May-23
Cost: $75 half day $150 full day
Phone: 314-415-8174 or 314-415-8175
Oakbrook Sports Camp is for students who have completed grades 2- 6. It meets from 12:15 to 3:30 the weeks of June 3 - June 21 and 9:00-3:30 the week of June 24. Bus transportation will be provided from Carman Trails and South Middle after summer school ends each day. NO BUS transportation for full day camp the week of June 24th.
Intro to Drawing
Type of Camp: Fine Art
Where: The Studio Corner, 14 Fenton Plaza, Fenton, MO 63026
Dates: July 23-26
Registration Deadline: Jul-20
Cost: $125
Phone: 636-326-9100
4 Day Intro 2 hour sessions ..Will have mini projects and introduce the kids to the world of drawing through techniques and skill basis. Ages 6-8 9am-11am Ages 9-12 11am-1pm
Into To The Arts: Acrylic Painting
Type of Camp: Fine Art
Where: The Studio Corner, 14 Fenton Plaza, Fenton, MO 63026
Dates: July 30- June 2
Registration Deadline: Jul-27
Cost: $125
Phone: 636-326-9100
4 days - two hours sessions- Introduction to the skills and techniques behind Acrylic painting Ages 6-8 9am-11am Ages 9-12 11am-1pm
Intro to the Arts: Oil Painting
Type of Camp: Fine Art
Where: The Studio Corner, 14 Fenton Plaza, Fenton, MO 63026
Dates: Aug. 6- Aug. 9
Registration Deadline: Aug-3
Cost: $125
Phone: 636-326-9100
4 days - two hours sessions- Introduction to the world of Oil Painting by technique and skills. Ages 6-8 9am-11am Ages 9-12 11am-1pm
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