Tips to Find a Camp or Program
Use these handy guides to help you in the search for a program that best meets your needs:
Recreation Council’s Summer Camp and Program Tips 2021
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability Camp Guide
Call the Recreation Council to talk to your Area Coordinator
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide, St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations, Arts, Day Camps, Horseback Riding, Martial Arts, Gymnastics, Music, Overnight Camps, Performing Arts, Recreation, Social Groups & Family Support, Sports & Fitness, Technology, Travel & Outdoor Adventures
Ages Served:
Adults, All Ages, Pre-School, Teens, Youth
Season:
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Not Applicable
Fun 4 STL Kids
Listing of fun activities for youth and families
Fun 4 STL Kids is your local resource for family friendly events and activities in St. Louis and St. Louis County. Listings include kids events, children programs and classes, youth sports, kids eat free directory, birthday party resources, rainy day activities, free fun for kids, summer camps and MORE fun things for kids and families to do in and around St. Louis. Areas include: St. Louis, Chesterfield, Maryland Heights, Wildwood, Manchester, Clayton, Florissant, Crestwood and all of St. Louis County.
Service Area:
St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Social Groups & Family Support
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Not Applicable
UMSL Succeed Enrichment Camp
UMSL Succeed
The SUCCEED Summer Enrichment Camp provides students ages 17 to 22 the SUCCEED college experience. Students will stay overnight in Oak Hall, utilize a meal plan on campus, take various academic workshops, complete vocational training, and engage in recreational and traditional camp activities on campus.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Overnight Camps
Ages Served:
Adults, Teens
Season:
Summer
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Arya Foundation
The Arya Foundation Equipment and Family Support
The Arya Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization that provides funding for need-based adaptive equipment, tricycles, and toys to children with special needs in St. Louis. We host an annual disability awareness family conference.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations, Social Groups & Family Support
Ages Served:
Teens, Youth
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Strength & Honor Mentoring & Tutoring
Strength & Honor Camp and After School
Strength and Honor offers mentoring and tutoring services throughout the year, plus an AWESOME youth summer camp. We recently started a FTC Robotics Team and are looking for young people ages 12-18 to join the team.
Service Area:
St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Day Camps, Social Groups & Family Support
Ages Served:
Teens, Youth
Season:
Summer, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Inclusive
St. Louis City Library
St. Louis City Library Sensory Story Times
Select St. Louis City Public Library locations offer Sensory Storytimes. Designed for children ages 3-9, Sensory Storytimes are more interactive and provide built-in time for sensory play. Literacy-rich environments are essential to the development of all modes of language for children and public libraries help caregivers provide this exposure to all children from a young age. Sensory Storytimes include freedom of movement with more visual aids, action and sensory experiences. These Storytimes are also smaller, reducing the group size and noise level for those with sound sensitivity.
Service Area:
St. Louis City
Program Type:
Social Groups & Family Support
Ages Served:
Pre-School, Youth
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Inclusive
St. Louis City Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Programs
We offer swimming, weight lifting, boxing, basketball, youth football, volleyball, aerobics, arts and crafts, and additional activities for the citizens of St. Louis City.
Service Area:
St. Louis City
Program Type:
Day Camps, Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Inclusive
Spark/AMT Dance Therapy & Movement
a program of DK Dance Productions
Spark / AMT is a dance therapy program based on the principles of Autism Movement Therapy for children who struggle with motor coordination, social, speech, and behavioral skills. It consists of warm up, short routines, movement, and games with therapeutic benefits. In addition to the program instructor, the class is staffed with volunteers to assist hands-on to enhance learning and a positive experience in the program.
Service Area:
St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Ages Served:
Pre-School, Youth
Season:
Summer, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Opera Theatre St Louis
Opera On The Go!
Introduce children to the magic of opera with Opera on the GO! This program combines live performance with engaging workshops on stage makeup, lighting design, and singing. Sensory friendly performances occur annually.
Service Area:
St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
I Can Ride Bike Camp
Lydia Cox Foundation
This week-long summer program is for children ages 8 and older who want to learn to ride a 2-wheel bike. Our 75 minute lesson uses a graduated method with 80% of our camp participants riding a typical two-wheel bike independently by the end of our 5-day program. We also welcome volunteer spotters who can run beside the riders as they learn. The Lydia Faith Cox Family Foundation was established in 2009 in memory of Lydia who filled us with joy for 3 beautiful years.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Day Camps
Ages Served:
Teens, Youth
Season:
Summer
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
